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.  

The Pazo (manor house) Quiñones de León is situated in a estate of more than 20 hectares whose origins date back to an ancient fortress from the 15th century

The gardens, declared Historic Landmark in 1955, present the typology of the English garden, called “the Tea Meadow” and the French one, inspired by the Descartes´ Rationalism. Between the most outstanding specimens are the box trees, the Tulip tree from Virginia, or the monumental eucalyptus.

Soutomaior Castle Gardens

A castle-fortress of medieval origin, its garden has been named an “International Garden of Excellence”. With its millenarian chestnut trees, its extensive camellia collection, notable Australian Ferns and trees brought from all over the world, a visit is indispensable for all the botanic lovers.

Baiona is a picturesque little village. Old narrow streets (Santa Marta Church & the Collegiate of Santa María Liberata. The old fortress of Monterreal-Conde de Gondoma

A Guarda with the Castro de St. Tecla, and old Celtic Settlement, one of the most important in the whole Europe and views over River Miño Valley.

The founding of this “Pazo” (manor house) dates back to the 16th century and nowadays stands out as one of the best botanical gardens in Europe, with its magnificent camellias, gardenias, rhododendrons, azaleas ,… Other highlights include the “Walk of Olives Trees” probably from the fifteenth century, impressive century-old magnolias, the avenue of ancient box trees, a watermill, a beautiful waterfall and a chapel.

“Pazo” de Oca

This National Historic Landmark, built in the 17th and 18th centuries, has a battlement tower ornamented with heraldic symbols, a baroque chapel, impressive ponds and magnificent gardens where outstand the beautiful camellias or the many century-old trees. It has been nicknamed “The Galician Versailles”.

Soutomaior Castle Gardens

A castle-fortress of medieval origin, its garden has been named an “International Garden of Excellence”. With its millenarian chestnut trees, its extensive camellia collection, notable Australian Ferns and trees brought from all over the world, a visit is indispensable for all the botanic lovers.

Ribadavia, declared to be of Historical and Artistic Interest, which is part of the European Routes of Jewish Heritage called “the Paths of Sepharad”.

OURENSE Walking tour: Council Gardens, As Burgas (Thermal Springs at 70 degrees Centigrade). The Romanic Cathedral was building in the XII th. Century. (Porch of the Paradise, Holy Christ Chapel…). Episcopal Palace (Archaeological Museum). Santa Eufemia Baroque Church. Council Square (the “Espolón”).San Francisco Monastery & Stª. María Madre Church. Panoramic drive: a long the riverside, Roman Bridge, Millenium Bridge, “Ninphas” Promenade…

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.