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I'm going to have three and a half days in Santiago after I arrive, and thought that it would be fun to do a day trip. My accommodation in Santiago is already paid for, so I'm not looking for an overnight. Ourense appeals because I've never been there before and it's less than 45 minutes by train. So the question is, what to do there on a day trip?
And then contrast it with the nearby Historic Bridge (Ponte Vella or Ponte Romana), which may be more than 1000 years old (but I've also read that it is a medieval bridge (so relatively new) built on Roman ruins. It is now a dedicated pedestrian bridge. And the new bridge may or may not have been designed by Spanish futurist architect Santiago Calatrava; apparently he will not take credit for it.The Millenium Bridge. Pull up a pic on the internet. The saggy loop (in the shape of a Pringle (a more-ish chip/cracker/crisp here in the UK)) is actually a pedestrian walkway. It's a fascinating integration of the freedom and expression of walking into a modern architectural structure designed to ferry cars. But I'd avoid if you get vertigo...
Walking the Millenium Bridge was one of my very favorite things to do. I occasionally have vertigo in high places, but the fencing kept my fear at bay knowing there was no way I would fall off. It was almost like an amusement ride powered by yourself.The Millenium Bridge. Pull up a pic on the internet. The saggy loop (in the shape of a Pringle (a more-ish chip/cracker/crisp here in the UK)) is actually a pedestrian walkway. It's a fascinating integration of the freedom and expression of walking into a modern architectural structure designed to ferry cars. But I'd avoid if you get vertigo...
Yes, this ancient bridge is not far from the Millenium Bridge and provided some nice views of the other.And then contrast it with the nearby Historic Bridge (Ponte Vella or Ponte Romana), which may be more than 1000 years old (but I've also read that it is a medieval bridge (so relatively new) built on Roman ruins. It is now a dedicated pedestrian bridge.
Lovely old train outside Ourense station https://www.google.ie/maps/@42.3496...JQ5nQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205409&entry=ttuI'm going to have three and a half days in Santiago after I arrive, and thought that it would be fun to do a day trip. My accommodation in Santiago is already paid for, so I'm not looking for an overnight. Ourense appeals because I've never been there before and it's less than 45 minutes by train. So the question is, what to do there on a day trip?
I love A Coruña and that would have been my first choice, but I want to go somewhere new to me, which also eliminates Finisterre and Muxía.Hop on one of the many commuter trains to O Coruña, less than half an hour away and a few Euros. Plenty there to keep you amused for a day. Do a day trip on local busses to Finisterra. Or go on an organised day tour to Muxia, Finisterra and the sites.
Yes, Pontevedra is easier to get to than Combarro, although not too far from each other. I didn't realize you had not been there before.My other ideas are Pontevedra, or taking a bus to Sigüeiro and walking the final stage if the Inglés to see what it's like to enter Santiago from that direction.
I have been to Pontevedra when I walked from Porto, but I really didn't spend any time there.Yes, Pontevedra is easier to get to than Combarro, although not too far from each other. I didn't realize you had not been there before.
30 Minute train ride to A Coruna. Beautiful sea side town just north of Santiago.I'm going to have three and a half days in Santiago after I arrive, and thought that it would be fun to do a day trip. My accommodation in Santiago is already paid for, so I'm not looking for an overnight. Ourense appeals because I've never been there before and it's less than 45 minutes by train. So the question is, what to do there on a day trip?
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