Placed in a truly exceptional location, flanked by the blue ocean waters and a sea of green pines, Muxía offers visitors a setting in which nature and culture blend together, a place to enjoy its beautiful beaches, tracks and ancient traditions. The library of the Parador includes a collection of works by the Batallón Literario de Costa da Morte that invites you to discover its memory, perpetuated in the history of the shipwrecks of the Costa da Morte, in the skill of the lace makers of Camariñas and Muxía, in the creativity of the potters of Buño, the dangerous work of the barnacle fishermen, and the redeiras, the women of this coast who have weaved the fishermen’s nets since time immemorial.
The Costa da Morte is a land of cultural and natural monuments. You’ll be amazed by the Dolmen de Dombate, “the cathedral of Galician megaliths” that crowns Monte Pindo, the Mount Olympus of Celtic mythology. Or you can take a walk along the famous Camiño dos Faros from Malpica to Finisterre, one of the best hiking routes on the Galician coast. The Parador is also an excellent starting point to see the waterfalls in the Ruta das Fervenzas de Carballo, the Caldeiras do Castro, and the impressive Cascada del Ézaro. And if a different experience is what you’re after, then don’t miss the WAOH! Route, the first European scuba diving route to focus on underwater heritage.
Founded in 25 BCE by the emperor Augustus, Mérida is home to the most important Roman settlement on the peninsula. The best way to discover the city is to wander through its olds streets and see spectacular monuments such as the Roman Amphitheatre, Circus and Theatre, which has been the backdrop for the International Festival of Classical Theatre since 1933. Other sights not to be missed include the National Museum of Roman Art and the city’s magnificent Arab heritage, such as the Alcazaba and the Archaeological Complex of the Morería.
Mérida is much more than the city, Nearby you can see prehistoric structures such as the Dolmen of Lácara and the burial sites of Huerta Montero, and visit the Roman reservoirs of Proserpina and Cornalvo, where you can relax in the bathing areas and bars. If you like nature, you’ll be amazed by the Natural Park of Cornalvo, while the tremendous biological wealth of the National Park of Monfragüe is just a little further away. And if golf is your game, you’ll find an excellent course just 8 kilometres away from the city.
The best way to discover León is by wandering through its exceptional historical quarter, where you’ll be amazed by its cathedral, a gem of the Spanish Gothic style that is internationally famous for its 13th c.-stained-glass windows. Your walk will take you past other spectacular monuments such as the Real Colegiata, the Palacio de los Guzmanes or Gaudi’s Casa Botines de Gaudí, and if you feel like relaxing for a while, stop off at the beautiful Plaza Mayor, or continue along the streets of the famous districts of the Barrio Húmedo and Barrio Romántico , or find out more about the city’s fascinating history and art at its many museums.
León is surrounded by a truly exceptional heritage. Nearby are the historical cities of Astorga and Ponferrada, the headquarters of the Templar knights, or discover unique buildings such as the Mozarabic monastery of San Miguel de la Escalada. The region also offers impressive sights like the Caves of Valporquero and the Hoces de Vegacervera, and many hiking trails, such as the Roman Gold Trail, which takes you into the World Heritage landscape of Las Médulas. And for the more daring, the Valle de Anciles offers an exclusive safari of bison and Pottoka horses.