Mar de Frades


A young, innovative winery, with eye-catching deep-blue bottles, Mar de Frades offers one-hour tours of its vineyard and modern installations 9km east of Cambados up to three times daily. Book via the website or by phone.

Visits are given in English only if no Spaniards are in the group: to reserve one, make contact a week ahead.


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