Turismo Secchi » Visits to Ourense

Ribadavia & Ribeiro

secchi — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 06:41:46 +0000

In the confluence of the Miño, Avia and Arnoia rivers, is situated the Ribeiro Region, widely known since the Medieval times as one of the main wine-growing territories. Still nowadays is a region of famous wines labelled with the oldest Appelation of Origin (D.O.) within Galicia. The Ribeiro Region has a wide range of unique and special historic heritage places and landscapes, so that it would be possible to combine a visit to the wineries and vineyards with Celtic remains (Castro de San Cibrao de Las), medieval monasteries (San Clodio or Melon) or the town of #Ribadavia, declared to be of Historical and Artistic Interest, which is part of the European Routes of Jewish Heritage called “the Paths of Sepharad”.

Visita a la Vía Nova y Celanova

secchi — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:54:24 +0000

Siguiendo la antigua calzada romana “Vía Nova” podremos descubrir verdaderas joyas histórico-artísticas de los periodos más variados, como el poblado celta de Castromao, el antiguo campamento romano de Porto Quintela o la iglesia visigoda de Santa Comba de Bande. Celanova , cuna de escritores y literatos como Curros Enríquez, Celso Emilio Ferreiro o Méndez Ferrín; y con el monasterio de San Salvador fundado por San Rosendo en el s. X .

Santiago de Compostela City Tour

secchi — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:53:12 +0000

Santiago de Compostela is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a pilgrim city and its historical center is full of dazzling monuments, most of them in a grand or monumental scale . This walking tour will lead you through an extraordinary ensemble of distinguished monuments grouped around the tomb of St James the Greater, including charming chapels, magnificent monasteries or splendid urban palaces. With its meandering medieval street plan and aging buildings there is the impression of timelessness in Santiago, each stone reflects the history of the city in perfect harmony. This magical city boasts a wealth of more secular architectural treasures such as the different squares that surrounds the impressive Cathedral. The Obradoiro Square with the spectacular baroque main façade of the cathedral, the massive City Hall (Raxoi Palace), the college building of the city´s university (San Xerome College) or the luxurious state run hotel Parador Reyes Catolicos ; Platerías Square where we´ll see the Chapterhouse from the 18th century, the Horses Fountain and the most antique façade of the cathedral, romanesque in style; Quintana Square with the Grapevine House with interesting granite fruits carved in the façade, the oldest monastery of the city, San Paio de Antealtares, and the Holy Door only opened in Holy Years; finally the Azabachería Square with the second biggest monastery in Spain, San Martín Pinario, the northern façade of the cathedral in a neoclassical style and the famous “azabache” (jet stone) used for jewelry and amulets. Walking through the “Rúas” (picturesque and narrow streets) outlined by the resplendent”Pazos” (urban Manor House) you will marvel at the artistic splendor of glistening granite facades. The medieval vaulted arcades, flagstones and coat of arms are present in the different constructions from the 16th to 18th centuries including the Fonseca Palace, with a beautiful Renaissance courtyard, that was the original seat of the University of Santiago, one of the most ancient in Europe . Santiago´s historical importance and architectural splendor will be the highlight of this tour.

Vigo Sightseeing Tour

secchi — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:52:07 +0000

Vigo, known as the “Gateway to the Atlantic” is the largest city in northeastern Spain. Here you will follow a special sightseeing tour through the city´s highlights enjoying the best sights of its famous statuary such as “The Horses” or “Monument to work” located in elegant avenues as well as the facilities of Europe´s biggest fishing port and a spectacular coastline where the mussel farms are the protagonists. A photo-stop will be made in O Castro Mount, a vantage point from where it´s posible to admire stunning views of Vigo Bay together with the Cíes Islands whose main beach, Rodas, is considered by many travel specialists as one of the best in the world.

Our next stop will be in the Pazo Quiñones de León a seventeenth century traditional manor house with period furniture and impressive gardens, French and British in style . This tour will continue in the old town, that combines cobbled streets with nice squares, where are situated the Oyster market , the ideal place to taste the fresh oysters from Vigo Bay, St. Mary´s Cathedral in neoclassical style with some beautiful mosaics, the Constitution Square where stand out the narrow-fronted houses and arcades or the Calle dos Cesteiros (the Street of the Basketmakers) that features — as its name suggests — many little shops selling local basketwork.

Lugo & Monforte de Lemos

secchi — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:50:05 +0000

Lugo: Roman Wall (declared World Heritage by UNESCO) with 2000 metres perimeter. The Romanic Cathedral, Santa María Square (Bishop´s Palace), Campo Square (the old roman “foro”). Santo Domingo Church & San Francisco Monastery (Provincial Museum: Celtic gold work, local pottery, roman mosaic…). Council Palace. Monforte de Lemos: College of the Piarist Fathers (small collection of paintings: El Greco, Andrea del Sarto, etc) , The Medieval Fortress-The Homage Tower, The Count’s Palace (built in the 16th century, the Counts of Lemos were one of the most important noble families of Spain), The Benedictine Monastery of San Vicente del Pino,…

SACRED VALLEY

secchi — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:48:33 +0000

From the Middle Ages, the name of Sacred Valley was given, due to the monasteries settled there, to the area which extends along the south side of the River Sil, from Castro Caldelas to Ourense. Romanic Monasteries: San Pedro de Rocas, San Estebo de Ribas de Sil, Montederramo…. The Casttle of Castro Caldelas.

(Español) Visita a Allariz y Celanova

secchi — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:44:10 +0000