The Cost of Galicia, located on the Atlantic coast in northern Portugal and northwestern Spain is the coastline that stretches along the community of Galicia. This region holds its reputation of Santiago de Compostela, the capital, made famous by the festival of Santiago de Compostela whose tomb lies in the cathedral.
Galicia is formed by four provinces: A Coruña (La Coruña), Lugo, Orense and Pontevedra. Languages spoken in Galicia are Spanish and Galician.
The Galician Coast stretches over 1300 km and includes several coastlines Rías Altas (deep gulfs North) and the Rias Baixas (gulfs deep south) and its beautiful beaches.
Galicia has a great cultural attraction, especially in architecture. Indeed, it has the largest number of Romanesque monuments of the peninsula, cathedrals like the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, but also monasteries such as Ribeira Sacra or more humble buildings that you can discover along the streets of major cities like La Coruna Galicia, Vigo, Pontevedra, Lugo, Ourense, Tui or Mondoñedo.
Another tourist resource of Galicia is its gastronomy. Seafood such as fish and crustaceans, but also those of the campaign are recognized for their quality and diversity throughout Spain. Among the good dishes of Galicia, the “Tarta de Santiago” (Santiago cake) it is the most popular in the area.
The north-west Spain, especially Galicia, is unfairly ignored by many tourists, perhaps the main reason is its oceanic climate, similar to other north European countries.
Nevertheless, it is an area of great cultural richness, with beautiful sceneries for a holiday. With your holiday villas in Galicia, you can enjoy all the small (and big) pleasures offered by this incredible region of Spain and to discover a different part of Spain.
