ACTIVE TOURISM IN THE RÍAS BAIXAS: DISCOVERING THE PESCANOVA BIOMARINE CENTER MUSEUM
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DAY 1. Starting Point – Rías Baixas:
Departure from designated starting point towards Rías Baixas, with brief stops along the way (lunch at the traveller’s expense). Arrival at the hotel, room allocation, leisure time, dinner, and accommodation.
DAY 2. Birdwatching & Hiking Route: A Lanzada – Pescanova Biomarine Center museum.
Breakfast at the hotel. We will then embark on a route through A Lanzada, joined by a guide who specialises in hiking and birdwatching. A Lanzada is a captivating place filled with ancient mysteries, located within the municipalities of Sanxenxo and O Grove. We will walk through a journey of about 3 km, enjoying a stunning natural environment and observing a variety of birds throughout our hike. We will visit the bird observatory, where we will be able to see different species such as seagulls, mallards, and ducks, among others. We will also explore the most noteworthy enclaves, steeped in history and featuring beautiful coastal landscapes like the hermitage of Ntra. Sra. de la Lanzada, the beaches of Foxos, Areas Gordas, and A Lapa with the Outeiriño islet.
Lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will proceed with a guided tour of the Pescanova Biomarine Center museum (entry included). This museum is Spain’s first private aquaculture technological centre, leading in R&D. We will traverse through its 5 interactive sectors, where we will playfully and interactively learn about Nueva Pescanova. In the Pescanova Biomarine Center museum, you will grasp the significance of marine ecosystems for life on Earth, the challenges they face, and our responsibilities. In addition, you will learn about what aquaculture is and why it originated in China 3,500 years before Christ. You will discover the benefits of aquaculture, the keys to ensuring responsible and sustainable practice, and the major milestones over more than 5,000 years of aquaculture history globally.
Return to the hotel, dinner, and accommodation.
DAY 3. Rías Baixas – Starting Point:
Breakfast at the hotel. Then we will head back to our place of origin, making brief stops en route (lunch at the traveller’s expense). Our services conclude upon arrival.
SUPPLIERS:
Accommodation at Hotel Carlos I 4*
Dining planned at Gran Talaso Hotel Sanxenxo Restaurant
Tour guides provided by Viajes Interrías
Pescanova Biomarine Center museum
Transport by Autocares Novas Rías