O Carballiño (two-day visit plan)
DAY 1
Morning
In the morning, we recommend taking a tour of the town by visiting the Veracruz Temple and walking along the main street full of shops and life to reach the Praza Maior and the Parish Church of Saint Cibrán or “Igrexa Vella”. After this tour, it may be a good time to have an aperitif on one of the terraces in this area. Afterwards, we can visit the Praza de Abastos to make some purchases or simply to see the products offered by the market vendors. Very close to the square is the Great Spa of O Carballiño where we can walk through its gardens and contemplate the building, ending with a walk along the bank of the Arenteiro which may be a few hundred meters in the area of the Spa, up to several kilometers by the path that goes on both sides of the River Arenteiro.
Lunch
To end the morning, nothing better than a good meal at one of the restaurants in O Carballiño tasting the signature dish of O Carballiño, the octopus, or any of the multiple options we have.
Afternoon
For the afternoon, we recommend a walk through the Municipal Park of O Carballiño to Lovers’ Rock or Pena dos Namorados (within the complex of the Ethnographic Park). Round trip from the center of the town is about 6 kilometers by spectacular trails always very close to the river Arenteiro.
Dinner
Our recommendation for dinner and tapas in the town, where we have many and varied options. You can also taste the wines, mainly those of O Ribeiro.
DAY 2
Morning
O Carballiño is a town known for its thermal waters, that’s why we recommend enjoying a time of rest and relaxation in one of its thermal centers: Gran Balneario or Great Spa of O Carballiño, or Caldas de Partovia. The Great Spa houses the main facilities of the spa, renovated and expanded, with baths, showers, inhalations and hydromassage. Modern facilities in a historic building. Caldas de Partovia stands out for its waters indicated for rheumatic processes and respiratory conditions. Either option is ideal to enjoy your treatments.
Lunch
To end the morning, nothing better than a good meal in one of the restaurants we have in the center of O Carballiño or go directly to the Ethnographic Park, where visitors will spend the afternoon. There are two restaurants in a unique enclave on the banks of the river Arenteiro.
Afternoon
After enjoying the thermal experience and a good lunch, we recommend visiting the Ethnographic Park of O Arenteiro. After a meal, you can enjoy all the resources offered by this space: Pena dos Namorados (Lovers’ Rock), Muíño do Anxo Museum, Paper Factory Museum, Fish Farm or simply go for a stroll in this area on the banks of the River Arenteiro. It is located on the outskirts of the town center of O Carballiño (only a 5-minute drive away from the town center), in an enclave of tranquility and surrounded by nature, being a space of great tourist interest. Routes, paths and wooden bridges make up this place, on the banks of the river Arenteiro. Another option is to arrive by taking a walk from the center of the town, being 6 kilometers away that separates the park from the town.
Dinner
Our recommendation for dinner is to go out again for tapas around the town, as the options are varied.
