Apartments in Galicia Rías Bajas

Southern area of ​​Galicia that extends from the mouth of the Miño River, making the natural border with Portugal to Muros and Noia. From south to north it encompasses the Rías de Vigo, Pontevedra, Arousa and Muros y Noia.

The landscape of the Rías is totally different from any other on the national coastline and there is also the peculiarity that we will find at the mouth of the first 3 estuaries a group of islands that make up the “Parque Nacional Marítimo Terrestre das Illas Atlánticas” formed by 4 archipelagos , Cies, Ons, Salvora and Cortegada within the Arousa Ria.

Without a doubt, Rodas Beach in the archipelago of the Cies Islands in front of the Ria de Vigo, formerly a refuge for pirates and today uninhabited and only visitable in periods, stands out above all as the best beach in the world according to the English newspaper The Guardian. concrete. In front of the Ria de Pontevedra and off the coast of Sanxenxo we will find the Ons archipelago, the only one currently populated in the National Park, dedicated to fishing, among which the capture of octopus stands out. Closing the Ria de Arousa we find Salvora with an almost lunar landscape and its constellation of islets and already within the Ria de Arousa we will find the Cortegada Island in front of Vilagarcia de Arousa.

The most important cities are La Guardia, Baiona, Vigo, Pontevedra, Combarro, Sanxenxo, O Grove, Cambados, Vilagarcia de Arousa, Riveira, Muros and Noia.

Sanxenxo is the tourist capital of Galicia located in the province of Pontevedra in the Salnes region. It enjoys a perfect position a very short distance from Pontevedra (18kms), Vigo (50kms) and Santiago de Compostela (66kms). The main airports, Vigo Alvedro and Santiago Lavacolla, are 60 and 76 km away, respectively.

For the last 15 years, Sanxenxo has held the title of Spanish municipality with the largest number of Blue Flag beaches , from the busiest urban beaches, such as Silgar or Baltar in Portonovo to the spectacular and well-known Playa de la Lanzada, shared ownership with the Grove, passing through Areas, Paxariñas, Montalvo or Major, all with white sand and just a few minutes away.

Along the promenade that runs through Silgar, you will find cafes, bars and restaurants where you can take advantage of the opportunity to taste the typical dishes of traditional Galician cuisine based on delicious fish, seafood, stews and grilled meats.

Contrary to what you may think, Sanxenxo is not only beaches and sea, but also has an enviable cultural and natural offer in the surroundings. During a vacation you should not miss visiting Pontevedra, whose historic center around the Church of La Peregrina is the second largest in Galicia after Santiago de Compostela and whose model of urban quality, mobility and accessibility has been awarded in recent years by numerous international awards. Halfway between Pontevedra and Sanxenxo we find Combarro, declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 1972 and a Historic-Artistic Site by UNESCO 20 years later for the conservation of its alleys at the foot of the sea, the 75 census granaries and 11 crosses that we will find while walking. Just 15 kilometers from Sanxenxo, we find Cambados, capital of Albariño and European City of Wine during 2017. The historical-artistic complex structured around the Plaza and Pazo de Fefiñanes and the Parador de Turismo to the fishing neighborhood of San Tome stands out.

Following the coastal road, beach after beach, we will reach the most famous and recognized, Playa de la Lanzada, which takes us to the municipality of Grove, recognized worldwide as a seafood paradise and port of entry to the Ria de Arousa, the most extensive area of ​​Galicia where mussel production is concentrated in rafts and where the most entertaining and fun way to learn all its secrets is with a Catamaran Cruise through the Ria de Arousa with mussel tasting for the elderly and marine vision for the little ones.

The microclimate prevailing in the Salnes Valley and which allows the production of Albariño , one of the most renowned white wines in the world, means that Sanxenxo has become a base camp for sports teams and events, especially water sports, triathlon, and mountain trails. , hiking along the Auga Route or Surfing at Lanzada Beach, where surfers will find perfect conditions for practicing this sport all year round.

Without a doubt, traveling to Rias Baixas is always a success. You will discover towns full of beaches and landscapes waiting for you to enjoy a perfect vacation .

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