Routes

Wine Route | 7 nights

This is a guided tour taking in famous Galician wines. Tour the area which has given rise to the major Denominations of Origin of Monterrei, Rias Baixas and Valeorras, amongst others.

The route includes the following Paradores:

Puebla de Sanabria: First day

Puebla de Sanabria is attractive because of its natural surroundings, the Natural Park of Lago de Sanabria being the star. It is the largest lake of Spain. Among the monuments to visit, we may include the impressive castle (XV century), built by the Conde de Benavente, the church of Santa María del Azogue (XII century), started in the Romanic style, but with important transformations during the XVI, XVII and XVIII centuries), the “Ermita de San Cayetano” (baroque, XVII century) and the City Hall (XVI century). All together have awarded the town the title of Historic-Artistic Complex.

Verín: Second day

This trip is guided by the wine. The Official Denomination Monterrei is awarded to the wines of this region, irrigated by the Támega river and its tributaries. Its extension is about 3.000 Ha. The monks in the medieval centuries brought the wine with them. Vineyards were built around every monastery. Grapes in this area have a wide variety. White grapes varieties are verdello, doña blanca, monstruosa and treixadura or verdello louro. Red grapes are mencia and bastardo. Closet o the Parador, the guest will find the Gargalo cellar, whose owner is the designer Roberto Verino.

Monforte: Third day

Starting at Verín, we direct our steps to the “Rivera Sacra”. In 1993, the Official Denomination Viños da Terra was created, but it was not until 1996 that it really came into life. Close to this area is also the area of the D.O. Valdeorras, created back in 1945. The wine tradition of this part of Galicia goes back to Roman times. Currently, more than 40 cellars exist. Varieties of grapes used include Godello, Dña. Blanca, Palomino Fino, Moscatel de Bago Miudo (White) and Mencia, Merenzao, Negreda, Grao Negro, Garnacha, Tintorera, Arbarello, Tempranillo, Tintilla (red). More information under www.ribeirasacra.org and www.dovaldeorras.com

Santo Estevo: Fourth day

Consejo Regulador de Ribeira Sacra has three main tasks: to guarantee the origin of the product, to assure the quality of the wine and to promote the wines produced in the region. Wines produced in this region have to comply with the following requirements: white wine produced exclusively from albariño or godello grapes, and red wines produces only from Mencía grapes. More information under www.ribeirasacra.org

Tui: Fifth day

In March 1988, the D.O. Rías Baixas was created. Wines produced under this D.O. use exclusively Albariño, Loureira blanca or Marqués Treixadura and Caiño grapes for White wines, and Caiño tinto, Espadeiro, Loureira tinta and Sousón grapes for red wines. The subzone “O Rosal” is located on the right end of the Miño river mouth. From A Guarda, in front of the sea, you may see the estuary of the river Miño. On the top of the Santa Tecla mountain (viewpoint), you may visit the most important roman ruin of a “castro” in Galicia (IV century b. Cr.) The whole mountain is covered with petro glyphs and cave paintings. On the top of the mountain, you may visit the Museo Arqueológico. Close to O Rosal, there is an interesting group of water mills. Within the village limits, more than 50 “cruceiros” may be visited (XVI – XVIII centuries). More info under www.doriasbaixas.com

Cambados: Sixth and seventh days

This is the best way to finish this journey. The subzone of Val de Salnés, with its centre in Cambados, is the largest of the five subzones of this D.O. The region is characterized by the valley of the Umia river. This is a privileged area for the wine lover, with many sites to visit. White wines of this area are dry, with strong aromas, intensively fruited. The Albariño-type wines are yellowish, with golden and green sparkles. The "Rosal" and "Condado do Tea"-type wines are very personal, because they are produced, respectively, with "Loureira" and "Treixadura" grapes. The wines are intense in their aroma, slightly acid, full in flavor and attractive. More info under www.doriasbaixas.com

Rates

Route with bed and breakfast (full route price. VAT included):
Per person, in double standard room: 385 Euro
Per child in supplementary bed (children up to 12 years): 70 Euro
Per adult in supplementary bed: 385 Euro
Double room for individual use: 772 Euro

Route with half board (full route price. VAT included):
Per person, in double standard room: 588 Euro
Per child in supplementary bed (children up to 12 years): 175 Euro
Per adult in supplementary bed: 588 Euro
Double room for individual use: 975 Euro

The route includes:
Seven nights’ stay in a standard double room with the meal option of your choice (Bed and Breakfast or Half Board)

The route does not include:
Transport, which is the responsibility of the guest(s)
Tours or tickets to monuments or places of interest (details provided for informational purposes only)

Terms and Conditions

General Terms and Conditions

The route begins on Sunday and ends on Sunday.

Neither the dates of your stay, nor the hotels, may be altered or changed during the route.

This route is valid for visits starting February 20-July 10 (inclusive) and August 21-December 11, 2011 (inclusive). Except visits starting April 17, September 11 and December 4, 2011

This route and rates are not valid for groups.

The client must carry a valued voucher up to the total amount of the Route indicating the name of the Route. This voucher will be given to the first Parador of the Route.

Cancellations

Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the date of arrival will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night’s stay on the route.

Cancellations made during the course of the route will not be entitled to any refund of the price paid.

No-shows: Failure to keep your reservation on the first day of the route will result in cancellation of the entire route, and will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to the cost of the first night’s stay.

Once the route has begun, failure to keep your reservation at any Parador without giving prior notice will result in automatic cancellation of the reservation at that Parador, as well as at the remaining Paradors on the route.