Discover the Charming Town of Noia
The Rías Baixas are an important part of Galicia's tourist appeal, but there are areas and towns of the estuaries that are not so well known and hold charms worth discovering. If you want to get to know the true personality of these lands, discover Noia and take home unique memories from your next getaway.
The capital of its district, Noia, is a land of "legends and meigas" with an out-of-the-ordinary charm where you can spend very pleasant times. This small town is crossed by the rivers Tállara, Traba and Tambre, and has just 14,000 inhabitants.
If you are planning a trip to Galicia, you can devote a day to discover Noia. Its location is privileged, as it lets you visit several towns and cities that are just a few kilometres away. Noia is 35 km from Santiago de Compostela, and a little more than 100 km from A Coruña.
What to see in Noia
The charm of the small town of Noia endures through the years; at the same time, being so close to the capital of the Region of Galicia, it enjoys certain comforts you may not find in towns as small as this. In Noia you can find plenty to see and do; there are hotels, activities and restaurants, but without losing its unique character.
Below we present a list of places and attractions so you know everything you can see on your walk through Noia.
Plaza del Tapal
Located opposite the Church of San Martín, it is made of stone and has plenty of space and light. In the centre you will find a cruceiro, and its terraces are ideal for having a drink while you enjoy the scenery.
Church of Santa María a Nova
It is a small church, many years old but very well preserved. You can find it in the urban centre of Noia. One of the reasons that make it very distinctive is that inside it is housed the museum of "laudas gremiais" or "guild gravestones", the oldest in all of Europe.
Cadarso pier and seafront walk
Although there is no sea in Noia, this area borders the estuary and part of the town. The best view of the estuary you will discover when the tide comes in, although the whole walk is very pleasant; you can spot birds, the beach and town halls of villages near the city.
Alameda
The Alameda is basically the centre of the town of Noia. It is a walk with coloured tile flooring and palm trees that make it very distinctive. There you can also come across the "Pozo do Concello", the Town Hall, another attraction worth getting to know on your stop in this town. Next to it stand the lovely Felipe Castro Gardens.
Market square
If you like to get a feel for the towns you visit on your getaway through Galicia, you should get to know its markets. In Noia, at the market, or Plaza de los Abastos, you can find seafood or taste a variety of dishes such as empanadas or Galician beef. There are options for all tastes and it is worth sampling a little of the flavour of this town.
How to get to Noia?
If you are planning a trip to Galicia and do not know how you can get to Noia, you should know that there are different options. In this Galician town there is no train, but there are other alternatives, and getting to this town by bus is very easy.
Depending on where you are, you will have different options to get there. If you are in Santiago de Compostela or A Coruña, it is very easy to take a bus to Noia. There are companies that go directly, or you can take one that goes via the main road or motorway.
From Vigo it is also possible to reach the town of Noia by bus with a company, or by changing in Santiago and then taking another to Noia. Lastly, if you go by car or are thinking of renting one, you can reach any of the towns of the Rías Baixas via the motorway that crosses from north to south. Getting to this magical town should not be complicated, so do not hesitate to drop by this town and discover all the attractions its streets hold.
