Rias Baixas Excursion: Discover Scenic Landscapes, Albariño Wine, and Fresh Mussels in Galicia
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114 Ratings
Santiago de Compostela
Embark on an exciting excursion through the scenic landscapes of Rías Baixas in Galicia. Discover charming towns, indulge in Albariño wine, and savor fresh mussels. Book now!
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- O Grove - It is the cradle of the Rías Baixas, of seafood and Albarino wine. This stop with a sea view is used to enjoy the good food that the town offers. An hour and a half approximately to be able to eat.
- Capilla de Nuestra Senora de La Lanzada - This mystical place, established in the 9th century, certainly deserves to be known in depth, accompanied by a nice walk. Its importance is not only related to its history, but its location must be taken into account, that is, on the shores of one of the most admirable beaches in Galicia. In all this, we cannot absolutely forget that this temple hosts and offers definitely popular moonlight rituals, which makes it even more unique in its kind.
- Combarro - To arrive in this picturesque town, one of the most beautiful in Spain, located on the banks of the Ría de Pontevedra, we will cross part of the bay of Poio.
All this beauty is conferred on it by a giant rock on which it is built, by the granaries with which it is surrounded, by the houses that overlook the sea and by several typical Galician stone crosses, called “Cruceiros”, which are on the site.
Walking through the characteristic streets and squares of this place, therefore, one has the possibility of making a true and authentic journey through time, as well as visiting an area of great ecological value.
- Isla de la Toja - This relaxing island, famous for its soap production and its thermal waters, is located in an area called « Red Natura 2000 », but it does not end here: we can find a small museum of the old soap factory and a fully covered chapel of shells.
- Isla de la Toja - A tour over the sea, through which you will be able to admire and directly face the production of mussels, oysters and scallops; We will make different stops to be able to contemplate the troughs and then be able to taste a large quantity of steamed mussels accompanied by one of the best local wines and a good shot of Crema de Orujo.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks provided
- Boat tickets included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- lunch
- Tip
- Boat ticket (if you have not purchased the product with the boat, which is optional by default)
Additional Information
This journey will take the voyager through one of the most compelling paths in Galicia, the southern coast of the area, also known as the Rías Bajas / Rías Baixas. The tour promises exposure to the most charming towns and scenic landscapes of the Galician region, whilst offering a taste of Spain’s renowned Albariño wine, a signature product of this region. Our guides, experienced and knowledgeable, will provide an in-depth narrative during the tour. At Galicia Travels, we have a long-standing history of conducting such tours with an aim to provide the utmost service to our clients in a delightful and tailored manner.
Location
Galicia Travels
Rúa das Casas Reais
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(114 Ratings)
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Lebrpreston
Apr 23, 2024
Outstanding day - The mussel boat and wine tasting. The boat was so much fun. The scenery on the bus ride was beautiful!
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P1296ixpaulinea
Feb 22, 2024
You must do the boat trip - This was a nine hour trip which I loved from beginning to end.
The journey was in a comfortable bus with a guide who spoke both Spanish and English.
Two highlights for me.
1. The hour long boat trip from O Grove to see the mussel rafts. We navigated through at least 100 rafts, stopping at one where fresh mussels were harvested and brought on board for us to enjoy a feast. It was a fascinating trip.
2. Visit to the island of Toxa. Quaint little island with a church whose outside walls are completely covered in shells.
Beautiful scenery in other places.
Including the boat trip, I only paid just over £40!!!! Amazing price for an amazing day out. 😊
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I1326czcarmend
Feb 22, 2024
Unforgettable day - It was a visit worth never forgetting. We had a great time. Our guide Lucía was impeccable in her explanations. Very happy and we had a wonderful day.
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A5372xvmariad
Dec 24, 2023
Great boat experience with wine and mussels - I went with my family and it is also perfect for going with the little ones. Unique boat experience.
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Nicola_n
Nov 24, 2023
Fun day - Seeing three dolphins swimming near the boat whilst we were watching the mussel demonstrations. Music in the sunshine great atmosphere modern boat great shots of coffee liquors
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Lynne_w
Nov 21, 2023
One of the best trips I’ve had - A fantastic day from start to end. Visit to the winery with wine tasting. A lovely family business growing the Albariño grapes. Then on to another visit to the soap factory area and a lovely church covered in sea shells. We went for the boat ride to see the mussel farms while eating unlimited mussels on the boat with unlimited wine. We even saw dolphins popping their heads up! Lucky to have sunny weather too.
A stop for lunch then on to a delightful village called Combarra.
The tour guide spoke perfect English and Spanish and was informative all day. Thank you. Thanks also to the driver of the minibus.
A wonderful day out. Well worth it.
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Marguerite_t
Nov 20, 2023
Fab day out - Brilliant day out, value for money, lovely host and great driver, wine tasting great too, thank you.
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Jorge_e
Oct 20, 2023
Exceptional / Super fun - Experiencing the wine and mussels was great. The ride with all the explanation of the process how the mussels are extracted an who owns them was fascinating. Highly recommended as well as the guide Ana and her contribution was excellent. People started dancing and having a fun time.
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Joanne_p
Oct 12, 2023
A Must for Seafood Lovers! - I had a great time! The bus was super comfy and luxurious (USB charging ports and all). The tour guide is bilingual and she is attentive to us English speakers, even there are only three of us!
We stopped by many scenic spots that I otherwise would have discovered.
The mussels were delicious! The crew made sure your table was never without mussels :)
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Myrlozada
Apr 22, 2024
Rías Baixas tour a little limited in time and information. - I would have liked to receive more information on the formation and the benefits of the “Rias” in the region and explore further the Rias in the boat. The trip was good but it tried to accomplish too much in a limited time; thus, not allowing to enjoy the visited towns at ease.
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