Vigo - Bordering the province

Excursion

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Duration
4hrs30
Activity level
Active – good mobility needed

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Enjoy a scenic drive of Galicia nearing the border of Portugal with views along the way.
  • Scenic drive.

  • Views along the drive.

  • Ancient remains.

  • Main south sites.


Drive along the beautiful inland roads of Galicia to La Guardia, near the border with Portugal, to visit Mount Santa Tecra. 

En route to the summit, you will stop at an Iron Age settlement, one of the most important in Galicia. 

Experience the beautiful and impressive views of the valley, the mountains and the ocean and the River Mino flowing out to the sea. 

Meet Bayona—its harbor and fishing fleet make it one of the most important coastal towns in Galicia. This is the village where the caravel Pinta arrived after Columbus's first trip to America. 

See the Castle of Montréal, an old fortress where a Parador (state-owned hotel) stands. The castle retains its original outer walls complete with battlements and sentry walks, as well as the clock tower and the prince's tower. 

Return to Vigo.

Practical information

  • Language: English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish.

  • Remarks/requirements: Appropriate layered clothing (weather dependant) and comfortable shoes. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

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