The twin regions of an almost otherworldly Spain, with lush valleys, foggy forests, and soaring mountains that seem to be on another planet from the rest of the country, are nestled high in the country's northwest corner. Galicia is arguably as Celtic as it is Spanish, with a melancholy beauty working its charms. It is entwined in a wild romance with the roaring Atlantic Ocean. Asturias, the neighboring region to the right with an equally stunning terrain, takes pride in being the only region of Spain that has never been overrun by Islamic Moors, leaving behind a charming line of ancient, rural communities that date back well before the Middle Ages. Improve your reputation as a savvy tourist by taking a tailored Asturias Galicia Tour from Swastik Holiday, and explore this region of northwest Spain that is very different from all the stereotypes of Spain you have ever read.
Airport arrival on 1st day of Tour to Asturias Galiciaand departure for Asturias. Today's first visit is Oviedo, where we take a stroll through the historic district. After that, it's time for lunch at a neighborhood eatery where you can have Fabada, one of Asturias' signature dishes. Afternoon excursion continues to Llagar Cortina in Villaviciosa, where you may observe the production of cider and partake in a tasting session. Accommodations and check-in at the hotel in Oviedo.
After Breakfast, We travel to the lovely fishing village of Lastres. We take a stroll past the church, the clock tower, and the dock in the town square. After a traditional lunch, we will have the chance to take a panoramic tour of Gijón in the late afternoon. The primary attractions to see include Cimadevila Park, San Lorenzo Walk, and Plaza Mayor. Now that we have some free time, we may explore the city. It's time for dinner, and today we get to eat a "Espicha" feast. Asturian cuisine served with Asturian cider.This style of meal has gained a lot of popularity recently thanks to the celebration that took place on the winepress the day the cider was made. Squid, tortillas, and other dishes like cured Iberian pork items are always present at the dinner table. Return to the Oviedo hotel for lodging.
Breakfast. We set off on our trek to Galicia. The "Banco de Loiba," sometimes referred to as "the best bench in the world," and the Espasante Port would be our first stops in the Ortegal region. Here, we could have a classic Ras Altas meal of scrambled fish and seafood cocktail. We continue to Ortigueira in the late afternoon so that we can explore its historic district, Santa Marta Church, Town Hall, Dominican Monastery, and Beneficencia Theatre. We carry on towards Corua. Accommodations in A Corua, including hotels.
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Ferrol on 4th day of Tour Package to Asturias Galicia. Our tour guide will show us the Naval Museum, a magnificent naval base dating back to the 18th century, the Magdalena neighbourhood, and other noteworthy structures designed by Galician architect Rodolfo Ucha. We keep going to the Captaincy Gardens, which has a wonderful perspective of the naval shipyards. We travel to Mugardos, a fishing village, where we may sample the renowned "Pulpo a la mugardesa" (octopus speciality) in restaurants.We explore Mugardo's historic district in the afternoon before moving on to Redes. Since 2007, it has served as an illustration of sustainable architecture in this charming fishing community. We will have some leisure time to explore the village. Travel back to the hotel in A Corua and lodging.
The capital of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, will be the destination of our journey with a local guide. In 1985, the city's Old Town received the UNESCO designation as a World Heritage Site. The community is commemorating "The Jubilee of Mercy" this year. Throughout this year of jubilee, the holy Door is still open. In the afternoon, we proceed to A Corua where you have the afternoon free to explore this magnificent city. Lunch is provided by the customer in one of the local restaurants. We have the option to have a "Mariscada" (seafood platte) at the predetermined hour.
We got the chance to visit Astorga on our last day. We'll visit the Gothic Cathedral from the XII century and Gaudi's Episcopal Palace with the help of our local guide. In order to sample a "Cocido Maragato" (Maragato stew) in a restaurant, we then travel to Polvazares Castle. stew composed with 7 different types of meat, chickpeas, and vegetable leaves. Then we can take advantage of some free time to explore this charming village. The tour and our services come to an end when you depart for the chosen airport.
