5 charming towns in the Rías Baixas of Galicia

Cambados

All the Galician Rías Baixas They are a very touristy place, an area with a lot of charm that receives more and more visitors. That is why we should not only focus on their cities, but also on those small towns that have a great personality and that are a little gem to discover.

Today we'll see five charming towns in the Galician Rías Baixas, towns that should not be missed. We can easily see them, on a route by car that takes us from one place to another, to rest in the most beautiful areas and enjoy the beaches and the coast. The best time is undoubtedly summer, when the weather is good.

O Grove

O Grove

We start with one of the most charming fishing villages, although of course they all have something special. O Grove is a quiet town that in summer fills with tourists who want to know its beaches and especially its gastronomy. If we can do something in this town, it is to try the rich seafood in its restaurants, but also to walk through its streets and enjoy the beautiful port, where the fishing activity takes place. There are small beaches next to the town, but without a doubt the most famous is one that it shares with Sanxenxo. We refer to the La Lanzada beach, place to surf, swim and enjoy the views of the island of Ons.

In summer it is possible to catch some of the tourist catamarans what is in town to see the surroundings or to go to Ons to spend the day. We can also coincide with the famous Seafood Festival, in which all kinds of tapas and seafood are made that the public can try with great prices.

Vilanova de Arousa

Vilanova de Arousa

Vilagarcía de Arousa may be larger and more populated, but the charm of the small town of Vilanova de Arousa is unique. A town located near the Illa de Arousa, in the middle of the estuary and with a great fishing activity. Depending on the day we can see how the shellfish workers work in the area, and enjoy the coastal landscapes in this small and quiet town, further away from mass tourism. Nearby you can find the Valle Inclán House Museum, as well as the Pazo de Baión. From the Monte Lobeira viewpoint you can have great views of the area.

Cambados

Santa Maria de Dozo

The cradle of the famous Albariño wine is much more than vineyards. Although this town is known for its wines with designation of origin and for the festivities that have to do with them, the truth is that it is another town that offers special places to see and a quiet lifestyle. In Cambados the first thing we are going to think about is tasting their wines, something that we can do easily. The difficult thing will be to choose only one, or choose the winery that we want to visit. In many of them there are tastings and talk about wine production.

But Cambados is much more. It is also a village in which to find different historical places. The San Sadurniño Tower It is on a small island, and it is nothing more than the remains of an old medieval fortress. The enclave is of great beauty, so we will take advantage of it to take beautiful photos. The ruins of Santa Mariña de Dozo, where the town's cemetery is located, is another of the must-see places. These are the remains of a Gothic church from the XNUMXth century, which give this space a unique charm.

combarro

combarro

Combarro is one of the jewels of the Rías Baixas, which is surprising more and more people. It is a very special town, which can be said to be unique, so it should definitely be on the list of places to visit in this area. This town is sailor and it shows, with the small colored boats moored in the area. But it is also cozy, as if it had stopped in time, with small and narrow streets smelling of the sea, and with restaurants that surprise with delicious dishes of traditional Galician cuisine. The granaries next to the water are undoubtedly part of the image of this town, which falls in love with everyone who passes through it.

Arousa Island

Arousa Island

We go with a town that until the eighties was only accessible by sea, the Illa de Arousa. With the construction of the bridge that connects the island with the Peninsula, tourism and activity in the area increased greatly. In any case, we are still facing a place where it is seen that the main activity has to do with the sea. Typical is the picture of the boats and small boats in the port area. On this island you can visit the Carreirón natural park, a place where we will find small coves and natural places of great beauty, all against the backdrop of the estuaries.


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