Pazo Carrasqueira
HCAM1, Cambados, North Spain
Manor with vineyards & pool in Galicia
This historic Pazo stands in the parish of Sisan, just outside Cambados, centre of the Albariño wine region.
This makes an ideal base for those wishing to combine gastronomy and wine tasting with a seaside holiday and at the same time enjoy the comforts of an historic country house hotel.
The house itself, once the local manor house, is thought to date back to the early XVIII century and has lovely peaceful grounds looking out across vineyards.
There is a good sized swimming pool.
As well as a cafeteria the Pazo has a more intimate restaurant and a wine cellar where they still make their own Albariño and sometimes arrange tastings.
Accommodation
9 double rooms: 2 superior on ground floor, 3 standard on first floor and 4 attic rooms.
All rooms have ensuite bathrooms TV, telephone, minibar and piped music.
Hotel Features
Swimming pool
Active wine cellar
Golf, walking routes and other cultural tours can be organised through the hotel.
Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.
Hotel Facilities
WiFi all areasGarden/Patio/Terrace
Sports and Wellbeing
Swimming Pool (outdoor, seasonal)Room facilities (all rooms)
En-suite bathroomTV
Dining
Bar for clients only serving drinks and light snacksParking
On-site parking (free)
Ribadumia, Cambados, North Spain
At the very heart of the Albariño wine region, Cambados, with its nicely preserved old town is ideal for those wishing to combine gastronomic delights with a seaside holiday.
Just a short drive to the North lies Isla Arousa, accessible by road bridge, with miles of beautiful beaches whilst to the south lies the popular tourist resort of O Grove.
Cambados itself is teeming with wine merchants, tapas bars and seafood restaurants, has several buildings of historic interest and a lovely seafront promenade with views out across the ria.Go across to Illa de Arousa and enjoy the lovely beaches there. Take a boat trip or go canoeing there.
- Visit the Valle Inclan museum in Vilanova de Arousa.
- Sample the local gastronomy at the restaurants and bars in the old quarter of Vilanova de Arousa and Illa de Arousa – great food, great value!
- Lovely riverside walks " Las Rutas de Los Molinos" taking in ancient watermills (some now restored) in Meano and the surrounding area .
- Numerous Bodegas (wineries) to visit in the area to sample and buy the fantastic, internationally renowned white wine "Albarino".
- Visit the ancient monasteries of Armentieira and Poio, just a short drive away.
- Spend a few hours or more in the old, coastal town of Cambados, capital and heart of the Albarino wine making area.
- Enjoy Combarro, a museum almost, of a typical Galician fishing village.
- Take a boat trip in the Rias de Arousa and Pontevedra, visiting the mussel beds.
- Enjoy all kinds of watersports – diving, snorkelling, sailing,windsurfing, canoeing, rafting and fishing.
- Experience the lively fish markets at Sanxenxo, O Grove and Portonovo. Buy produce to cook at home.
- Play golf at the fabulous 18 hole courses at nearby Meis and Isla La Toja.
- Horse riding and cycling (you can rent electric bikes, with or without a guide).
- Feast on fish and seafood at the lively resort and marina of Sanxenxo.
- Take a boat trip to the magical Islas Cies from Vigo.
- Visit the historic cities of Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra and Vigo – all within easy reach.
