2-6th June, Pontevedra, Galicia

Technical field trips

All Field Trips will be held on Friday, 6 June. Departure and arrival from/to Pontevedra, from 9:00 to 18:00. A basic lunch bag will be provided. 

Please note that the organization reserves the right to cancel Field Trips that do not meet the minimum registration quota required. 

 

» TFT-1. Cabo Home and Costa da Vela

  • after arriving by bus to Donón (GMAPS 74CQ+MJ Donón, Cangas) we will hike by the Costa da Vela trail to Cabo Home (Cape Home), which is about 8 km of soft sightseeing along the cliffs of Costa da Vela, the northern entrance to Ria de Vigo, in front of the well-known Cies Islands ( https://maps.app.goo.gl/FWscr1PUr9BMtX4Z6). We will keep walking to Punta Robaleira Lighthouse and Subrido Cape and relaxing at Melide beach. In the afternoon, a short visit to Udra’s Cape and the village of Bueu, and optionally to the Massó Museum (maritime, fishing and canning inheritance) .
  • Registration fee: 40 €

 

» TFT-2. Carreiron Natural Park and Illa de Arousa

  • We will walk the Carreirón Trail (flat and easy 7 km), a perimetral coastal trail around Carreirón Natural Park, enjoying beaches and views of the Illa de Arousa (https://maps.app.goo.gl/HLJenHMVyoEu4PXw6 ). It will be breeding season for seagulls and the few oystercatcher pairs in the area. In the afternoon, you could rent a canoe for rowing between mussel culture rafts, relax by swimming at sea, or visit the Illa de Arousa village.
  • Registration fee: 35 €

 

» TFT-3. Cambados village and Rías Baixas Wineries

  • We will visit the Wine and Ethnographic Museum of Cambados, the Tide Mill Museum “A Seca”, the city of Cambados, and we will visit a Rias Baixas winery , including wine tasting (GMAPS: G6Q7+W9 A Igrexa, Vilanova de Arousa)
  • Registration fee: 65 €

 

» TFT-4. Illa de Sálvora, Galician Atlantic Islands National Park

  • We will travel to Aguiño (GMAPS: GX9J+RG Ribeira, at the north side of Ría de Arousa, about one hour trip) and we will be transferred by boat to Sálvora Island (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KXqHhsifLD4hPqji9 ), one of the islands forming the Galician Atlantic Islands National Park, and enjoy views and a seagull colony at their breeding peak. Due to the limitations of the boats, this activity is planned for a maximum of 50 assistants.
  • Registration fee: 60 €

 

» TFT-5. Hiking by Serra do Cando-Suido

  • We will perform a 12 km circular hike through the Serra do Cando-Suido, passing by the Three-Rias Sight Point (GMAPS: CHXV+2Q Ventoselo, A Lama) e Porta do Alén (gmaps: FJF8+48 A Lama).
  • Registration fee: 35 €

 

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