Duration
5.3 HOUR
Activity Level
High
Experience Details*
Venture beyond the tourist trails to sample the traditions and gastronomy of Galicia on a fascinating hiking tour.
Trek through a cultural heartland of stone watermills, flowing streams and beautiful scenery. Discover how one of Galicia’s most abundant natural resources – water – has helped to carve out its economic fortunes over the years. Be charmed by the numerous 18th-century mills. Pause and marvel at the municipality of O Rosal and the Miño River in the distance.
Swap water for wine at the prestigious Terras Gauda winery and enjoy a captivating tour of the cellar. Learn all about the distinctive winemaking process of their renowned Albariño white, before sampling some of its varieties, paired with delicious local delicacies.
At a glance*
Duration: Full day experience
Activity: High level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why book: Experience nature, regional culture, pretty scenery and fine local wines.
Itinerary*
Drive from Vigo to O Rosal> Trek along the O Folón e O Picón trail> Drive to Terras Gauda Wine Cellar> Wine tasting and tapas> Drive back to Vigo
What's included*
Panoramic drive
4km hiking experience
Short guided visit of the Terras Gauda Wine Cellar
Wine tasting session with tapas
Shopping opportunity
Essential information
This excursion is only suitable for those passengers in good physical condition and with no breathing/heart problems. There is approximately 1 ½ hours’ total walking along the nature trail. The trail involves uphill and downhill walking and along mixed terrain, rough ground and some granite stones. Participants are reminded to wear footwear suitable for hiking over rough, uneven and wet ground as it may get slippery in parts. Comfortable, loose clothing. This tour will operate in good weather conditions only.
ACTIVITY EXCURSIONS, You and all those in your party should be aware that, in undertaking activity excursions, you will be involved in a degree of physical exertion and/or activity such as hiking, biking, snorkelling, kayaking, diving etc. By booking the excursion you confirm that you and all those in your party are in good physical and mental condition, with no history of conditions such as seizures, dizziness, fainting, heart condition, respiratory problems or back/neck problems (by way of example only). You should also ensure that no one in your party is taking medicine that carries a warning about impairment of physical or mental abilities. If you are pregnant this type of excursion may not be appropriate for you. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in the activities booked and you are reminded to take care for your own safety. Because of the risks associated with activity excursions, you may be asked by the excursion provider to sign a document which may affect or limit the excursion provider’s liability. Comfortable flat walking shoes are recommended.
BEACH/WATER RELATED EXCURSIONS, For any excursion involving water, passengers are reminded to exercise particular care. Alcohol and eating a full meal should be avoided before swimming. If buoyancy aids are provided for an activity they must be worn at all times. You should bear in mind that the sea is unpredictable. Lifeguards are unlikely to be present and there may not be a flag system to indicate whether or not it is safe to go in the water. In addition, beach activities may not be supervised or accompanied and so you should take care to satisfy yourself as to the safety of the beach and/or the sea at the time of your excursion. Please exercise caution when entering the sea as the seabed and aquatic environment is capable of springing surprises and we have not inspected the beach or seabed for its safety. Children must be supervised by you at all times near water. All activities on the beach, water and in the sea are undertaken at your own risk. You’ll need to take swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and flat shoes that can be worn in the water.
SCUBA DIVING, All passengers wishing to participate in a certified dive tour must hold a PADI open water scuba certification or BSAC Ocean Diver certification. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate divers with either a PADI Junior Open Water or a PADI Scuba Dive rating due to the depth limitations imposed by these qualifications. In line with the recommendations by the sports-diving industry, we strongly recommend that divers undertake a refresher course if they have not been diving within the last six months. You must be aged 15 or over, carry your dive certification card with you and we recommend that you carry your diving log or proof that you’ve recently completed a refresher course. If you are a certified diver, but are unable to meet our requirements we recommend taking the Discover Scuba excursion as an alternative. For Discover Scuba courses you don’t need any scuba experience but you must be 15 or over and be able to swim. You’ll also need to complete a medical/liability consent form before you go - but if you suffer from asthma, diabetes, heart problems or other medical conditions you won’t be able to take part. Please visit www.padi.com/padi/en/sd/whatsrequired.aspx for more information.