
Founded in 1561 by the Ozores de Sotomayor, this convent of exquisite predilection is sited next to the fishing port of A Guarda, just a few kilometers from where the Miño River opens to the sea between Galicia and Portugal. The interiors, which are as silent as such a monastery recommends, were decorated by Isabel Tapia with a homey but very elegant style, featuring cotton pattern screens, curtai...

An impeccable rehabilitation of an old village home from the 19th century. And it’s still a village, something that hasn’t changed too much in these parts. The building’s makeover, featuring new stones, and fresh chestnut and oak woods, speaks well of the owner. The two connected constructions that comprise the hotel appreciate a local rustic style; an aesthetic amalgam reveals decorative details ...

A granite construction from 1909, designed by the architect Antonio Palacios. The original idea behind this construction was to create the largest and most luxurious building in the Tea Valley, however it was never completely finished. Now a modern building en essence, the hotel complex respects the architectural style that inspired what was then the Grand Hotel. Here we have a thermal and cultura...

A farmhouse from late 1800s, now rehabilitated and converted into a flirtatious rural accommodation located between the thermal villas of Caldas and Cuntis. The bedrooms occupy two adjacent stone houses with red tile roofs. Spacious and appointed with modern equipment, they share a rustic and cheerful décor. Bathrooms offer a complete toiletry kit. The first floor encloses two sitting rooms and on...



Jet showers, massage baths, aromatic vapors, seaweed wraps, relaxation… The thermal demands increase like soapsuds, and Group La Toja Hoteles has responded in time by rehabilitating this old soap factory into a hotel and spa. The expectations in field of balneotherapy installations and thermal leisure centers, are satisfied to the fullest here with their modern faculties. Waters rich in chloride-s...


The history of this Monastery of Santa María de Aciveiro dates to 1135; year when the Galician King Alfonso VII was declared emperor and had it built. Thirty-five years later it was incorporated to the Cister Order, and just over a year ago it was converted into a monumental hotel forming part of the Inns of Compostela. The stone façade features new red Spanish tiles and, while the interiors maint...

Isolated from Bayona, this hotel is sited in a place protected from the sea by the old fortress of Monte Real. Dating from the 2nd century, these walls have outlived the looting of Almanzor, were liberated by Alfonso VII from his cousin, resisted the excursions directed by the Duke of Lancaster in the late 14th century, and it was here that the Catholic Kings chose to set up a local government. An...


A 12th century country estate facing the Arousa River. It was rehabilitated with the personal style and enthusiasm of architect Jesús Valverde, the name behind several other inns in Galicia. A stone staircase leads to the bedrooms that are decorated with antique pieces of furniture. Room number 108 and 109 overlook the interior patio, for which they are more tranquil....


The monumental surroundings of Pontevedra and the former country house to the Counts of Maceda house the remnants of a noble inheritance. This renaissance palace dates to the 16th century and is surrounded by a small but pleasant garden and fountain; it is a postcard worthy scene interrupted only a bit by the road. Recent interior renovations in 2002 boast a rural taste and regal atmosphere, with ...


Architectural area integrated by a 16th century mansion, with a striking solaina, and another from the 18th century. A patio separates the two constructions. The prestigious architect Pedro de Llano has respected the Galician architectural tradition, even though recurring to modern materials. Modernity and the movement of metal blends with old and sturdy stone. Modern fireplaces stand out, equippe...


Under lead-white Galician skies, this stone structure stands rough and beautiful right in the center of a romantic garden that has labyrinths of green trimmed hedges. Private balconies in the bedchambers peer out over the gardens. Presided by a granite merlon tower, livened up later with baroque details, this house has been declared a historic-artistic monument.The interior decoration fallows a ...

A 16th century palace that belonged to the Tablada López family has been renovated into an accommodation respectful of the primitive structure. There is a coat of arms chiseled into the long-standing stone fortress. The facade evokes nobility and country living, which culminates in the living rooms and the suite located in the old stables. The downstairs respires a classic and formal air, with tra...