Great Things to Do Near Casa Camboa
Admire the Camelias...
Early or late season is the time to catch the best of Galicia's famous Camelias which grow throughout the length of Galicia from La Coruña down to Vigo and especially around the Rias Baixas. There are several historic country houses with beautifully landscaped gardens where you can marvel at their beauty. The closest is the Pazo de Oca near La Estrada.
Mingle with the locals at a traditional festival...
Wild horses near this area are rounded up in a grand festival of 'La Rapa das Bestas' - the Capture of the Beasts which takes place in A Estrada over several days of the first weekend in July. The stockbreeders gather to tame, brand and groom the animals following a tradition dating back to the 16th century.
Visit Galicia's only bullring in Pontevedra...
Galica's only bull ring is here and the tradition of bull fighting is still strong.
Pontevedra is not only a feast to the eyes, but also the taste buds!
Try some Iberian pork, some delicious Spanish cheeses or the unforgettable home smoked salmon from the Meson area situated behind the Town Hall.
Wend your way to the preserved fishing village of Combarro...
See the famous view of its horreos (grain stores) lined up in perfect formation overlooking the banks of the Ria of Pontevedra. Stop for a tapa in one of the tiny tavernas whilst there.
Take a boat trip to Ons Island and see the contrasting coastlines...
Craggy rocks to the West with steep cliffs and caves, and fine white sandy beaches to the East. During summer months boats leave from many of the mainland towns - the journey lasts around 40 minutes.
Sample the seafood at O Grove...
For late season visitors to Galicia, indulge yourself at O Grove which becomes seafood party central during the first two weeks of October! Seafood menus, stalls on the quayside, cookery demonstrations and delicious local wines, O Grove has them all. Expect fresh langoustines, crabs, shrimp, octopus and squid plus inshore and deep sea fish. Plus barnacles, a local delicacy.
Minlge with the locals at the salmon festival held in May in A Estrada...
If there is one dish which can be identified with A Estrada above all others it is the salmon. It forms the basis of more than hundred recipes - pasties, croquettes, roasted, or with sauce.
Spend the day relaxing in the sunshine by the pool...
Ennjoy the peace and quiet of your garden - take some good books and relax!
Try some tasty tapas in Portonovo...
Sample some traditional food a la Gallega with skate and floury potatoes all delicately cooked in a deliciously rich sauce.
Visit Padron for some tasty Padron pappers...
Traditionally believed to be the town where the remains of the Apostle James landed. The boat was tied to a stone, a 'pedrón', which can be seen below the altar of Santiago Cathedral. It was once a great Roman town but is now best known for the delicious peppers grown there and eaten throughout Spain.
Visit the pretty town of Pontevedra, Galicia's smallest provincial capital, for sightseeing, shopping and tasty tapas...
During the 16th century it was the capital of Galicia and an important port too (Columbus' ship the 'Santa Maria' was built here). As a result it has a fascinating historical centre, both beautiful and well preserved with a maze of lanes, arcades and delightful stone flagged squares.
Cambados, is a peaceful seaside town about 40 minutes' away by car and possibly one of the prettiest in Galicia...
Not only possessing admirable architecture, it is also in the heart of a prime wine production area and has many specialist shops selling the local produce.
Take a boat trip from O Grove along the sheltered Ría de Arousa...
The calm waters of the Ría provide the perfect conditions for the cultivation of mussels and oysters and Galicia is the second largest producer in the world. The Ría is also a resting place for migrating birds en route from Africa to Northern Europe and the coast here is a protected zone for them. You'll even get to sample the fresh mussels on board!
Have a go at windsurfing at La Lanzada beach between Sanxenxo and O Grove...
A spectacular beach, backed by sand dunes, from where you can still see the ruins of an old tower-fortress which was once part of the defense system of Santiago de Compostela.
Galicia has many thermal springs with reputed medicinal qualities...
The Thermal Village in Cuntis dates back to Roman times and many have claimed to have rid themselves of their aches and pains over the years. Now a new spa has been built which you can try for yourselves.
Pop down to the market in nearby A Estrada...
Go on Wednesday mornings for a fine range of fresh foods and local produce from the area. - there's another in Cuntis on Saturday mornings too.
Relax in the elegant surroundings of the house or sit in the shade of one of the three camelia trees in the garden...
As the evening cools down move into the conservatory where you can still take advantage of the lovely views.
Pick up some hand made pottery...
Pay a visit to the gallery displaying Sargadelos ceramics in A Estrada. With exceptionally attractive figurines, plates and jewellery of a design unique to this part of Galicia you will find it hard to resist bringing home a piece!
Visit the old town in Vigo with its streets of oysters and basket sellers...
Have a shopping spree in any of four different shopping centres, and take in the museum which has around 300,000 square metres of parkland surrounding it.
