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Galician tourist trains reach record occupancy figures

  • The routes continue in August and September, and the complete schedule can be consulted through the Turismo de Galicia website or at the RENFE stations.

This August, Galicia’s tourist trains continue running with six routes that have achieved a historical occupancy record, exceeding 96%. This program, an initiative of the Xunta de Galicia in collaboration with RENFE, offers travelers the opportunity to explore nature, viewpoints, lighthouses, and the architectural heritage of the region, combined with gastronomic experiences that make each trip a tourist proposal. unique.

 

The Lighthouse route, which takes passengers through northern Galicia, with stops at Cabo Ortegal, the Vixía Herbeira viewpoint, the Sanctuary of Santo André de Teixido, and Cabo Estaca de Bares, took place on August 3 and will be repeated on August 31 and September 7.

 

On August 10, travelers embarked on the Rías Baixas route, which includes landscapes such as the Ría de Arousa and visits to the Torres de Oeste in Catoira. In addition, the route offers a stop at the Adega de Pazo de Baión, a tour of the historic center of Cambados and a crossing through the Ría de Vigo, disembarking on the island of San Simón.

 

For those interested in viticulture, the Monterrei route, departing on August 17, still has places available. This tour includes a tasting at the Castelo de Monterrei, visits to the Terras de Gargalo winery, the towns of Verín and Allariz, and ends at the Baños de Molgas train station, after a cheese tasting at the Ecoespazo de Rexo and a visit to the Collegiate Church of Xunqueira de Ambía.

 

That same August 17, the As Mariñas route will depart from A Coruña and pass through Betanzos, Paderne and Pontedeume, before ending in Ferrol. Travelers will be able to enjoy a boat ride on the Ferrol estuary and a tour of the historic A Magdalena neighborhood.

 

On August 24, the Lamprey route will take participants to discover this jewel of Galician gastronomy. The tour includes visits to the Salvaterra de Miño Castle, the Wine Science Museum, and the historic center of Tui with its cathedral. In addition, travelers will be able to see the fishing boats on the Miño River, traditional buildings for lamprey fishing, and will end with a tasting of local products at the Condado-Paradanta Cooperative.

 

In September, the routes will continue, and you can consult the complete schedule and make reservations through the Turismo de Galicia website or at the RENFE stations.