Galicia
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A route to visit the Costa da Morte in 1 or 2 days
Its landscapes, its beaches, the lighthouses, the gastronomy and the legends are enough reasons to see the Costa da Morte whose culminating point is Fisterra, the place where the end of the world was believed to be and where the Camino de Santiago ends. Its name comes from the dangerousness of the coasts and the large number of shipwrecks that have occurred off them, the last one being the sadly famous Prestige. There are many ways to visit the Costa da Morte but here we are going to tell you the route that we take and that we recommend. Excursion…
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What to visit in Vigo in one day to enjoy the largest city in Galicia
Although it is not the most visited city in Galicia, it is the most populated and one of the most beautiful in this area of Spain. Do you want to know what to see in Vigo? Visiting Vigo is discovering the charm of a town devoted to the sea with an old town with a maritime scent and an exceptional port envied by many places in the world. Here we show you a typical route to know the most important things to see in Vigo. What to see in Vigo in one day 1. The Enlargement of Vigo A…
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The Plaza del Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela and its buildings
Destination of thousands of pilgrims and monumental center of Santiago de Compostela, the Plaza del Obradoiro is a true marvel surrounded by spectacular buildings, among which the Cathedral stands out with its spectacular façade. The name of the square possibly comes from the stonemasons’ workshops that worked on the construction of the façade of the Cathedral, the most famous monument in Santiago. In addition we also have other buildings, witness to the history of the square over more than 700 years. The main places to visit in the Plaza del Obradoiro 1. The Obradoiro Facade It is without a doubt…
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What to see in Muxía and its surroundings. In the heart of the Costa da Morte
One of the most beautiful towns to visit on the Costa da Morte of Galicia is Muxía, one of those special places that you have to know on the Galician coast and where you can find all kinds of attractions from churches to lighthouses passing through fantastic beaches. The town of Muxía is located about 90km from La Coruña and 70km from Santiago de Compostela, so making a visit is one of the best excursions that can be made from these cities. In this article we are going to tell you what is the best thing to see in Muxía,…
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What to do in Galicia with children. The best plans to enjoy with them
Galicia is one of the communities in Spain that we like the most and that is because they have countless places to visit. Every time you go you can discover something new that the whole family can enjoy. If you plan to carry out a family vacation to Galicia, here are some ideas that you can especially enjoy with the little ones in the house. Surely you know many other places in Galicia that you can enjoy with the children, but here we leave you some of the ones that we like the most. What to do in Galicia with…
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What to see in Ferrol in one day, a historic city of the shipbuilding industry
Very close to La Coruña we find Ferrol, a city that is different from the rest that we can find in Galicia and that is well worth a visit. It is a city of great importance in the maritime history of our country thanks to its port and its shipyards, both military and civil. And in addition, its surroundings are truly spectacular. Ferrol was founded in the 1st century BC, although its heyday came in the 18th century with the development of the shipbuilding industry. The best things to see in Ferrol in 1 day 1. Ferrol Vello, beginning of…
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A day trip around Pontevedra. The best places to see and visit
Centuries of history and culture lie behind everything you have to see in Pontevedra in one day. Its old area has been declared a Historic Artistic Site and walking through this city makes you go back in time and transport yourself to other times. Its monuments, its emblazoned houses, its squares and its arcades give it a special air that invites you to stroll, rest and enjoy its streets full of life. In addition, its historic center is pedestrianized, so you can admire the center without stress, without rushing and with the possibility of looking at all its details. A…
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Complete routes to enjoy the Rías Baixas. The best thing to visit
The Rías Baixas comprise the west coast of La Coruña from Cape Finisterre and reach almost to the south of Galicia. Throughout these almost 400km we find places that you will not be able to forget and that we will summarize for you here. This route is not designed to be done in a single day, as it is practically impossible, but you can divide it into stages and enjoy this spectacular wonder. The best routes to get to know the Rías Baixas To complete your visit to the Rías Baixas, or even so that you don’t have to worry…
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A route by car with the best things to see in Galicia in 7 days
Visiting Galicia in 7 days is quite difficult because it is a very large region, so in a week you will only be able to see the most important points. Therefore, we recommend focusing on one area to get to know it in more detail and leaving the rest of the region for another trip later. There are people who prefer to sleep in one place every day and other people prefer to establish a base for their trip and make all the visits from there. In this article about what to see in Galicia in 7 days we are…
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How to visit the historic center of Tui in one day and its Cathedral
Do you want to know what to see in Tui? In the south of the province of Pontevedra and on the banks of the River Miño is the city of Tui, the gateway to Spain on the Portuguese Camino de Santiago and one of the cities with the most history and the most beautiful in Galicia. The medieval structure of the old town of Tui, together with its narrow streets and beautiful monuments, have earned it consideration as a historical-artistic complex. Here we are going to tell you about a tour visiting the most important things to see in Tui.…
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