Other activities:  Wednesday, 9 September   Excursion to Santiago de Compostela 09.30 hs            Departure from Centro Cultural Caixanova (Congress Center)                         Drive to Capital of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela, “Universal Heritage of Humanity”, Santiago is a University and Cathedral city which enjoys a cosmopolitan atmosphere without losing its traditions and noble appearance.                         SANTIAGO is not just a city with monuments; the city is a monument in itself. Enjoy visiting Obradoiro square, Hostal Reyes Católicos, Pazo de Fonseca, the Platerias square, La Quintana Square and the many tiny medieval streets of the city.                         At the Cathedral, ofrenda and “botafumeiro”.                         Departure outside Santiago de Compostela to have lunch at Convento de San Francisco or in a typical restaurant in the medieval streets. 18.00 hs            Return to Vigo.     Excursion to Bayona, La Guardia, Valença and Tuy 09.30 hs            Departure from Centro Cultural Caixanova (Congress Center) Drive to Bayona which has the oldest port in Galicia. There is a replica of the caravel “La Pinta”. It was also the first place in Europe which knew the discovery of America. Further along the Atlantic coast we reach Oia and La Guardia. Visit to the well preserved Celtic settlement. From the top of the mountain we may admire impressive lookouts over the Miño River. Further to Valença do Minho, a fortress city dating from the 18th century, with narrow streets with shops which offer all kind of typical Portuguese products. Lunch at the Pousada de San Teotonio. Later drive to Tuy hitch has a legendary origin, explained by its privileged location on a hill next to the River Miño. 17.00 hs           Drive back to Vigo.     Excursion to Cies Islands (National Park of the Galician Atlantic Islands)   09.30 hs.                      Departure from Centro Cultural Caixanova (Congress Center), walking to the Maritime Station for catching a boat. The Islas Cies, or Islands of the Gods as they were known in Roman times, are a natural paradise for the birds that nest along the cliffs and the wide variety of species that live there. However, the islands are paradisiacal too for the human visitor who wishes to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, the beaches, and the peace and quiet. Cies is an archipelago made up of three islands - Monte Agudo Island (or North Island), O Faro Island and San Martiño Island (or South Island). The first two are joined by a long sand bank called Rodas beach, in the middle of which there is a lagoon. The only way to get to the islands is by the passenger boat service (which leaves from Vigo, Cangas and Baiona) in the summer months and at Easter, weather permitting. The southern island of San Martiño is the only island that has no regular boat service (it may only be reached by private boats). Lunch in the Islas Cies Restaurant. 18.00 hs. Return to Vigo.   Price per person: 60 euros (minimum group 25 persons)     Dive at Ria de Vigo (maximum 11 persons):   A diving in the Ria de Vigo for 11 people will be organized on Wednesday (September 9). For scuba diving, the Ria de Vigo is a magnificent venue for a day’s diving. Interested individuals must certify that they meet the appropriate title and insurance for diving. The price includes all equipment (from wet suit to tanks). Price per person:  120 €