Hotels in Aios Noalla Sanxenxo

Aios is an urban area of ​​Noalla, belonging to the town of Sanxenxo (Pontevedra). Aios combines in its streets an invincible triumvirate: natural beauty, delicious gastronomy and tranquility since it is a non-crowded tourist area.

This part of Galicia is an ideal destination for a family holiday in the Rías Altas de Galicia . The beaches of Magor, Pragueira or Bascuas are beautiful beaches with very fine sand where tourists will enjoy the sea and the always refreshing Atlantic breeze, in total comfort.

A Lanzada beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain , is in the vicinity of Aios. It is one of the most spectacular beaches of the Atlantic Ocean on its European side, thanks to its approximately 2.5 kilometers in length. On this beach you can practice all kinds of water sports, such as kitesurfing, sailing, diving, etc.

Near A Lanzada beach there are also beautiful tourist enclaves such as the Hermitage of A Lanzada. It is a small church built in the Middle Ages. Its walls have always housed curious stories, and even today various rituals related to female fertility are celebrated in its surroundings.

Other things to see near Aios are the Castro de A Lanzada, prior to Roman times, and a large Roman necropolis. These are two authentic 'open-air museums'. Thanks to them it is possible to know with some accuracy what life was like in this part of Galicia almost 3,000 years ago.

If you spend your holidays in Aios you will also enjoy spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean from the Panoramic Bank of A Lanzada. It is one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the Galician coast. From it you can contemplate the beauty of the Cíes, Ons or Sálvora islands. Recommended, especially, to enjoy the sunset and sunrise.

Aios is an urban location very rich in history – its unique mining past is worth knowing – and natural beauties. An obligatory stop for tourists is the Punta Vicaño Park, from which you can see beautiful views of both the Pontevedra estuary and the Cíes Islands.

Furthermore, using Aios as the central point of your vacation in Galicia you can visit other very interesting places in Galician lands . We recommend you visit, for example, the Monastery of Santa María de Armentera, the island of Arosa, the estuaries of Pontevedra or Vigo, or the always beautiful and interesting cities of Pontevedra, Vigo or Santiago de Compostela.

And if you want to take a quick excursion to Portugal, you can do so with great comfort, since Portonovo is only 88 kilometers from the border with Portugal.

How to get to Aios

Aios is an urban area of ​​Noalla near Sanxenxo, located in the province of Pontevedra. You can reach this urban center by car, bus, train or even plane.

To get to Aios by private vehicle it is necessary to travel on the AP-9 highway near Vigo, continue through Pontevedra and continue on the AG-41 in the vicinity of Parada. Later, near Aios, you must travel on the VG-4.1 and EP-9208.

If you plan to travel to Aios by plane , the airports of Vigo and Santiago de Compostela are the closest: just 63 and 87 kilometers away.

Finally, if you want to travel to Aios by train , the closest towns with a railway station are Vigo, Pontevedra and Santiago de Compostela. From them it is very easy to get to Aios by bus, since Galicia has a good bus connection network between most of its urban centers.

Where to eat in Aios

Being in the tourist area of ​​Sanxenxo, tourists staying in Aios have an interesting number of high-quality restaurants, bars and cafes nearby, adapted to all tastes and prices.

The gastronomy of this part of Galicia fuses delicious seafood with local agricultural products. We recommend marinating them with a good Galician wine, since Galicia is a land of good wines, especially those of the Albariño variety.

In Aios there are several traditional bars and restaurants, where you can eat well at an affordable price . It is also advisable to go to Portonovo or the historic center of Sanxenxo, where there are various restaurants specializing in freshly caught seafood, grocery stores, rice shops or inns specializing in appetizers, tapas and various seafood dishes.

The most typical products of the gastronomy of Aios, and in general of all Galician gastronomy, are octopus a feira, Galician empanada, clams or squid. We also recommend trying delicacies such as crabs, crabs, scallops, barnacles or volandeiras. All these dishes are easy to find in most of the traditional restaurants and bars in Aios and surrounding areas.