The region of Galicia
The northwest of Spain hosts the amazing Galicia, whose capital is the
beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. The history of the region is violent
one; the Visigoths, the Romans, the Moors and the Vikings, they all visited the
region and wanted at some point in the past to rule it. Even though the region
is predominantly a mountainous one, the coastline is also very attractive,
having millions of tourists from all the corners of the world every single year.
The coastline is so attractive because the beaches are absolutely amazing, they
all have picturesque views and traditional restaurants which serve delicious
dishes and this is all what a tourist wants and expects from a holiday. The
mountains are not the highest that Spain has, but almost the entire area is
covered by Protected Natural Parks, due to the beauty of the landscapes which
the government wants to keep intact, and to the amazing number of plants and
animals that found their homes here.
Santiago de Compostela
The La Coruna province, which is also found in the region of Galicia, has the
wonderful Santiago de Compostela as its capital. The town is famous for being a
big pilgrimage center, as it is believed that the remains of Saint James are
buried in the Cathedral. The city has a lot of churches and monasteries to
offer, as well as buildings of great historical importance. Since you are in the
region, visit Lugo, a city whose Roman Wall was designated World Heritage by the
UNESCO.
Ourense
If you want to visit a province which is completely surrounded by mountains,
Ourense is the right place for you. Ourense is extremely popular among tourists
due to its spectacular landscapes; the valleys of the river and Manzaneda, which
is a very famous sky resort offering great views which are of a surreal beauty.
The main activities in Ourense, apart from tourism, are the wine production, as
well as the potato cultivation and the animal breeding. So, if you visit
Ourense, you will have the chance to taste some of the most delicious dishes
prepared with fresh ingredients.
Pontevedra
Galicia has four provinces, out of which Pontevedra is the smallest one. It
is also the province with the most varied types of scenery, great historical
monuments, an interesting old quarter and heavenly gardens. Visit Galicia and
live the great Spanish experience.
