In a nutshell

Combarro is a rebellious corner of Galicia that really wants to surprise you: the horreos - ancient grain stores on stilts - rise up like something from a film set, while the sea is not just a nice view, but a resource which encapsulates hard work, tradition and passion. Want to know more? Jump aboard the catamaran and discover the bateas, where ingenuity transforms the sea into a work of art!

Main stops

The horreos of Combarro
A catamaran trip to discover the bateas

The programme

Combarro isn't one of those fairytale villages where everything is graceful and groomed: it's a fishing village, where everything is still dictated by the rhythms of the sea. You'll see it immediately: nets stretched out in the sun, boats ready to take to the water, salty sea air that stings your face...while the port seems to whisper: *"What're you going to do? *Stay on land, or come and discover what life's really like around here?"

Before accepting the challenge, however, get lost among the cobbled alleyways, where the stone houses seem to have been sculpted by time and salt. And then there are the horreos: grain stores raised up on stone pillars, suspended between ingenuity and necessity. Once upon a time, they protected the harvest from damp and mice, but today they are the silent guardians of a rural architecture that you won't find anywhere else.

Then it's time to leave the photos and tourist poses behind you: climb aboard. The catamaran will take you straight to the beating heart of Galicia's economy, the bateas: floating platforms where mussels and oysters are cultivated as opposed to fished. You'll see them growing attached to long ropes, swinging in the water like divas waiting to make their debut... yes, in the most famous restaurants in the region!

And speaking of the stage...get ready for a star tasting! Super-fresh mussels await you, just cooked and served with wine, water and a soft drink. No fork necessary - all you need to get stuck in is your fingers, and plenty of enthusiasm to experience the taste of the sea!

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the trail, without forgetting a light, windproof jacket.