Travelling is one of the things that every human being has to do once in a lifetime. There are hundreds of reasons to visit Las Rías Baixas, a region located in the coastal area in the south of Galicia. A region full of spaces for tourists to enjoy while sightseeing: this place.
The Rías Baixas are full of navigable spaces that invite visitors to enjoy many water activities. A region full of history and architectural spaces ideal for everyone.
Nature is very important in this place, because it is full of sea for being a coastal city. This allows you to enjoy the great outdoors. Besides being able to enjoy the wonderful gastronomy together with a good wine, that’s why visiting the vineyards of this city is something you can’t miss. Among the reasons to visit Rías Baixas is that it is a very familiar place, you can enjoy the trip among families, friends or as a couple, which allows it to be a destination for many people.
Paradise islands, turquoise beaches, jumping dolphins, millenary castros, impressive monuments, hórreos and a lot of heritage.
The marvellous beaches of the Cíes Islands, the dunes of Corrubedo and A Lanzada, the picturesque historical site of Combarro, the Santa Tecla castro, the seafood of O Grove, the wines of Cambados and Ribadavia, the Viking pilgrimage of Catoira… These are just some of the reasons to enter this magical universe of Galicia.
Everyone knows that the province of Pontevedra has been a gastronomic reference for centuries. For example, the Romans who settled in the Rías Baixas managed to transport lamprey to Italy so that the locals would enjoy this curious delicacy. It is well known that Galicia is a land for tasting. The quality of its raw materials together with the most traditional recipes produce some of the tastiest dishes in Spanish gastronomy. The Rías Baixas are a clear example of this cuisine with an irresistible flavour. The offer is immense, with the obligatory presence of seafood, fish and meat and, of course, a good Albariño wine on the table.
Some oysters or natural clams? Some steamed cockles? Maybe some razor clams with rice or a cuttlefish empanada in its ink. And then, who knows, maybe an octopus á feira, a ray caldeirada or a fish dish in some of the best contemporary restaurants in Galicia. All tastes will find something here to suit them.
The products offered by its sea and river waters are excellent, its fish and seafood have an incredible flavour that makes you enjoy every bite.
Don’t hesitate and visit Las Rías Baixas, a paradise that will surprise you and make you live unforgettable experiences.
