Things to Do - Ria Muros y Noia & A Coruna
Ria Muros y Noia is the frontier of the temperate Rias Baixas low rivers region and the wild scenic, turbulent Costa da Morte Death Coast. A vast area with lots of different things to do. Noia is 35 kms from Santiago de Compostela, the Galician capital and Muros is situated at the mouth of the Ria.
Your Holidays Galicia rental at Puerto de Compostela is situated in Catasueiro - a fortunate location, half way between the towns of Noia and Muros.
Restaurants and Bars
O'Freixo, La Brona & Serra da Outes
An easy walk of 2kms from Puerto de Compostela through the woods along the banks of the estuary will bring you to the maritime parade of O'Freixo. We recommend 'La Muelle'for a stunning choice of fresh, locally caught shellfish and traditional Galician 'tapas' (snacks) or 'Bar Rios' for a full menu
La Brona beach - a 10 minute 2kms walk from Puerto de Compostela, we recommend Veirina do Mar for generous plates of Galician food and a great variety of kid's snacks. Chiringo's Bar for young adults.
In the direction of Serra, a 5 minute 4 kms drive to Crucero de Roo we recommend the 'Menu del Dia' (Set Menu) 9 euros/head including wine in Casa Peto.
A 10 minute 8 kms drive to Serra de Outes we recommend Casa Amanda for their 'Galician stone steak' and freshly caught fish.
Feast like a king during your stay; try our Galician Gourmet Delights special offer
Beaches - Ria Muros y Noia
At 0.8 km distance the local beach of La Brona is true paradise! Rarely busy until late afternoon visitors can enjoy picnicking on the grass in the shade of the pines or lying in the sun on the white, sparkling sands. La Brona offers safe swimming, pedalo hire, life guards/Red Cross, a children's play area on grass and free parking.
Along the Ria towards Muros, stop at Praia Paramean Esteiro and Praia San Francisco. After Muros visitors can lose themselves in wild dunes, virgin beaches with huge surf and vast areas of protected natural beauty of the Atlantic coast towards Finisterre (World's End). Stop at Louro or Carnota, the most popular beach on the Costa da Morte, voted in the Top 100 World Beaches. The coastline was given the name 'Coast of Death' due to the legendary successes of Galician pirates! Plan your days at the beach by the weather
Shopping - A Coruna, Galicia
Santiago de Compostela has excellent 'city' shopping in Centro Commercial Area Central or Centro Commercial Compostela. Within the old city walls by Santiago de Compostela's cathedral, the winding streets between Praza das Praterias and Praza de Cervantes contain many boutiques.
The towns of Noia and Muros have smaller, specialist boutique shops and indoor markets for fresh food.
Local outdoor markets in Noia and Padron are a bargain hunters paradise! Held in Noia on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday and in Padron on Sunday.
Kid's Favourites, A Coruna, Galicia
Water-park - Aguapark de Cerceda, Cerceda, A Coruna
Aquarium - Aquarium Finisterre, A Coruna city
Things To Do - Outes - Ria Muros y Noia - Santiago
Horse-riding at Estivada Ecuestre Outes
Mt Tremuso biking/hiking
O Tambre treks
Arton Senna's Go Karting Outes
Spa Therapy - An Old Galician Tradition
Our suggested Galician 3 day Spa Pleasure Tour can be combined into your main stay. Guests requiring a chauffeur/guide on this suggested tour combined with some sight-seeing/shopping in A Coruna city, Santiago or Pontevedra into the day trip please contact us for a bespoke quote.
Sport Fishing Maritime Tourism - A Coruna
Relax and book our Ultimate All Round A Coruna Fishing Tour- a dream package for the fisherman. Shore or boat fishing on the River Tambre or Tines, a day out on a Galician commercial fishing boat or tackle sport fishing on the Atlantic coast of Death. The Atlantic excursions are organized by the local fisherman's federation. A virtually guaranteed catch of rainbow trout is available at Vilagudin reservoir near Santiago de Compostela.
For the independently minded we are happy to provide your rental accommodation and book your sea fishing boat excursions in advance; contact us with your requirements.
Active Tourism - Flying, Climbing, Kayaking!
We have joined forces with the Iberian peninsula's largest 'active tourism' centre. Naturmaz at Fervanza reservoir provides a host of activities for our guests. Try an ultra-light flight over the A Coruna countryside or see the Costa da Morte - Death Coast by micro light. Alternatively kayak down the River Xallas!
Windsurf - Sailing - Surfing - Diving in A Coruna
A Coruna's fine coastline has perfect conditions for water sports from beginner's to very advanced level.
Around the coast - A Rough Guide
La Brona beginners can enjoy windsurfing and sailing.
Esteiro tranquil windsurfing for beginners and intermediates
Muros windsurfing and surfing for intermediates
Louro advanced surfing
Carnota boasts the big surf for the very experienced only
Porto do Son offers sailing, scubadiving and paragliding
For a detailed account of the weather; wind and wave conditions on local beaches see Aemet or Meteogalicia
Lira Os Minarzos is the 1st fish marine reserve on the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula - an amazing dive-spot! Mar de Lira has a contoured map of the reserve.
Historical Attractions in A Coruna, Galicia
Santiago de Compostela cathedral and the medieval old quarter within the city walls.
Famously described by the Spanish author Ramon Maria del Valle Inclan as 'a mystical stone rose' due to the winding streets, ancient monuments, museums and old buildings that surround the highly impressive 11th century cathedral and its squares. This area can be explored on foot, stopping to browse in the small boutiques or enjoy Galician 'tapas' in the unlimited, unpretentious taverns and restaurants in Rua do Franco and Rua do Vilar that welcome pilgrims and visitors year round with their inexpensive menus.
Noia centre and church.
Known as 'Little Compostela' a pretty town on the River Sonora with a rich history dating back to the Prehistoric Age. Find traces of its Roman and Middle Ages past. Today it plays host to some of the best 'fiestas' (street parties with funfares and live bands) on the annual calender.
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