#MAGICALVILLAGES-Magic Galicia Route

Arrival at the rural accommodation that we have chosen so that you can enjoy a GENUINE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE ON THE MAGICAL GALICIA ROUTE. Ribadavia includes a valuable historical heritage reflected in its cobbled streets, its imposing castle and its medieval wall, as well as its spectacular Jewish Quarter, considered a National Monument. At night you will go out to dinner some of the region's typical dishes: Galician-style Octopus and Zamburiñas Empanada, accompanied by a good Mencía Red Wine. After a full day, return to the accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Ribadavia. We begin with a visit to the Jewish Quarter. The Jewish quarter extends from the Plaza Mayor to the medieval wall, where the Magdalena Church is located. Next, we will visit the Monumental Complex of Santo Domingo, declared a National Monument in 1931. It is a monumental complex composed of the Convent, the church of Santo Domingo and the chapel of the Virgen del Portal. From the 13th and 14th centuries. Next we will visit a Winery. In this experience you will enjoy the best views of the Miño River from the San Cibrao viewpoint. You will be introduced to the most traditional viticulture of Ribeiro while you tour the vineyards and you will learn about the main native varieties of the area and their differences. You will enter the winery discovering the most special preparations and products. The experience ends with a guided tasting of two wines in the wine shop accompanied by Galician cheeses and picos. Immediately we will invite you to eat in a typical restaurant. After eating we say goodbye to Ribadavia and will continue our route to the next Magical Town, Combarro. Seaside town with narrow alleys. More than 60 granaries on the edge of the sea, arcades, transepts and balconies built in stone, are the protagonists of this town north of the Pontevedra estuary. Declared a complex of artistic and picturesque interest since 1972, Combarro is the Galician town that has the most traditional granaries on the shore of the Rías Baixas. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner with one of the region's typical dishes: Galician Hake, accompanied by a good Albariño White Wine. After a full day, return to the accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Combarro. We begin with a visit the Monastery of San Xoan de Poio. Declared a Historical-Artistic monument in 1971, it houses artistic treasures such as two cloisters, one of the most important monastic libraries in the State and a monumental granary. Immediately we will invite you to eat in a typical restaurant. After eating we say goodbye to Combarro and will continue our route to the next Magical Town, Cambados. Walking through the streets of its three neighbourhoods: the stately Fefiñáns, the commercial-administrative Cambados and the seafaring Santo Tomé, you will discover corners full of history. You will arrive at the end of the afternoon at the accommodation we chose with time to rest a little before going out for dinner some of the typical dishes of the region. After a full day we return to the lodge for a well deserved rest.

Have an early breakfast and go out to discover Cambados. We start with a visit to the Pazo de Ferfinans, a historical place that keeps the tradition of the great Galician pazos. Built in an "L" shape, in which you can see its attractive circular balconies. Next, we will visit the Maritime Quarter of S. Tome, which retains its charm of yesteryear with its fishing houses, being a must-see the Tower of San Sadurniño, located on a small islet, and the Pazo de Montesacro from the eighteenth century. From here we will depart in the discovery of the Ruins of Santa Marina Dozo, which were built on a Romanesque temple of the twelfth century. It was abandoned for political and religious reasons, and its remains were declared a National Monument in 1943. We will end the visit of Cambados, with a visit to some wineries overlooking the Ría de Arousa tasting three Albariño wines. After lunch we say goodbye to Cambados and continue our route to the next Magical Town, Padrón. It is a place full of spirituality and Jacobean tradition. After a full day return to the accommodation for a well-deserved rest.

We have an early breakfast and go out to discover Padrón. We will begin our visit in El Pedrón, located under the altar of the Church of Santiago, connects the history of the town with the arrival of the Apostle Santiago from Palestine, being an important symbol of the Jacobean route. Our next stop will be the Botanical-Artistic Garden, declared an Asset of Cultural Interest, it is an oasis of serenity that is home to unique species such as redwoods and Senegalese palm trees. Finally, the Convent of San Antonio de Herbón, origin of the famous peppers of Herbón, combines spirituality and tradition in a peaceful environment. The end of this adventure arrives and there is nothing better than ending this fantastic Magic Route with an incredible lunch in a typical restaurant. At the end we will have to say goodbye to this Magical Route.