FREE TOUR El Grove
The best option to discover the city in an economical way.
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What does the Free Tour El Grove consist of?
Possibly your best option to get to know El Grove in a fun and authentic way.
A moment of culture and fun for everyone.
Enjoy your free tour in the Grove as a couple, with friends or in a group!
The free tours of El Grove are the perfect excuse to take some time to get to know better the cultural heritage of Spain.
The free tours of the Grove are free tours organized by guides who show the most emblematic tourist sites of a town or city. These tours are usually done on foot.
While there are several options and types of free tours in Spain, most are usually tours that include approximately 10 to 12 people. and last between 1 and 3 hours depending on the planned itinerary.
In any case, always check the detailed information we provide to know all the details of your free tour: schedules, cancellation policy, meeting point and all the information you need to make the most of your experience without having to worry about anything.
What to see and do in El Grove?
El Grove, Galicia is an idyllic place for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Known for its crystal clear beaches and lush green landscapes, El Grove is located on the peninsula of O Salnés, surrounded by the Atlantic Sea. The city has a long history dating back to the Romans, who established settlements in the area due to its fishing wealth.
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Chapel of San Antón
The Chapel of San Antón in El Grove, Galicia is a historical and religious monument dating from the 18th century. Its architectural design presents a mixture of baroque and neoclassical influences, which makes it a unique jewel in the Galician cultural heritage. The chapel is located in the urban center of El Grove, surrounded by beautiful gardens overlooking the sea.
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Confin Beach
Confin Beach, located in El Grove, Galicia, is a true coastal paradise. With an extension of 1.5 km of fine golden sand, this beach offers crystal clear and calm waters that invite you to swim and enjoy the sun. Confin Beach has services such as showers, footbaths and even an area for people with reduced mobility.
Itinerary
We will meet at the indicated time at the square of O Corgosquare, where we will start this free tour of El Grove, one of the ports of entry to the entrance to the Arosa estuary.
We will start the visit with an introduction about the seafaring origins origins of this town and we will stop in front of the façade of the
Town Hall
to see the coat of arms of El Grove, linked to a series of legends that, of course, we will reveal to you.
We will walk along the Dark Street until we reach the
Plaza de Arriba
where we will talk about the economic development of the town and tell you some curiosities related to smallpox.
smallpox
. Strolling through the streets of El Grove we will find typical seafaring dwellings, such as the House of Patínand historical buildings such as the
old hospital
hospital, the
chapel of San Antón
or the first canning factory of the municipality.
Next, we will go to the
Peralto, where we will see the
where we will see the particular structure of its streets that go down to the port. Following this route we will arrive at the beach of Confín, where we will know the seafood activity of El Grove and we will observe the bridge that leads to the island of La Toja.
We will explain from this point the peculiarities of this island, one of the most popular thermal centers in Galicia.
one of the most popular thermal centers in Galicia
and listen to some enigmatic stories about it. Afterwards, we will go to the
port
to see the
statue of the Mariscadores
and the
fish market
one of the most important points for the fishing trade of the town.
Finally, we will return to the starting point, where we will say goodbye after about an hour and a half.
Meeting Point and Duration
The meeting point of the Free Tour El Grove in the Plaza de O Corgo. It lasts approximately one hour and a half.
