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Thursday, July 21, 2016 - 10:15
Turismo de Vigo

The roman village of Toralla, next to the beach of Vao, is the only one in Galicia that is completely uncovered and may be visited. The estate dates to the IV or V a.C. centuries and is composed by the family residence, the one of their relatives and that of the help besides the salt-mines that were exploited for business purposes.

It is a very important and unique estate, located on what was the private residence of the Mirambel family, that discovered it and donated it to their town. 

The visit to the roman village may be enjoyed especially during the months of July and...

Friday, June 10, 2016 - 00:00
Turismo de Vigo

Queimada is made with our great Galician liqueur: a traditional alcoholic beverage prepared with distilled grape or herb pressings that requires a ritual intended to ward off evil spirits and is ideal for the magical night of Samaín, or any celebration.

Ingredients: white brandy, sugar, lemon and/or orange rind. You can also add coffee beans or fruit.

Preparing the queimada: pour the ingredients into a clay pot. Light it on fire and stir slowly with a ladle until the sugar melts, while reciting this famous...

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - 10:54
Turismo de Vigo

RENFE has prepared an “Ancestral homes and historic gardens route” for you. Through your window you can comfortably contemplate the lovely landscape of the Rías Baixas, with its fertile valleys embraced by the sea. You will be amazed at the beauty of the railway route between Santiago de Compostela and Vigo. And, in addition, you can visit the best gardens and ancestral homes along the route.

Once in Vigo you can stroll through the grounds of the ...

Monday, February 15, 2016 - 16:02
Turismo de Vigo

The art of oyster tapas began in the historical centre of Vigo. Nobody knows exactly when, but they were popular with Napoleon’s troops before they were later defeated and had to withdraw! On Rúa Pescadería, or Rúa das Ostras, oysters can be enjoyed with a beer or a glass of good Albariño or Ribeiro wine. And it is very interesting and entertaining to see the ostreiras as they open their fresh product with great skill and speed, much enjoyed by their many customers who hardly have to wait at all as...

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