Top Galicia Day Trips - page 3

Explore one of Spain’s most singular wine regions—and visit a range of wineries throughout the day—on this private, full-day tour of Galicia’s Rías Baixas, famed for its albariño grape cultivation. Following morning pickup from your Santiago de Compostela hotel, travel via private vehicle to the Salnés Valley. You can visit a number of producers during the day for tours and tastings, with a stop at a local furancho for lunch (own expense).

The Salnés Valley is where most of the Albariño cellars under the appellation of origin Rías Baixas are located and the wines here have very distinctive characteristics due to the influence of the Atlantic and their unique canopy growing system of setting the vines, known as "parras". Juanjo leads this tour and can be adapted to your specific needs The Albarino Wine Tour includes a visit to two wineries with different approaches to wine making, all of them belonging to the denomination of origin Rías Baixas. So you will be able to not only see their facilities but also to talk to the winemakers directly, taste their wines, listen to their opinions and hear about their wine-making techniques that make their wines so different. Come and let us show you the Albariño of the Rías Baixas! You will also be able to enjoy a typical lunch at a "furancho" (an at one time clandestine wine producers) with homemade wine and local served dishes

Experience the historic city of Santiago de Compostela on this custom-crafted private excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup in Vigo, choose an itinerary that suits your interests and visit sites like Plaza del Obradoiro, Palacio de Raxoi, and Catedral de Santiago de Compostela. Admire its architecture and learn about the history of Santiago’s UNESCO-designated old town from an informative local guide.

The Ribeira Sacra is one of Galicia’s best-kept secrets. Located in the south of the province of Lugo and the north of Ourense, the Sil River winds its way through these dramatic, serpentine canyons — a landscape that will leave no one indifferent.

Rías Baixas offers a unique blend of wine, food, culture, and natural beauty. Exploring the Albariño wine experience and gourmet gastronomy in this region will undoubtedly be a memorable and delicious journey. You can learn about the winemaking process and sample different Albariño wines, visiting with me some important, special, and historical wine cellars. In every tour, I do my best because it´s very important that guests return happy and with a lot of good memories of the tour. We will have time to explore the lush, green landscapes of Rías Baixas, and the coastline. If you are a food and wine gourmet lover, this is a fantastic way to experience the synergy between the wine and the local cuisine. Explore with me some charming fishing villages like Combarro or the top tourist area of Sanxenxo, these picturesque towns offer beautiful coastal view !