Although the weather will dictate a lot of what you can and can't do, there are plenty of alternatives to enjoy cold, rainy or snowy days.
24 feb 2022 . Actualizado a las 17:36 h.The fun doesn’t stop in winter. Although the weather will dictate a lot of what you can and can’t do with children around, there are plenty of alternatives to enjoy cold, rainy or snowy days. Come rain or shine, Galicia has countless places to learn, get some exercise in or simply have a fun day out.
Sledging and skiing in Manzaneda
A winning plan for the winter months. Galicia may not be a typical destination for snow enthusiasts, but the mountains of Ourense are crowned with a blanket of white at this time of year. There, on the highest peak of the Queixa mountain range, is Cabeza de Manzaneda, Galicia’s only ski resort. Aside from equipment rental, which includes snowboarding, sledges and snowshoes, you can find courses for all levels and ages. And if it doesn’t snow, you can always choose between a wide range of adventure activities on offer.
Visiting a castle in Vimianzo
The little ones can feel like knights, kings or queens for a day if they visit one of the many castles to be found in Galicia. One of the best preserved castles is Castelo de Vimianzo. The fortress, which was built between the 12th and 13th centuries, allows you to travel back to the Middle Ages and imagine what life must have been like for those who lived there through its towers, courtyard and moat. It also houses a live craftsmanship museum where you can see people plying their trade.
A day of snow in Os Ancares
Building a snowman or taking part in a snowball fight are what many children dream about at this time of year. While it’s too early to know for sure where it will snow this winter, there are some areas that will almost certainly be blanketed in white. A prime example would be the Os Ancares mountains, where picture-postcard landscapes combine with a truly magnificent natural environment. A great choice for a weekend getaway or a fun day out. Just be sure to keep a close eye on the weather forecast.
Discover a hill fort at Campo Lameiro
Getting to know the past through all of the senses. That is precisely what the Campo Lameiro Rock Art Archaeological Park sets out to do. Deciphering petroglyphs or venturing into a stone labyrinth or a Bronze Age settlement are just some of the activities that children can enjoy when visiting the site. All of this along a route dotted with rest areas and surrounded by nature. There are guided tours, workshops and activities for families, making it a great place to visit with children.
Interactive museums in A Coruña
A sure-fire plan for a rainy afternoon. While some children or even adults may see it as boring, visiting a museum can actually be quite an adventure. There are countless interactive museums and events to be found throughout Galicia. Just within A Coruña, you can find various spaces where learning and fun go hand in hand. Experiment with physics at the Casa de las Ciencias (House of Science), venture inside a human heart at the Domus museum, or discover the marine world aboard the Nautilus at the Aquarium, among other exciting experiences.
Adventure trekking in O Courel
Going for a walk and connecting with nature is an excellent plan at any time of the year. The Galician landscape changes with the seasons and winter offers a different picture to what you would see at other times of the year. To make sure that the little ones have fun and don’t start complaining about tired feet, why not add a splash of adventure. The Val das Mouras in O Courel is a fantastic way to do just that. Its mysterious rock formations covered with green lichen give the forest an enchanted appearance that is sure to fascinate the youngest visitors.
Discover a farm in Sobrado
Want to show your little ones what life in rural Galicia is really like? Galicia has many farm schools where you can learn about animal care, the secrets of farming or how wool is produced. The Casa do Queixo Grixalba, in Sobrado dos Monxes, offers activity packages that include routes, games and all sorts of workshops. Baking bread, planting a vegetable garden or feeding pigs are just some of the things that children to do there to get in touch with the rural world.
Visit an original park in Ourense
Going to the park is always a safe bet... weather permitting of course! So when the rain stops and the mercury begins to rise, why not enjoy a change of scenery and discover some unique recreational areas. Os Carrileiros, in Ourense, is just that. A railway park featuring a track of almost half a kilometre and several miniature trains that children and adults alike are sure to enjoy.
