About Os Faroles
We are Ariel and Tomer, good friends from Israel, both of us in our late 20s. We grew up together in the same small village in the Galilee (in northern Israel), and we always knew that one day we would do something big together. Even when we were younger, we initiated projects, managed teams and realized ideas, each in his field and through the opportunities that emerged in his life.
We arrived in Galicia at the beginning of 2022 in search of land to buy, and found Os Faroles totally by chance. Our dream had been to buy a piece of land somewhere peaceful in the world, work the land and build our houses and business with our own hands, as we are, both of us, passionate about building, crafting and creating. We never planned to buy a restaurant and hotel, but when we arrived at Os Faroles and considered the property potential, its geographical location, the development of the region, the stunning landscapes, the pastoral coast, the amazingly friendly people and, most importantly, our intuition that this place was a gem, we realised that this was a project of a lifetime.
The transition here included countless challenges, including learning a whole new language and culture, familiarising ourselves with a new region and the specific customs of Galicia, and entering into a field that was completely foreign to to us: managing a restaurant and hotel. But we knew at the outset that if we trusted ourselves, worked hard and were not afraid to make mistakes on the way, we would succeed.
About Os Faroles
After moving to Spain, we were fortunate to meet Maria Maria joined us as our general manager and under her outstanding management, After moving to Spain, we were fortunate to meet Maria, who joined us at the very beginning—during the initial purchase and renovation phase. Maria, a young woman, also in her late 20s, with rich experience in restaurants and management, like us was ready to embark on the next challenge of her life. She was a driving force behind the birth of Os Faroles, leading the complex process of establishing the business from the ground up, from building the core team to the successful grand opening of the restaurant. Under her dedicated leadership, the new iteration of Os Faroles took shape.
In the spring of 2024, Mariona Gil took over the management of the restaurant and hotel, as Maria moved on to her independent path. Originally from Barcelona, Mariona is a dynamic young professional who arrived with extensive experience in the hospitality and restaurant industry. When you visit us, you will immediately understand why everyone falls in love with Mariona so quickly; she is exceptionally welcoming, service-oriented, and meticulous in everything she does. If you’re craving a great cocktail, Mariona is the person to ask, because among other things, she is a professional mixologist. Since 2025, she has been leading the entire business with a firm and professional hand—overseeing the vision and goals, the restaurant and kitchen staff, and the hotel operations as a whole. We couldn’t have asked for a better manager, and we are grateful that our paths crossed and that she has become the heart and soul of the Os Faroles family.
Our other team member, and perhaps the most significant one in the restaurant’s management team, is Pepe. This is our Dalmatian dog, who is actually the oldest resident of Os Faroles. The first time we met him he was locked inside the warehouse, scared and confused. We decided we wanted him too, and the previous owners were happy to give him to us. Little by little we fell in love with him and he with us, and today he’s an integral and essential part of the Os Faroles family. Thanks to him, Os Faroles is an animal-friendly place, and when you arrive, you’ll see him walking around the restaurant and enjoying the guests who come and go.
