Places to Visit in Spanish Miño
By discharge, it is the fourth river of the Iberian peninsula, after the Douro, Ebro, and Tagus.
Miño is also a municipality in the Spanish province of A Coruña in the autonomous community of Galicia.
It belongs to the comarca of Betanzos. It has a population of 5,760 (Spanish 2011 Census) and an area of 33 km².
Celtic history
Indeed there are many reminders of the areas Celtic past, in the traditional costume, instruments and music, and the countryside inland has similar beauty to that of Celtic Britain and Ireland . The resemblance ends there with the food and weather.
Summer temperatures are often similar to southern Spain, with mild moister weather during the winter months.
Delicious fresh seafood is the base of local fayre and is complemented with organic vegetables pork and chicken. Local restaurants are plentiful, and reasonably priced, and tapas can be washed down with excellent locally produced wines.
As Eiras - Tui - La Guardia
A short distance away is the old frontier town of Tui, with cobbled streets and a cathedral dedicated to San Telmo, patron saint of fishermen. There is a bridge crossing to the old fortress town of Valença, well worth a visit in its own right, maybe on Wednesday market day.
Even nearer on the coast is the fishing port of La Guardia, the lobster capital of Galicia, with Monte Tecla standing guard over the river entrance with stunning views.
BAYONA (Baiona)
There are scenic mountain and coastal routes to Bayona, (Baiona) a smart seaside resort, where lies a replica of Columbus ‘s Pinta, a caravel which brought the news of the new lands to the Spanish King.
Bayona has a wonderful walk around the fortaleza promontory, with boat trips out to the magical Islas Cies, and a choice of beaches of varying size and seclusion. It is always worth spending a day here finishing up with tapas and watching the Spanish ‘paseo’.
Terras Gauda Winery
Discover Terras Gauda winery in As Eiras only a 5 minute drive or a beautiful 30 minute stroll from our property. Amidst breathtaking landscapes, indulge in award-winning Albariño, Loureiro, and Caíño Blanco wines, nurtured by the region’s unique climate and soil. Join a guided wine tasting tour to uncover the secrets of winemaking from passionate experts, and let your senses embark on an unforgettable odyssey of flavours and aromas.