The Ulla river was one of the most important salmon reserves in Galicia. This was so appreciated that some buildings were even built such as its large suspension bridge, one of the longest and most instagrammable in Galicia and which is located very close to Padrón. Do you know him?
The Xirimbao Recreational Area is located in Teo, just 19 kilometers from Santiago and 15km from the Hotel Scala. This is one of the most beautiful green areas that you can explore just a stone's throw from Padrón, with car parking and a motorhome area, a garden area with tables, benches and many trees.
It is said that the largest fishing farm in the Ulla was located here, and not only because of the capture of lamprey but because it is one of the most important salmon reserves in Galicia. This led to the construction of the Mariola Footbridge in 1964, by engineer José Darque. This suspension bridge a stone's throw from Padrón was made with the aim of joining the two fishing preserves and being able to cross from the Ximonde preserve to the Xirimbao preserve, so this suspension bridge joins the parishes of Couso, in A Estrada and that of Reis, in Teo.
Today, the Mariola footbridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in Galicia, 80 meters long and 1.50 m wide. This metal structure that is located on the Ulla is the main tourist attraction of the Xirimbao Recreational Area.
If this spring you don't want to miss this enclave of Galician geography, make your reservation at the Hotel Scala and use it as a strategic point to tour Galicia and discover one of the most beautiful and instagrammable suspension bridges near Padrón.
And, if that were not enough, after crossing this vertigo-inducing suspension bridge, we encourage you to taste the traditional Galician cuisine at our Hotel Scala restaurant, where you can enjoy our rich and complete menu of the day. In addition, in our restaurant we also offer a varied menu with proposals ranging from octopus á feira to a beef entrecôte of excellent quality.
Book your experience now and discover one of the most instagrammable suspension bridges in Galicia by staying at the Hotel Scala. Book now at 981 811 312 or at hotel@hscala.com!
Photo: Turismo Rías Baixas
