Holiday in Galicia

About Galicia

Galicia in the northwest of Spain is the green, Celtic Spain — a region with rugged Atlantic coasts, mystical forests, and the famous Camino de Santiago, which ends in Santiago de Compostela. It rains more often here than in the rest of Spain, but that is exactly what gives Galicia its lush green landscapes, reminiscent more of Ireland than the Iberian Peninsula. The Rías, fjord-like inlets, cut deep into the land, creating one of the most spectacular coastal landscapes in Europe. The capital, Santiago de Compostela, with its baroque cathedral, has been a destination for pilgrims from all over the world for over 1,000 years. The old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and enchants with granite buildings, arcades, and a vibrant student scene. A Coruña boasts the oldest still-functioning lighthouse in the world (Torre de Hércules, UNESCO) and elegant glass facades along the promenade. Lugo impresses with a fully preserved Roman city wall (UNESCO). Galicia's cuisine is legendary and revolves around the sea: Pulpo à Feira (Galician-style octopus), Percebes (goose barnacles — the most expensive delicacy in Spain), empanadas, and the fresh Albariño white wine from the Rías Baixas. The Islas Cíes off the coast of Vigo have been named the most beautiful beach in the world by The Guardian. The Costa da Morte (Coast of Death) in the west offers dramatic cliffs and wild surf — a paradise for nature lovers and photographers.