Spain
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A visit to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, its symbol
It appears on all the postcards of Santiago de Compostela and is its most visited monument. It is the end of the Camino de Santiago and its beauty is found in every corner. It is one of those cathedrals that you have to go around to admire because each of its facades has a charm. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is one of the most beautiful in Spain. It is located in the same place where the tomb of the Apostle Santiago was found, in the year 813 and its origins date back to the 11th century when construction…
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What to see and do in Viveiro in 1 day, capital of La Mariña Occidental
Among the innumerable places to visit in the Galician Rías Altas, one of the best that you cannot miss is Viveiro, the capital of the region of La Mariña Occidental, located on the banks of the Landro River with a medieval past that makes it a of the essential visits in the area. There is much to see in Viveiro thanks to its streets and landscapes accompanied by excellent beaches and surroundings that will make you want to enjoy this place for a long time. Here we tell you the best things to do in Viveiro in one day, one…
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What to see in Cambados, the three most beautiful villages in the Rias Baixas
Surely you are going to travel there and you are wanting to know what to see in Cambados. In the middle of the Rías Baixas, specifically in the Ría de Arousa, we have one of the towns with the most history and most beautiful in Galicia, the so-called capital of Albariño, Cambados. Cambados is actually the union of three towns. On the one hand we have Fefiñáns, the most historic and stately of the three, San Tomé, the most maritime town, and Cambados itself, with some streets and squares that you will love to walk through. And all this surrounded…
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What to see in Betanzos, one of the ancient capitals of the Kingdom of Galicia
If you want to visit one of the most incredible historic centers in Galicia, what you should do is travel to Betanzos, a beautiful town just 25km from La Coruña that will surprise you as soon as you set foot in its streets. Betanzos was one of the 7 capitals that made up the ancient Kingdom of Galicia, a fact that has left a great legacy that today we can visit and enjoy with everything there is to visit in Betanzos, from its beautiful squares to its pretty churches as well as incredible surroundings with places like the Costa da…
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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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