Places of interest nearby
Baiona
30 km from the house, is a popular beach resort. It has fine sand beaches (such as the nationally famous playa America) and interesting monuments to offer, such as the medieval castle walls on the peninsula Monte Real.
More information: www.baiona.org
From here you can take the ferry to the world famous beaches of the Cies Islands.
A Guarda
the most Southern coastal town of Galicia, is situated at about 15 minutes from the house.
It has a Celtic settlement, dating back 5000 years, halfway the Monte Santa Tecla which is certainly worth a visit. On the top of the mountain, you will enjoy breath taking views over the Atlantic Ocean, the river Miňo, La Guardia and the Portuguese mountainous landscape.
More information: www.concellodaguarda.com
Tui
is situated on the river Miño, about 15 minutes from the house by car.
This place has a historic old town center with a glorious Gothic cathedral.
From here you can cross the river into Portugal, either via an old small iron bridge, design by the architect Eiffel, or over the motorway bridge.
Tui’s narrow streets are home to a number of small tapas bars where you can enjoy delicacies as jamon serrano or tortilla.
Vila Nova de Cerveira
in Portugal – is a lively small town just across the river in Portugal, 5 minutes from the house, with a historic center full of cafes, restaurants and a fantastic market every Saturday.
More information: www.visitportugal.com
And last but not least
Tomiño
a paradise between valleys, rivers and hills.
Tomiño, in the province Pontevedra, belongs to the Baixa Miño region.
The riches of this region are the beautiful, green lanscapes, its sheltered warm climate, feasts & fairs and a hearty gastronomy with the ‘Rias Baixas’ Denomination of Origin wines, a must on any table.
Tomiño lies under the shelter of several mountains and is located in the heart of the Miño valley, a borderland of Spain with Portugal, facing the ‘miñoto’ (named after the Miňo river) landscape with the charm of the country side.
On the close by river you find water sports, such as canoeing and water skiing.
Small pleasure boats also cruise the Miño during the summer allowing another aspect to this geographical panorama.
Along both sides of the river you find many km of well maintained foot- and bicycle paths.
