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Hotel Stays
Special Interest
Gardens
Walking in Galicia
Island of A Toxa, Galicia, Spain
This walking holiday in Galicia combines coastal scenery, peaceful riverside trails and the famous pilgrim routes leading to Santiago de Compostela. Daily walks range from 4 to 10 miles, with highlights including the beaches and coves of the O Grove Peninsula, the shaded paths of the Camino Portugués, the riverside mills along the Ruta da Pedra e da Auga, and a boat trip featuring fresh mussels paired with Albariño wine. The final stage of the Camino Francés leads you into Santiago’s grand cathedral square – a fitting finale to the journey.
Please note
On full day excursions, a packed lunch will be provided.
Included excursions
O Grove walking route (walking: 10 miles)
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We start with a short drive to Mirador da Siradella for coastal views before heading to Praia da Lanzada. The walk follows a 10-mile loop around the O Grove Peninsula, with wooden walkways, small coves and open headlands. The route finishes in Meloxo, a fishing port where the daily catch still comes ashore. A packed lunch will be provided for this full day walk.
Camino Portugués (walking: 3.7 miles)
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A short transfer takes us inland to join the Camino Portugués. We walk 3.7 miles alongside the Río Gafos, following shaded woodland paths into Pontevedra. This historic town is known for its traffic-free old centre, lively squares and relaxed cafés, making it ideal for some free time. A gentle and accessible walk, returning to A Toxa by late afternoon. A packed lunch will be provided for this full day walk.
Ruta da Pedra e da Auga (walking: 9 miles)
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Today’s 9-mile walk follows the Ruta da Pedra e da Auga, a riverside trail linking Armenteira to Cambados. The route passes restored watermills, woodland paths and the Umia River, finishing in the Albariño wine region’s main town. With a mix of nature and history, this is one of Galicia’s most rewarding walking routes. A packed lunch will be provided for this full day walk.
Boat trip and walk (walking: 4 miles)
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A relaxed half day begins with a walk around A Toxa Island and over to O Grove port. From here, a one-hour boat trip explores the Ría de Arousa, passing mussel platforms, with a tasting of fresh mussels and Albariño wine on board. A final 1.2-mile walk brings you back to the hotel.
Camino Francés (walking: 10 miles)
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Our final walk of the week follows the last 10 miles of the Camino Francés, from O Amenal to Santiago de Compostela. The route passes eucalyptus forests and Monte do Gozo, where the cathedral first comes into view. The walk ends in Praza do Obradoiro, the main square in front of the cathedral, with free time to explore before returning to A Toxa. A packed lunch will be provided for this full day walk.
Location
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The hotel is located on one of the scenic ‘Rias Baixas’ of Pontevedra in the green landscapes of Galicia. The island of A Toxa features walking trails, thermal springs, a golf course, a small shopping centre less than half-a-mile from the hotel, and the unique Chapel of St Caralampio, which is covered in scallop shells. The fishing port of O Grove, known for its large indoor market hall and seafood restaurants, is less than a mile away and can be reached on foot via a level bridge that links Toxa to the mainlan...
Walking in Galicia isn’t just a holiday, it’s an invitation to slow down, breath in the lush air, and let the land reveal its beauty one step at a time through woodland paths, eucalyptus forests and into the heart of Spain’s history.
Richard Newsome, Director of Product
Hotel details
There are 116 air-conditioned rooms, each with: • Varying views • Kettle and coffee maker • TV • Mini bar (extra charge) • Hairdryer. All rooms have a bath with an overhead shower.
The Punta Vendaval restaurant, which fuses traditional and avant-garde cuisine, is open between 1330-1530 and 2030-2330. Wine is included with dinner. Buffet breakfasts are available here between 0800-1100 and 0800-1130 on Sundays and holidays. Louxo Bistro is open between 0900-2400 (extra charge, Tapas menu is available between 1330-1530 and 2030-2330) The pool bar (extra charge) is open between June-September.
Restaurant (buffet breakfasts and waiter-served dinners)
Bistro (extra charge)
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa with Thalassotherapy (reservation required) sauna, and Turkish bath (treatments available for an extra charge)
Gym
Wi-Fi
The spa complex and indoor swimming pool at neighbouring Eurostars Isla de La Toja, the sister hotel, are also free to use. There is a lift to all floors and no steps to negotiate within the grounds.