Galicia
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What to see in Monforte de Lemos, the capital of the Ribeira Sacra
In the province of Lugo, and an excellent starting point to visit the Ribeira Sacra, we find the town of Monforte de Lemos, a city where we can visit important monuments. The surroundings of Monforte de Lemos are also enviable, since among vineyards, rivers, Romanesque churches and unforgettable landscapes you can enjoy one of the most beautiful areas of Spain. The Sil Canyon is undoubtedly its main point of interest. Here we are going to make a summary of the best things to see in Monforte de Lemos and what to enjoy in this city of Lugo. What to see…
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A route through the Ría de Aldán, the unknown paradise of Galicia
The Rías Baixas of Galicia are known worldwide but very few places speak of one of the most impressive estuaries that you can visit in this area thanks to its natural wonders that make it one of the paradises that you should know in Galicia. We are talking about the Ría de Aldán, located between the Vigo and Pontevedra estuaries and where we can find countless wonderful beaches that will surprise you. We invite you to visit them all, you can even do it on foot because of its small extension. Here you have a tour with the best things…
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What to see in Galicia. The most beautiful and essential places to visit
Summarizing all the essential places to see in Galicia in a few lines is impossible because in this land of contrasts, full of myths and legends, towns, cities and natural environments are piled up that you should not miss. Each of the 4 provinces that you can visit in Galicia has its charm and in all of them we will find beautiful places that will surprise you. The Camino de Santiago has helped Galicia to be known throughout the world and more and more people are falling in love with this place. Galicia is a community in which you can…
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What to see in the Aquarium of La Coruña
Whether you are a lover of the underwater world or not, you have a must visit the Aquarium of La Coruña for everything it offers. This is because the La Coruña Aquarium has the honor of having been recognized as one of the most important in the world, not only because of its magnitude, but also because of the large number of different species it has. This aquarium has two well-differentiated areas, its interior area like any normal aquarium and an exterior area where we find several pools inhabited by octopuses and seals. Knowing the aquarium of La Coruña Throughout…
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Travel diary. Galicia in 7 days from Santiago de Compostela
In the summer of 2014 we made a trip to Galicia for 7 days that we will not forget, as it was the first long trip we did as parents. Our 8 month old so far has only done weekend trips and this trip was a great litmus test for a future traveler. In total there were 7 days, based in Santiago de Compostela, from where we visited the best areas of the provinces of La Coruña and Pontevedra. On the way back, we also visit Tordesillas, one of the most important cities in the history of Spain and the…
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Travel diary. Galicia in 8 days from Santiago de Compostela and Ribeira Sacra
In the summer of 2018 we decided to return to Galicia, something that by chance we do every 4 years since we visited it in 2010 (see Diario Galicia 2010) and in 2014 (see Diario Galicia 2014). And the curiosity is that every time we go we are one more in the family. In 2010 we were two and in 2018 we have been four. This time we stayed in two different places. First of all, we went to the Ribeira Sacra for two days to visit one of the most beautiful places in Spain and then we traveled to…
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A walk through Combarro. Among the typical stone crosses and hórreos of Galicia
One of the most beautiful, and also most visited, villages in the Rias Baixas is Combarro, a destination that you should not miss if you are in this beautiful area of Galicia. It is a very picturesque fishing village located a few kilometers from Pontevedra where the granaries and stone crosses are its main points of interest. And it is that in Combarro you will be able to find infinity of them thanks to which you will be able to enjoy a spectacular landscape, unique in Galicia. What to see in Combarro The buildings that we can find in Combarro…
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The best beaches to visit and enjoy in Galicia
Along the 1,500 km of coastline that Galicia has, there are countless beaches, many of them spectacular, that you could visit. Staying with a reduced list is very complicated and also each one will have their preferences. But here we show you a list of the best beaches in Galicia that are surely in all the pools. Some of them are essential visits and you cannot leave Galicia without at least visiting them. The best beaches you can visit in Galicia, in our opinion, are the following. Which of them do you know? If you don’t know them, you have…
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A walk through the best things to see in Allariz in one day
If you are going to visit Allariz, one of the most beautiful towns in Ourense, here we are going to summarize what is the best thing you can see on a day trip through this small Galician town where you will find incredible monuments and enjoy its atmosphere and its special charm. Allariz, bathed by the River Arnoia, has one of the most beautiful historic centers in Galicia, thanks to its important past since the Middle Ages and the prosperity that the linen and leather industry brought to the city during the 20th century. Here is a walk with the…
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Routes to visit the Rías Altas. Between cliffs and castles
Touring the Rías Altas is an experience that you must live if you are looking for spectacular beaches, great views from its lighthouses, incomparable monuments or delicious cuisine based on the sea. The Rías Altas comprise the entire Galician coast from La Coruña to Ribadeo, although in some places it is said that they begin in Fisterra, the limit between the Rías Altas and the Rías Baixas. To make it more complete, here we are going to do the tour from Fisterra. Get ready to travel through one of those areas of Spain that you have to visit whenever you…
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