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HIGH ESTUARIES: A Coruña from Ferrol

secchi — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:50:53 +0000

Coastal Panoramic tour to the north of La Coruña through As Mariñas, with beatufil beaches and green forest together A Coruña Panoramic drive: Port & Maritime Promenade around the city, Riazor & Orzan Beaches, the Domus or House of Mandkind (work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki), San Antón Castle (old fortress). Tower of Hercules the oldest roman lighthouse in the world & declared World Heritage by UNESCO (s. II A.C.).The Sculpture Celtic Park, Millenim Obelisck… & Walking tour: María Pita Square (Council Palace), Romanic Churchs: Stª. María & Santiago. Saint Charles Gardens (General John Moore Tomb)… Betanzos (Knight´s City) it was the center or a province and one of the most important Galician cities during the Middle Ages. Three Gothic Churches: Santiago, San Francisco & Stª. María del Azogue. “Cruceiros”, fountains and old Palaces.

Santiago de Compostela from Ferrol

secchi — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 12:32:58 +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.

Optional: visit inside of the Cathedral (check timetables and prices of the visit)

A Coruña

secchi — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:36:18 +0000

A Coruña is one of Galicia´s largest cities that has grown up around a natural harbour along the Maritime Avenue from where the emblematic glass fronted buildings that give the town its nickname of “Crystal city” can be admired. This tour will give you the perfect opportunity to discover some of the best famous local landmarks in A Coruña, taking a sightseeing tour which includes passing by San Anton Castle originally built in the 16th century, the Hercules Tower, the only working Roman lighthouse in the world (s. II A.C.) & UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Domus or House of Mandkind (work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki) or Riazor and Orzan beaches with great views looking out towards the wild Atlantic Ocean. Besides, the visit can be completed with a walking tour along its beautiful old town with its narrow paved streets and some interesting attractions such as the elegant Maria Pita Square which houses the massive neoclassical City Hall, the Collegiate Church of St.Mary a magnificent example of romanesque architecture from the 12 th century or the beautiful San Carlos Gardens, which features the tomb of the General Sir John Moore. * This tour can be tailored according to your interests. Half-day (Sightseeing Tour or Walking Tour) or Full-day tours are available.

The Pilgrims Way to Santiago

secchi — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:32:15 +0000

The Pilgrims Way to Santiago was declared World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1993. Countless people have gone to Compostela in pilgrimage, since St. James tomb was discovered in the 9th century by Teodomiro, the Iria Flavia´s Bishop.

Gardens in The Ulla Region

secchi — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:24:29 +0000

“Pazo” de Santa Cruz de Ribadulla 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”.

LOW ESTUARIES

secchi — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:20:58 +0000

Panoramic Drive: Along its coastline the mild temperaturas predominating for most of the year and its territory is tus broken up into extensive treecovered and beaches. La Toja is a natural pine covered island transformed in an important & luxurious tourist complex. Cambados is the old fishing village: San Benito Church & Fefiñanes Palace. Winegrowing is also important, Albariño surely being one of the finest white wines in the world. Optional: –Catamaran trip on the Arousa estuary to know the marine cultivation parks with wine and mussels tasting. –Visit to “Albariño” D.O. winery with wine tasting.

Vigo Sightseeing Tour

secchi — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:05:24 +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 Co-Cathedral in neoclassical style with some beautiful mosaics, the Constitution Square where stand out the narrow-fronted houses and arcades or the rúa dos Cesteiros (the Street of the Basketmakers) that features — as its name suggests — many little shops selling local basketwork.

MIÑO VALLEY & PORTUGAL

secchi — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:00:38 +0000

Panoramic drive: Baiona is a picturesque little village. Old narrow streets (Santa Marta Church, the Collegiate Church , Santa María Liberata Church and the old fortress of Monterreal-Conde de Gondomar.

Santa Trega mountain is the largest site of pre-Roman culture in Galicia, with 2,000 years of history and where we will enjoy stunning views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Opposite, on the other side of the river Miño is Valença do Minho, an attractive border town in Portugal- still confined within the fortress walls.

Mount Santa Tecla (check schedules and prices).

Optional: Visit to the winery of Rosal, Museum-Cathedral of Tui and fortress of Monterreal. (check schedules and prices)

Santiago de Compostela full day tour from Pontevedra

secchi — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:58:32 +0000

Walking & Panoramic tour: Obradoiro Square (San Jerónimo College, Catholic´s Kings Hospital, Raxoi Palace, San Fructuoso Churc.). Outside Catedral: Platerias Square (Treasure Façade & Cabildo’s Palace), Quintana Square (San Paio de Antealtares Convent, Casa de la Conga, Casa de la Parra, Royal Door & Holy Door), Azabachería Square (Corticela Chapel & San Martín Pinario Monastery). Walking tour through the “Rúas” (picturesque and narrow streets) admiring the “Pazos” (urban Manor House)… Optional: Inside Cathedral & Museum .

The Sacred Riverside (Winery Tours)

secchi — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:48:50 +0000

More than 2.000 years ago, the Romans introduced in this region the Wine Grape Growing. During the Medieval Ages it was a continued activity carried out by the different monastic orders that settled down in the confluence of the Miño and Sil. It is for this reason that, at present, it is possible to find numerous churches and monasteries worth visiting. In this spectacular and rugged scenery, characterized by the narrowness of different rivers in deep canyons, has emerged one of the most important Wine Producing regions in Galicia, labelled with the Appellation of Origin (D.O.) “Ribeira Sacra”

A Coruña & Betanzos

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:57:03 +0000

A Coruña is one of Galicia´s largest cities that has grown up around a natural harbour along the Maritime Avenue from where the emblematic glass fronted buildings that give the town its nickname of “Crystal city” can be admired. This tour will give you the perfect opportunity to discover some of the best famous local landmarks in A Coruña, taking a sightseeing tour which includes passing by San Anton Castle originally built in the 16th century, the Hercules Tower, the only working Roman lighthouse in the world (s. II A.C.) & UNESCO World Heritage Site , the Domus or House of Mandkind (work of the Japanese architect Arata Isozaki) or Riazor and Orzan beaches with great views looking out towards the wild Atlantic Ocean. Besides, the visit can be completed with a walking tour along its beautiful old town with its narrow paved streets and some interesting attractions such as the elegant Maria Pita Square which houses the massive neoclassical City Hall, the Collegiate Church of St.Mary a magnificent example of romanesque architecture from the 12 th century or the beautiful San Carlos Gardens, which features the tomb of the General Sir John Moore. Betanzos (Knight´s City) it was the center or a province and one of the most important Galician cities during the Middle Ages. Three Gothic Churches: Santiago, San Francisco & Stª. María del Azogue. “Cruceiros”, fountains and old Palaces.

Pilgrins way to Santiago

secchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:55:38 +0000

The Pilgrims Way to Santiago was declared World Heritage by the UNESCO in 1993. Countless people have gone to Compostela in pilgrimage, since St. James tomb was discovered in the 9th century by Teodomiro (the Iria Flavia´s Bishop). O Cebreiro (pilgrims hospital, Santa María Church, “Pallozas”: traditional houses constructed os stone and straw). Triacastela (Santiago´s Church). San Julián de Samos (Benedictine Monastery). Portomarín (the church fortess of Saint John). Palas de Rei, Melide, Arzúa and Santiago de Compostela.