Summer figures, spanning from June 8 to September 25, show 1,634 consultations resulting in 3,218 unique visitors. August was the busiest month with 1,663 visitors, followed by July with 1,058.
Most inquiries came from within Galicia (948) and the Community of Madrid (399), many related to second homes. Travelers from Asturias, Basque Country, Andalusia, Catalonia, and Castilla y León, as well as other European countries, were also recorded.
The report highlights a significant increase in senior tourism (+60 years), with a 32% rise in male visitors and a 16% rise in female visitors, who are choosing the town for its accessibility and urban convenience.
Inquiries about Ares and the Ferrolterra Rías Altas destination totaled 1,317. The Ares Indiano event and the VeraneAres cultural program generated significant interest. The new electric bikes offered by BicicletAres were highly popular, accounting for 36 out of 79 total rentals.
The report also includes information from the Alboio de Quinín (78 visitors) and promotion of the Ares Indiano at the Equiocio fair. Despite the unavailability of boat tours and access to the Monastery of Santa Catalina, interest in both remained high.
“"The stability and growth of tourism in Ares reflect that we are an attractive, comfortable, and safe town for both families and older visitors, adding new sustainable initiatives like electric bikes that enrich our municipal offering."
