Shore Excursion Details

Gourmet Tour - Galician Food & Its Markets

La Coruña, Spain

Gourmet Tour - Galician Food & Its Markets

DETAILS

  • 41/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

Enjoy a panoramic driving tour through La Coruña with an enlightening stop at a market that offers many of the ingredients that will be found in your lunch. While traveling through the historical seaside port, you will notice that many of the buildings boast glass-enclosed balconies called “galerias,” the reason La Coruña is called “Crystal City.” Even so, the Tower of Hercules stands as the city’s most-recognized symbol, as this UNESCO World Heritage site is the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse still used for maritime signaling. Browsing one of the many local food markets will offer another perspective of the city. You will see locals shopping for traditional ingredients, especially Galician seafood. A meal that includes freshly caught octopus awaits you at A Pulpeira de Melide, a casual tavern-style restaurant in the heart of the city. Galician octopus is remarkably tender and typically flavored with olive oil and Spanish paprika.


HIGHLIGHTS
• Settle in for a driving tour of La Coruña and pass highlights such as the Tower of Hercules.
• Browse a bustling food market that especially reflects the bounty of local seafood.
• Dine on a traditional Galician lunch that features octopus, a local specialty.


HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 1 hour of moderate walking over mainly even surfaces with some steps to negotiate. It is not recommended for guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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