
The Rias Baixas region consists of the southern part of the province of A Coruna and and all of Pontevedra province in the autonomous community of Galicia, located in north western Spain and next to the coastline of Rias Altas.
The area has been designated a Denominacion de Origen for the quality of the wines produced here, the region is renowned for its wine produced from the Albarino grapes. This area is misty, romantic and mysterious and covered with green hills, historic houses known as Pazos and medieval castles, white beaches and beautiful coast lines. This region has a variety of Rias Baixas apartments and Rias Baixas villas especially at Pontevedra and A Coruna.
The Galician coast line is famous for its estuaries that flow into the ocean and its beaches are also considered to be one of Spain's best surfing and wind surfing destinations. With over forty Galician beaches receiving the coveted European Blue Flag award, tourists can practice windsurfing and surfing from clean white sandy beaches that are exposed to the open ocean like San Jorge, Valdovino, and Pantin. The coast line consists of seven hundred and seventy beaches and stretches over 1,400 kilometres. For tourists who are planning to spend most of their time on the beach you can rent Rias Baixas apartments or Rias Baixas villas located in close proximity to some of Europe's cleanest and most beautiful beaches.Another wonderful coastlines, by the way, are:
The hinterland is full of rushing rivers and is covered with forests. This green wildness consists of meadows, eucalyptus woods and vineyards that produce wine that compliments the sea food that is brought in by the fishermen. The region is marked with petroglyphs that are carved into rocks, convents and churches, medieval monasteries, Roman bridges and Celtic settlements. In a place where folklore and Christian tradition are inseparable, old crucifixes made of stone is a common feature. If you can find Rias Baixas apartments or Rias Baixas villas you are sure to enjoy the calmness and quiet of the countryside. The people of this region are known to be superstitious and reserved and they also consider their soil sacred. The food from this region is one of the best in Europe with the finest shellfish and seafood coming from here. There are plenty of vegetebles, beef cattle, poultry and fruit produced in this area.
The cobbled streets, small shops, resturants and cathedral square in Santiago contribute to the pleasant atmosphere that will greet you on your visit to the beautiful and unique region of Rias Baixas . Being the focal point of Galicia, it serves as the entry point to the region as it has an international airport. The two oother airports are found in Vigo and A Coruna. Santiago has a wide range of Rias Baixas villas and Rias Baixas apartments to chose from.
