WHAT TO SEE IN GALICIA, SPAIN

Would you like to visit the most fascinating places in Galicia?

Galicia

Spain is a very extensive and varied country, rich in scenic beauty, among which the territory of Galicia stands out, despite being one of the least frequented destinations by tourists.

Galicia is mainly known for being the region where Santiago de Compostelais located, the last stop on the famous and evocative Camino. However, this Spanish region is also a fascinating place, rich in history, culture, art and nature.

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What to see in Galicia: The road to Santiago

Surely you have heard of the Camino de Santiago, a path of almost 800 kilometers that pilgrims travel on foot to reach the famous sanctuary.

Where does the Camino de Santiago begin?The route begins beyond the Pyrenees mountain range and ends in the town of Galicia.

Santiago de Compostela is the final stage of the ancient Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage of faith that has been carried out since the Middle Ages through France and Spain from all over Europe until reaching the magnificent sanctuary-cathedral where the tomb of Santiago is located in a historic center declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

For art lovers

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, an authentic jewel made by man. The basilica dedicated to Santiago is a splendid example of Gothic architecture, with Baroque and Romanesque influences. Inside, marvelous vaults with frescoes and carved altars, statues and decorated columns.

Don’t forget to visit the Monastery of San Salvador de Celanova, built in pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque styles. It is located in the town of the same name, about 25 kilometers from Orense. Or the monastery of San Esteban, another beautiful building located in the Ribeira Sacra region.

For museum lovers, we suggest a visit to the Marco Vigo Museum of Contemporary Art, with its beautiful permanent collections and numerous temporary exhibitions.

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For nature lovers.

Galicia is a land rich in nature where numerous excursions can be organized. One of the most beautiful is the one that goes to Fragas do Eume, a beautiful natural park.

Continuing with the theme of nature, we recommend visiting the beach of the Cathedral, Praias das Catedrais, so named for the appearance of the rocky piles that characterize it, reminiscent of the structure of a cathedral. It is one of the most visited viewpoints in Galicia.

Lovers of trekking and hiking in the middle of unspoiled nature should take a walk to Cape Finisterre, where its splendid lighthouse dominates.

For lovers of water sports and beaches

Galician beaches are among the favorite destinations for surfers, because they are very wide and often buffeted by the winds and waves of the Atlantic.

For lovers of water sports such as surfing, we recommend the Rías Baixas beach, which is particularly suitable because it is quite windy.

You have to make a quick stop at one of the most beautiful beaches in Galicia, Playa de A Lanzada, perhaps the most famous in all of Galicia. The beach is also surrounded by thick green vegetation. Also not to be missed is the equally beautiful Praia de Samil beach.

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The Finisterre Aquarium, one of the most beautiful aquariums in all of Spain

If you are traveling with children and teenagers, it is advisable to visit the Finisterre Aquarium. It is one of the most beautiful aquariums in all of Spain, with large tanks filled with colorful fish, sharks and sea turtles.

The nature of Galicia will continue to amaze you throughout your stay. In fact, a visit to the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia will be enough to fall in love with this enchanting place.

Islas Cíes and Cascada de Ezaro

The Cíes Islands are an incredible Maritime-Terrestrial National Park in the Bay of Vigo. The Cíes archipelago is made up of 3 islands that are part of the Atlantic Islands National Park, a paradise of virgin beaches and crystal clear waters, with a unique natural environment. of wild fauna and flora.

In Galicia there is a waterfall called Ezaro waterfall that flows into the sea, the only one with this characteristic in Europe. It is located in the province of A Coruña, in Ezaro. The waterfall forms at the mouth of the Xallas River and, although it is used in a hydroelectric power station, it is not always open to the public.

The Beach of the Cathedrals in Ribadeo

The Beach of the Cathedrals is the tourist name of the beach of Aguas Santas, a town in the Galician city of Ribadeo, on the coast of the province of Lugo.

It is known by this name due to the appearance of its cliffs: the characteristic features of the beach are arches and caves that can be crossed on foot at low tide.

The Tower of Hercules

The Tower of Hercules is a tower and a lighthouse located on a hill on the peninsula of the city of A Coruña that has a height of 57 meters, dating from the 1st century. It has the privilege of being the only Roman lighthouse and the oldest in operation of the world.

By height it is the third lighthouse in Spain and in 2009 it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In 2008 it was twinned with the Statue of Liberty in New York and the Morro Lighthouse in Havana, the oldest in America and one of the emblems of Cuba.

The Roman walls of Lugo

The Roman walls of Lugo surround the historic center of this Galician city because the ancient Roman city of Lucus Augusti was located here, founded to definitively annex the northwestern part of the Iberian Peninsula to the Roman Empire.

In Galicia there are spectacular destinations for each person, you can choose according to your tastes. Now it’s up to you to decide which destinations to visit and what to see.

So what are you waiting for? Take the first available flight to Galicia and notify the Galicia Travels staff so that you have the best vacations in Galicia, a land full of nature, history and culture.