Casa dos Arcos (Pazo da Riva)

Pazo da Riva is a charming rural accommodation in Galicia, located in the village of Valdoviño, in the province of Coruña. Similar to manor houses, pazos were former residences of nobility, usually located in the countryside. The main building, built with the traditional stone used in galician architecture, has two annex buildings, which are currently dedicated to guests accommodation: Casa del Guardés and Casa dos Arcos. Casa dos Arcos is characterized for it´s traditional galician arquitecture. Fully restored and equipped, it´s 120 square metres of building space can comfortably lodge 6 guests. Our location, in the heart of the forest and near the beach, allows you to relax and enjoy outdoors activities, as well as water sports (surfing is highly recommended). Guests have complete independence and privacy inside their rented house. They´ll also have exclusive use of their corresponding hammocks, barbeque and garden furniture. Patio, gardens and parking may be shared. We are available for our guests (in the main house), while respecting their space and privacy. The natural landscape hosts an ecosystem of great value. Wild animals can be observed in their natural habitat, such as deers, wild boars, foxes, otters, as well as a great variety of birds, for being the Laguna da Frouxeira and it´s beach a sanctuary of rest for migratory bird and several marine species. In the municipality of Valdoviño, numerous prehistoric, Celtic and Roman remains have been located, which left roads and settlements. You can walk along roads, forests and cliffs, which invite you to enter ¡ typically galician stories and legends, that have been transmitted from generation to generation. In the proximity of the house is the Artabran Coast, with numerous areas to visit, such as Ferrol and its spectacular estuary, the lighthouses of Cape Prioriño, the town of Cedeira, San Andrés de Teixido, Cariño, Ortigueira, Cape Ortegal, Foz and Ribadeo. The interior Galicia is also extraordinarily interesting. Cities such as Santiago de Compostela, Lugo and La Coruña definetly deserve their own visit. In Valdoviño. 40 minutes car drive from Coruña airport and 1h from Santiago de Compostela airport. We are 15km away from Ferrol, the nearest city. Entrance is by electronic key. Full autonomy. 2,5 km from Frouxeira beach.