{"id":17438,"date":"2018-08-10T20:05:37","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T18:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.piratasdenabia.com\/what-to-do-in-the-rias-baixas\/"},"modified":"2018-08-10T20:05:37","modified_gmt":"2018-08-10T18:05:37","slug":"what-to-do-in-the-rias-baixas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.piratasdenabia.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-the-rias-baixas\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in the R\u00edas Baixas"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a wide range of cultural, gastronomic and sporting activities (among others) to do in the R\u00edas Baixas. For this reason, more and more people are visiting the southeast of Galicia to discover its incredible landscapes, leaving behind the taboo of bad weather; and the fact is that, in this autonomous community, tourists not only accompany us during the summer season, it is also common to receive news of high occupancy rates in all the long weekends of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

What are the R\u00edas Baixas?<\/h2>\n

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The area between Cape Finisterre, in the province of A Coru\u00f1a, and the border with Portugal, in the province of Pontevedra, is popularly known as R\u00edas Baixas<\/strong>. In short, the R\u00edas Baixas cover the west coast of A Coru\u00f1a and the entire coast of Pontevedra<\/strong>. More than 300 kilometers of coastline that, as its name suggests, has several estuaries along its route.<\/p>\n

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R\u00edas Baixas: Corcubi\u00f3n, Muros and Noia, Arousa, Pontevedra, Ald\u00e1n and Vigo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The main estuaries that make up this Galician area are, from north to south, the<\/strong> estuary of Corcubi\u00f3n<\/strong>, the<\/strong> estuary of Muros and Noya<\/strong>, the<\/strong> estuary of Arosa<\/strong>, the<\/strong> estuary of Ald\u00e1n<\/strong>, the<\/strong> estuary of Pontevedra and the estuary of Vigo<\/strong>. All of them are larger than most estuaries in Galicia.<\/p>\n

The R\u00edas Baixas offer a wide range of possibilities and are ideal for all types of travelers. Tourism in R\u00edas Baixas<\/strong> is coastal<\/strong>, gastronomic<\/strong>, includes cultural visits<\/strong>, contact with nature<\/strong>, water sports<\/strong>… everything has a place in the R\u00edas Baixas.<\/p>\n

The blue tones of the Atlantic Ocean blend with the green colors so characteristic of Galicia, creating a unique atmosphere full of peace and inviting to rest.<\/p>\n

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R\u00edas Baixas Tour with Naviera Nabia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some of the most visited coastal towns<\/strong> are Noia<\/strong>, Cambados<\/strong>, Sanxenso<\/strong>, Pontevedra<\/strong>, Baiona and Vigo<\/strong>. The journey along the coast allows you to visit small fishing villages, historical gems and large cities, all of which are easy to enjoy at any time of the year.<\/p>\n

As we will see below, the R\u00edas Baixas hide an incredible location, ideal for all ages and tastes<\/strong>. For example, gastronomy lovers should not miss a visit to the R\u00edas Baixas, traditionally known as the best gastronomic area of Galicia. The<\/strong> fish and seafood are the specialty<\/strong>which, having just arrived from the port, are used in all kinds of stews and grills: from raw clams and oysters<\/strong> with a squeeze of lemon juice only, until trout and stuffed salmon, without forgetting the traditional octopus.<\/strong> All this washed down with wines from the Rias Baixas D.O., which has almost 30 different wineries that produce high quality wine and orujo.<\/p>\n

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Arousa Island, Rias Baixas (Galicia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In addition, if you like water sports, no matter what your favorite one is, you will surely find the place to practice it in this area of Galicia. Surfing, scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, rafting, kayaking, water skiing and even fishing,<\/strong> the clean and rough waters of the Atlantic allow you to fully enjoy the water and release tension.<\/p>\n

If you want to know them, we advise you to continue reading our selection of the best places to visit in the R\u00edas Baixas. Without underestimating some points not mentioned, these are some of the must-see places that you should not miss if you are planning to travel to the north of Galicia<\/strong>, specifically to its beautiful R\u00edas Baixas.<\/p>\n

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What to do in the R\u00edas Baixas<\/h2>\n

As we said before, although all the estuaries in this southern enclave of Galicia have a similar geography, each one has its own charm<\/strong>, being its main tourist assets the boat trips in the R\u00edas Baixas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Below is a description of each estuary. <\/strong>All are suitable for any type of visitor, including families who want to spend their vacations in the R\u00edas Baixas with children.<\/p>\n

VIGO RIVER<\/h3>\n
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R\u00eda de Vigo, R\u00edas Baixas (Galicia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vigo is the most populated city in Galicia<\/strong>, which logically, makes it receive a greater number of visitors per year and its activity grows around tourism, offering visitors a large number of activities and areas<\/strong> to discover.<\/p>\n

These are some of the best known places to see in the R\u00eda de Vigo<\/strong>:<\/p>\n