Galicia stands alone from the rest of Spain. Its green and fertile rolling hillsides are more resonant with an Alpine postcard than the dry, dusty and arid landscapes that we often associate with Spain. It is this isolation and independence from the rest of its country that makes Galicia a fascinating region to visit. Check
New research has uncovered that the best value villa holidays are in Portugal and Spain. According to the Self Catering on a Shoestring Report, which was carried out by the Post office and Meon Villas, Spain and Portugal offers the best value for money in terms of purchasing food and drink from supermarkets on self-catering
Maximise your visit to the historically and aesthetically outstanding Santiago de Composetela at Muino de San Lorenza. The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, known in English as The Way of Saint James, is a 1000 year old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James in the cathedral of Santiago de Composetela. Each year more than
It perhaps takes a trip to Galicia for one to realise just exactly how scenically and culturally diverse and truly immense a country is Spain. Compared to the parched and arid landscapes of the south, Galicia is a fertile oasis of greenery, rolling emerald fields and woodland. If you are wanting to experience a
Andalucia has played an essential role in the most spectacular chapters of Spanish history. It is a region characterised by extreme variables in landscape and climate. But what really makes Andalucia stand out from other Spanish regions, is the tasty snacks they compassionately provide for free in many of the bars when you order a
In our quest to bring you villas in areas of cultural interest around Europe we feel it only proper to share a little more information about how some of the ancient cultures were formed and still survive today. All of our villas are in areas of cultural interest, perhaps even more so with Galicia in
Apart from some of the World’s finest wines, jaw dropping views and extremely pleasant locals Galicia is perhaps best known for its gastronomic treasures. There are three main gastronomic fiestas to be aware of in Galicia, here’s a overview of each: Festa da Istoria in Ribadavia (the last weekend in August 27, 28 & 29
For those of you who don’t know, Galicia is a haven for fine Spanish wins. The air, temperature, soils and altitudes are responsible for growing some of the finest grapes in the World. Lucky for you we have a wide selection of luxury private villas with pools around Galicia so you can come and experience this
2010 is the official Ano Jacobeo, otherwise known as the Holy Year in Galicia. This year the celebrations take place on Sunday 25 July in Galicia and it’s set to be a popular one! The history of Ano Jacobeo is that it is celebrated each year that the feast of the Apostle James (25 July) falls
