Excursions
Excursions are a fundamental part of the Arcos Journeys Abroad experience and are included as part of your program. We seek different locations in the program region or country that are of natural beauty or cultural or historical significance. These are day trips or overnight outings, which typically occur on weekends. Excursions support us in accomplishing our goal of connecting students to the experience and creating moments of learning and understanding while abroad. This can only occur by going out into the field and encountering these new places firsthand. The most memorable moments in our lives are from impactful experiences that are unique to our daily existence. Below is a list of our available excursions:
A Coruña & Rías Altas
Visit to the Montefaro Viewpoint (Mugardos). Interpretation of the Ría de Ferrol with a view of the Castle of La Palma and San Felipe. Visit Redes (fishing village on the estuary). Pontedeume/Cabanas (beach and lunch!). Depart for A Coruña. Visit Mount of San Pedro/ Tower of Hercules/ Parrote/ Casco Viejo/ María Pita.
Ría de Arousa
Travel to O Grove and embark on a catamaran to visit the marine culture parks for oysters, scallops and mussels, with a tasting of mussels on board. Guided tour of Cambados and free time for lunch in Cambados. Visit Illa de Arousa (Island of Arousa). Free time to go to the beach (Playa do Bao).
Lugo & Camino de Santiago
Travel to Lugo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk along the ancient city wall. Visit the interpretation center. Free time for lunch in Melide, a town on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago. If the weather allows visit the river beach in Furelos. Visit to the Terra de Melide Museum. Start hiking the Camino de Santiago from Melida to Ribadiso (14 km). End on the river beach of the Iso River. Time for swimming and relaxing before heading back to Santiago de Compostela.