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Vigo (ES) - Cies Islands (ES) - O Grove (ES)

28 April - 03 May 2019

5 days, Atyla

From € 495,-

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normal price: € 620,-

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Atyla:
Vigo (ES) - Cies Islands (ES) - O Grove (ES)

28 April - 03 May 2019

Bilingual journey with seafood workshop, wine tasting and discovering beautiful anchorages. Board Atyla in Vigo for 6 days filled with adventures: both at sea, and on land. Start the journey with a day-sail with Atyla’s guests, including a food&wine tasting experience. Once the guests leave you will emabrk on a 1,5 day voyage towards the Cies Islands nature reserve. Spend 2 days exploring the islands with guided walks and coming back to sleep on the Atyla. Then sail towards O Grove where you will have a seafood workshop, followed by wine-tasting in a beautiful manor. You will make it back on board in time for lunch and saying goodbyes. All described activities are included in the journey price. This voyage is in English and Spanish – it’s okay to only speak one of those languages to feel at home on board. Open to all Windseekers, minumum age 15 years.

Ports

Vigo is a coastal city in Galicia, Spain, close to the Portugese border. Stroll along the charming streets, hidden just behind the busy port; climb up to the castro Fortress for an unforgettable view of the Vigo Bay or take a day trip to the Cíes Islands. Visit O Berbés, a fishing neighborhood, where you can buy the fresh seafood and relax on Playa de Samíl.

O Grove is a municipality in the Galicia region of Spain. Part of Rías Baixas, the area is famous for its rich marine wildlife. The beautiful beaches and nature parks make it a popular tourist destination.

  • Vigo (ES)

Key points

  • Dates: 28 April 2019 - 3 May 2019
  • Embarkation: 11:00 / Disembarkation: 17:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 16
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English and Spanish
  • Price includes: official Atyla T-shirt, accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
  • Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers

  • "I liked to be offline for a few days."

    Maria (19), Germany

You sail on the Atyla

Atyla
Shipping type: Schooner
Homeport: Bilbao (ES)
Date built: 1980-1984
Trainees: 15
Length: 31.3m
Height of mast: 25 m
Sail: 400m2

The Atyla is a true Spanish ship! She boasts the magnificent-looking, hand carved wooden elements, with the great entourage. To relax, enjoy the leather seating in the saloon where you can listen to the crew's stories from far-away seas. In …

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