It is easy to understand why Galicia attracts holidaymakers, despite not being in the more touristy areas of the south and east of Spain. It is a land of beauty, with rolling green hills, cliffs punctuated with deep gorges and woodlands of numerous varieties. It is also blessed with fabulous beaches, that are not nearly
The first and most impressive sight of Lugo is its 1700 year old Roman city walls which are still structurally complete. The walls enclose the historic old town, whilst new developments have stayed on the outside. You can actually walk on top of the entire length of the city wall. There are ten different gates
“Galicia is very small you say, and I answer, Galicia is a world… it may be small in size, but in depth and substance, it is as big as you make it,” Vicente Risco, writer (1884-1963). With rolling hills, grand gorges and dense woodlands, Galicia in North West Spain is one of the most scenically
There is so much to tell about the majestic city of Santiago de Compostela in the region of Galicia, North-West Spain. A city perfect for evening strolls, in which you can lose yourself in the many stone paved streets of the old part of town. The whole of the city is alive and bustling with students,
When it comes to stunning scenery, deliciously fresh seafood and great wine, Galicia in the north western corner of Spain really takes some beating. In fact with its rolling emerald hillsides as far as the eye can see, you’d be forgiven if you thought you were in the likes of Wales or Ireland instead of
Just 300 metres from a sandy beach, 300 metres from a restaurant and just a little further to a host of other amenities, could there be a more convenient spot than Cabo Estay for the holidaymaker to stay? Tucked away in a tasteful neighbourhood of the beachside village of Canido, a stone’s throw from the
Situated on a beauteous headland at the end of a sweeping beach of golden sand overlooking the waves tumbling onto Galicia’s Playa America, this wonderful house is a landmark rather than merely a villa. In fact so grand is El Castillo de Playa America, that if somebody showed you a photograph of it and then
Stunningly situated and sensitively built, Cabo do Sol on the Galician coastline is a luxurious house by anybody’s standards. This wonderful property has seven bedrooms and six bathrooms and sleeps 14 people in unrivalled style and comfort. Part of the reason we’ve labelled this luxury villa in Galicia as possessing the ‘wow’ factors is because of
Nearly all regions of the world have a highly nutritious local stew. In the north of England we have Lancashire hotpot. In South-West France they have ‘cassoulet’. The Hungarians like a beef goulash, whilst in Ireland they love lamb in an Irish stew. The Galician town of Lalin is so committed to its regional stew
Pedra Rubia is situated above the shores of the Rais Baixas in Galicia with the most incredible ocean and river estuary views. Looking down the river estuary towards the wide open Atlantic Ocean, the protected and beautiful Isles de Cies that are a mere 45-minute boat ride away dominates the horizon. The location of
