Get into the great outdoors and discover one of the many hiking routes...
The Morrazo peninsula not only has a beautiful coastal landscape but has several hiking routes through the hills to viewpoints offering amazing views over the Rias.
La Pintoresca
Playa de Limens, Cangas, Galicia
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FROM
£ 998
PER WEEK
Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 6
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 1 Twin Bedroom
- 2 Bathrooms
- WiFi
- Beach 180m
- Ground Floor: Sitting/dining room (fireplace,TV, DVD, CD), with door to covered terrace. Kitchen (oven, microwave). Double bedroom. Bathroom. WiFi.
- First Floor: Landing with doors to open terrace. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Shower room.
- Outside: Enclosed grounds of lawns and terraces. Barbecue and adjacent dining terrace. Washing machine. Covered parking area.
- Private swimming pool (7m x 3m - 1.40m uniform depth) with Roman steps.
Imagine stepping out of your garden gate and following a country lane for just under 200 metres to reach a dune-backed beach of fine white sand, where a collection of homes, a beach bar and local restaurant do little to interrupt the lush green slopes that rise gently from either end of the shore. Ahead, looking out to sea, the distinctive silhouette of the nearby Cíes Islands forms an impressive backdrop.
This is the enviable situation of La Pintoresca, which, set just back from the unspoilt beach of Limens, enjoys one of the most sought after locations in this pretty corner of Galicia. With such a superb beach so close to hand, you will no doubt spend much of your time here. Nevertheless, should you decide to retreat to the privacy of your own pool, the enclosed neatly presented grounds of the property with their wide lawns and spacious barbecue area offer a thoroughly attractive setting in which to do so.
From here, a covered terrace, accessed by steps, leads the way to the interior, where a smart living area with light tiled floors is cosy and welcoming. Upstairs, wooden floors and ceilings add character to the comfortable bedrooms, and an open terrace looks out across the garden to the nearby water.
Whilst the local restaurant and small shop by the beach can be reached on foot, a journey of just 3km takes you to the waterside town of Cangas, which offers all amenities, some excellent restaurants and a twice weekly market. From here, you may wish to take one of the frequent 20 minute ferry crossings over the water to Vigo, a bustling and attractive centre with a wide range of shops and a daily morning fish market.
- Internet provision is via a satellite connection.
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Location of La Pintoresca
Locality
Great Things to Do Near La Pintoresca
Interested in nautical history? Visit the Masso Maritime Museum in Bueu...
Bueu has grown from the area's fish processing industry. The museum contains maritime ethnography, nautical instruments and furniture and interesting archaelogical remains.
With 1300kms of coastline in Galicia there are plenty of beaches of all types for you to discover...
One of the prettiest is on your doorstep - a short stroll from the house to Limens beach - a perfect way to spend a relaxing day.
For a truly Galician Sunday lunch order a stew (cocido) from nearby restaurant Casa Broullon...
Work up your appetite by walking to the restaurant along the beach. Or try one of their tasty 'empanadas' for a midweek special treat.
Head back towards the beach and follow the path which runs alongside the Ria de Vigo for a pleasant stroll after your lunch...
the path eventually takes you to Cangas if you're feeling like a longer trek!
Take the half-hourly ferry service over to Vigo...
for a spot of retail therapy. You can buy almost anything in Vigo from one of the four main shopping areas all within easy reach of each other. Visit the Basket Weavers Street where hand made baskets have been produced and sold for decades.
Spend a day exploring pretty Baiona...
Not far away via the motorway and well worth a visit. Walk along the Marina promenade, tour the grounds of the Monterreal Castle, visit the replica of La Pinta (which brought the news of the discovery of the New World to Baiona). Explore the old town or make your way up to the Virgen of La Roca statue and admire the views. Not to mention the excellent restaurants - find time to stop for lunch!
Visit the Monastery of Poio...
A fascinating and atmospheric monastery officially declared to be of historic and artistic interest dating from the year 942 or possibly even earlier. It has a interesting library containing the smallest book in the World, an impressive mural of mosaic depicting the French road to Santiago and possibly the largest horreo to be found in Galicia.
Take a ferry from Cangas to the Cies Islands...
Enjoy a lazy day on the fabulous beaches of fine white sand. Or walk through the sand dunes to sweet-smelling eucalyptus groves, watch for rare species of birds or enjoy a meal in the islands' restaurant.
Vigo is justly proud of its Museum 'Quiñones de León' housed in a Galician Manor house, one of the best preserved of its type...
It has nearly 300,000 square metres of parkland and gardens, including English, French and Rose gardens. Also, every summer live performances of all types of music, dancing and theatre are held there
Wend your way to the preserved fishing village of Combarro...
Admire the famous view of its horreos (grain stores) lined up in perfect formation overlooking the banks of the Ria of Pontevedra. An enchanting village and now preserved as a National Heritage Centre.
Make time to visit the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela...
The jewel of Galicia where, for more than 1000 years, pilgrims have gathered from all over Europe. Visit the impressive cathedral, the Plaza del Obradoiro and the old pilgrims' hospital, now a luxurious Parador.
Visit one of Spain's oldest wine museums in Cambados...
All you need to know about cultivation, history and processing of the Albariño wine. Combine with a visit to a bodega - there are many on the roads around Cambados or Tui. (A tour lasts about an hour.)
Take a boat to the island of Ons in the Pontevedra Ria and explore the contrasting coastlines...
The 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.
Pontevedra, with its beautiful old town 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. If you would like to see a bull ring, take the opportunity whilst visiting - Galica's only bull ring is here and the tradition of bull fighting is still strong.
Stop in Hio to view the elaborate stone cross beside the church...
A true work of art, crafted from a single piece of stone and famous throughout Galicia.
Take the children to the aquarium at O'Grove...
Built on a strip of land which is almost completely surrounded by the sea.
Galicia is steeped in legends, discover some of them as you sightsee...
It is said, for example, that when God put his hand down on the earth between the Atlantic sea and Galicia he formed the Rias with his fingers. La Lanzada beach between Sanxenxo and O'Grove has its legends too and women go there still to perform the Ritual of the Nine Waves to guarantee their fertility. It is a glorious sandy beach backed by dunes and great for beach and seaside activities
Visit the castle of Soutomaior. Surrounded by 100 year old trees and set in magnificent grounds which contain many rare species of plants...
Including Camelias which thrive in this part of Galicia. This imposing castle, with drawbridge, portcullis and well preserved walls, has spectacular views from the battlements. Take a picnic or enjoy a meal in the adjoining hotel.
Take the bridge over to the island of La Toja, home to a 'Balneario' of spas and thermal waters...
Buy some of the toiletries made with the local minerals in the little shop on the island, which also serves as a fascinating museum.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Cangas | 10 mins | |
| Vigo | 35 mins | |
| Pontevedra | 40 mins | |
| Baiona | 55 mins | |
| O Grove | 1 Hr | |
| Santiago de Compostela | 1 Hr 10 mins |
Beaches
| Playa de Liméns | 2 mins | |
| Playa de Nerga | 5 mins | |
| Playa de Areabrava | 10 mins | |
| Playa de Melide | 20 mins |
Airports
| Vigo | 35 mins | |
| Santiago de Compostela | 1 Hr 20 mins | |
| A Coruña | 1 Hr 50 mins | |
| Porto | 2 Hrs |
ports
| Santander | 5 Hrs 40 mins | |
| Bilbao | 6 Hrs 50 mins |
