Natural Park of Corrubedo / Barbanza Peninsula

We go to the coast, where we can find some of the most beautiful beaches in Galicia. We visit two places of great interest: Castro Baroña (the remains of a pre-roman village, located in a small peninsula over the Atlantic Ocean) and Corrubedo (a protected Natural Park with some breathtaking sand dunes right in the sea-shore and surrounded by unspoiled beaches). Then we climb to A Curota Mount, where we will enjoy a view over the Galician coast line, from the Portugal border to Cape Finisterre.

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  Conoce Barbanza con Orlando González, de Cuba

  Ribeira o Riveira (una de las más importantes localidades de la península de Barbanza) tiene el mayor puerto de bajura de la Unión Europea. Muy cerca está un hermoso lugar llamado Corrubedo, donde hay una sorprendente duna móvil de 1 km. de largo. [+ ...]

   

Excursion to A Coruña

The 2nd biggest city in Galicia. We visit the most interesting parts: the Old Town, the sea promenade and Riazor Beach, the harbour and marina, the Torre de Hércules (a Roman lighthouse which is still in use)… Afterwards we can visit the aquarium, looking over the sea, and the interactive museum Domus-House of men.

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  Conoce A Coruña con Massimo Spadano, de Italia

  A Coruña es la segunda ciudad más poblada de Galicia. Allí está el único faro romano y el más antiguo en funcionamiento del mundo. La Torre de Hércules fue declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad en 2009. [+ ...]

   

Excursion to Pontevedra

The capital of the Province, this city houses one of the best preserved (though less known) historical quarters in Galicia. We shall also visit the Provincial Museum and its impressive collection of Celtic remains: jewellery, masks, tools…

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  Conoce Pontevedra con Rainier Schitter, de Holanda

  Según la leyenda, la ciudad de Pontevedra la fundó Teucro, un arquero que luchó en la guerra de Troya. Muy cerca de la ciudad está la Isla de Ons, habitada desde la Edad de Bronce. [+ ...]

   

Rias Bajas and Fishing Villages

An excursion through the Rías Baixas (Lower Bays), in the South Coast of Galicia. We visit the fishing village of Cambados, where the famous Albariño wine is produced. We shall be able to visit a “bodega” and enjoy a wine tasting. Afterwards, we visit the picturesque fishing village of Combarro; the National Trust maintains and preserves this site because of its medieval streets and typical buildings like horreos (grain stores) and cruceiros (stone crosses).

Excursion to Finisterre

We visit Cape Finisterre (the legendary Roman Finis Terrae), the most westerly point in Europe, in the open Atlantic Ocean. We will also visit some villages on the so called Coast of Death, an area framed by steep cliffs, rough seas and impressive lighthouses and landscape, as well as beautiful semi-virgin beaches. This area is an unavoidable international commercial shipping route and it is famous for the numerous shipwrecks that have occurred and still occur in its waters. In Fisiterre we will also visit the Museum of the Sea.

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  Conoce Finisterre con José Carrillo, de Perú

  «Finis Terrae», en latín, Finisterre en español y Fisterra en gallego. Aquí es donde los romanos creían que moría el sol. El faro de Finisterre es el más occidental y emblemático de Europa. [+ ...]

   
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  Conoce la Galicia rural con Desire Koakou, de Costa de Marfil

  Conoce un poco más de cerca la Galicia rural de la mano de Desire Koakou, un joven religioso de Costa de Marfil que ahora es sacerdote en varias parroquias del ayuntamiento de Mazaricos (Cerca de Finisterre) [+ ...]

   

National Park of Atlantic Islands - Cies Islands

One of our teachers will lead you to the Cíes Islands, recently declared National Park. It is placed in the mouth of Vigo Bay, in the South of Galicia, in the Atlantic Ocean. The visit is especially worth paying because of the wonderful landscape, made up of unspoiled beaches and high cliffs. There is also an excellent seabird observatory. If you want to enjoy a nice day on the best beach in the world (The Guardian), away from the noise and crowds, this is the place to go.

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  Conoce Vigo con Ana Bakotic, de Croacia

  Hace 4000 años, la zona de Vigo ya era una de las más pobladas de Galicia. Hoy en día es la mayor ciudad de la región y tiene el puerto pesquero más importante de España y uno de los más grandes del mundo. [+ ...]

   
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  «The most beautiful beach in the World» (The Guardian)

  One of the jewels of Galicia is on Las Islas Cies, a 40-minute boat trip from the pretty town of Baiona. Once a pirates' haunt, Cies is now an uninhabited and pristine national park, open to the public only in summer. [+ ...]

   
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  Inka Piegsa-Quischotte
  Galicia Attractions: Best Beach in World, Playa de Rodas (Galicia)

  If you’re planning a trip to Galicia then do get over to Playa de Rodas on the Islas Cies, one of the the best places to visit in Europe. [+ ...]

   

Excursion to the Ribeira Sacra

One of the most beautiful natural spots in inland Galicia.Along the iver Sil canyons, we visit several monasteries from different periods, which give name to this area (Sacred Bank). The excursion includes a visit to Ribadavia (with its perfectly preserved jewish quarter), a trekking route among monasteries and an optional boat trip along the river Sil canyons. Includes private bus and professional tourist guide.

Hiking around Santiago

A relaxing walk through the outskirts of Santiago de Compostela. We will get to know the beautiful Galician countryside, the little villages with their traditional stone houses, old traditional buildings like ’muíños’ (old-fashioned water-mills, some of them carefully restored and back in use) and hórreos (grain stores), We will learn about the traditional way of life in rural Galicia and enjoy some beautiful sceneries through the forests and by the riverside. It is not a hard route, but comfortable shoes and a water supply is strongly advised.

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  Conoce Santiago de Compostela con Elzbieta Blok, de Polonia

  Santiago de Compostela es nuestra ciudad favorita del mundo. ¡Qué te vamos a contar! Queremos que la conozcas un poco, antes de venir a verla con tus propios ojos. Elzbieta Blok, una chica polaca enamorada de nuestra ciudad será tu guía. [+ ...]