I don´t want to go without saying ...

Hi friends!

I don´t want to go without talking about other wonderful sites of Galicia like A Coruña, Lugo and Ourense.
I want also to say that there are many more amazing places in its coast and in its leafy mountains and forests. I invite you to know all of them!

For example, If you go to A Coruña, you have to visit places like Tower of Hércules, the House of Science, Man´s House, Aquarium, Castle of St. Antón, a lot of churches, the Obelisk (Millennium), etc. Also you have to enjoy ist beaches (with its seafront), shops, restaurants, parks and gardens!

In Lugo and Ourense there are also great places to visit, they are the most rural areas of Galicia with more traditional charms!

So my post today is short but I hope to wake you desire to come to my country and discover yourself its magic!

I hope you enjoy my blog and my Galicia!

See you soon

Galician

The most haunted city in Galicia!

Good afternoon friends!

Today I want to introduce you the city which I consider the most haunted in my land. This is Santiago de Compostela. I think it is necessary to publish a post just for it.

Santiago is the capital of Galicia located in the province of A Coruña.

We can find in Galicia the headquarters of the regional government of Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) and the Parliament.

The city is known for being an important center of Christian Pilgrimage, like Jerusalem or Rome.

Its cathedral is of great artistic importance and also it´s relevant its university (more than 500 years of history) which gives the city a student environment each course.

Currently the city bases its economy on different activities such as university, government, cultural tourism, industry (especially the wood industry (a company known as Finsa) and the telecommunications industry with a company called Blusens).

Without doubt the most noteworthy of Santiago is the richness of its heritage. We can visit places like: The Cathedral (with ist porch known as "Pórtico de la Gloria" and "El Botafumeiro"), squares in the old town as the Obradoiro or Quintana, the Hostel of the Catholic Kings, Rajoy Palace, Food Market, its street when you can enjoy tapas and wine known as "Rúa do Franco" and a lot of museums.

To reach the city you can take a plane (the airport is just 10 km from the city), by bus, train or car.

Also if you go to Santiago you have to buy some typical products in order to remember it, like "Santiago Stones"(chocolates), a Scallop Shell, Santiago cake, etc.

To stay in Santiago there are a variety of hostels, guesthouses and hotels in the city with very affordable prices. I recommend you the small hostels in the old town, for example, one of my friend Carmela called "Stellae Luscofusco".

Santiago is a city with gray sky but with a spectacular and intriguing mystery.

A visit to Galicia without passing through Santiago will not let you know the charms of the land of the witches!

Galician

More places!

Hi, sorry for the delay and the wait ! Today I want to tell you more abouta Galicia, and in concret I want to write a post about two places located in the southern part of Galicia. These places are Vigo and Bayona.

Vigo is one of the largest cities in Galicia. It is characterized by its microclimate, with mild temperatures all year round. Industrial, fishery and service city. We could stand out its car manufacturer industry called Citroen. It is a city of contrast where you can visist many interesting places both in the old and the modern area. It also has interesting natural areas such as The Cies Islands considered the most beautiful beach in the world by the British newspaper "The Guardian" in 2007.

Bayona is a town which belongs to Vigo, but remarkable for its beauty. In Bayona we find Monterreal Castle which currently has a national parador function. It was the first town to have learned of the discovery of the New World after the trip to America by Columbus. You can visit in Bayona a replica of "La Pinta", one of the caravels of the discovery of America. I recommend you visit this place.

Soon more entries in my blog friends! If you have any curiosity about any particular site, tell me and I can speak about it.

Galician

Second destination!!

In my second publication of my blog and by popular demand ( I dedicate you, Irene), I want to get close you some specific interesting locations in Pontevedra´s province that you have to visit. I begin today with 3 of them to create intrigue and that you have forward to my next publication.

Combarro: It is a parish in the municipality of Poyo, in the Galician province of Pontevedra. It is a fishing village, close to both the capital, Pontevedra (7km) like other peoples recognized as Sanxenxo. Most notable is its old area, where there is a lot of granaries (horreos in spanish) and cruises as well as the parish church. You can reach it by bus, boat or car.

Sanxenxo: It is a fishing village that lives off tourism beach. It has 36km of coastline where you can find beaches like: Silgar, Areas, Canelas, Montalvo, A Lanzada, etc. They all stand by the quality of its water and sand, being Sanxenxo the town with more blue flags in Spain since 2004.

Isla de Arousa: It is located in the "Ría de Arousa", in the province of Pontevedra. It is about 7km square. It is attached to the Península by a bridge which is nearly 2km long (the longest bridge in Galicia and one of the longest in Spain). It has 36km of coastline which are almost 15km beach of fine white sand. The European Union declared it as a nature reserve.
The island´s economy relies on fishing, especially in the cultivation of mussels and shellfish.

Are you interested in more places? We will travel soon !

Galician

First destination!

It could only be Pontevedra! The first place I would like to show you is my town.

Pontevedra is a provincial capital located in an area known as "Rías Baixas" (coast). This area is famous for the good weather, if you compare with other sites of Galicia.

Pontevedra is an administrative, turistic and services city. It´s name derives from the Latin and it means "Old Town".

You can visit some interesting sites in Pontevedra like museums, churches and cathedrals. Also you can enjoy the old town which has a lot of squares and stone streets with a lively and magical atmosphere.

If you visit Pontevedra in summer, you have to go to its white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. These beaches are located in areas either Bueu or Sanxenxo. Pontevedra has also a river, and you can go to the river beach if you prefer fresh water. Attention! Both sea water as the river is very, very cold.

Gastronomy is another of the charms of Pontevedra. Pie, octopus, seafood, etc., will make your stay more enjoyable.

If you want to sleep in the city you can stay in its hotels, that compared to large cities, are very cheap. The price ranges between 30-60 euros per night. Some names are: Vedra Hotel, Hotel Rúas, Galicia Palace, Hotel Rías Baixas, etc.

In addition, you can visit this amazing city on special dates such as holiday parties. Carnival in February, Easter in April, "La Peregrina" (Pontevedra´s parties) in August (with bulls and attractions), "Feira Franca" in September (medieval festival).

You can reach the city by different transports: train, bus, private car, boat or plane (nearest airport in Vigo).

So go ahead and come to my small city which has plenty of opportunities to have fun and enjoy yourself.
Elders, adults, youth and children visit Pontevedra!

Galician

Welcome to my small world

Hello friends! I present my new blog to try to show you the many chams of my Galicia, a land of wonders, good food, incredible scenery and good people!
I am sure that you will love it and you will want to visit it!
Are you ready?