Thread: Galicia Guide

Galicia is located in the green and lush north western corner of Spain. Geographically, Galicia is situated just above Portugal and faces both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mar Cantabrico. This part of the country has an economy based on fishing, farming, agriculture and increasingly tourism. Galicia also has a climate offering four separate seasons and is actually pronounced "Galithia" (the "ci" pronounced as "th" in spanish).

Right, a valley in Galicia's Lugo province in the central part of the region.

Whilst a part of the mainland, Galicia is an autonomous community with a cultural heritage, climate and geography that are distinct from the rest of Spain. Although the region's history and scenery are often promoted as the areas main vacation attractions, beautiful beaches fill the "rias" (bays) of three of the four provinces in Galicia and the scent of pine and eucalyptus are ever present.

Galicias main cruise ports are Vigo and La Coruna and the main town of interest is the medival town of Santiago de Compostela.

Here is a link to a guide to Galica and its most "important" towns.

GALICIA GUIDE | Galicia Spain main index |

not a part of spain i know Lars. would not mind trying it though.

This is the Northern more rugged part of Spain far away from the Playas.

The Northern Region of Spain is very easy to get too from the UK.

i know i've been looking. but also looking at madrid.