Galicia Tourist Guide 2018

A visit to Galicia is a comprehensive and singular experience that you will enjoy for both its natural as well as its cultural heritage. The Way leading to Santiago de Compostela , the historic centre of which is a World Heritage Site , is composed of pilgrimage routes. You can reach Cape Fisterra , which in ancient times was believed to be the end of the earth. Ina territorydefinedby its 1,650kilo- metre coastline, located in theNorth- western region of the Iberian Penin- sula , lighthouses abound; the Tower of Hercules is the only one that has remained active since the Roman era. The essential s

out the city of Lugo from atop its Roman walls. Vestiges of a bygone era include the petroglyphs, dolmens, and hill-forts scattered across the land, as well as the cruceiros [calvaries], hórreos [granaries], and pazos [country hous- es], all of which are representative of popular architecture. Renowned for its excellent cuisine, Galicia is best recognised for its use of high-quality, natural products. Don't miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of delicacies at the re- gion's many restaurants and taverns.

The same is true of its sandy areas, many of which are untamed. Places such as Praia das Catedrais [Cathe- dral beach] have become expression of art in the natural world. To the south we have the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park , a unique flora and fauna reserve, which opens out on to the Rías Baixas, as well as the Rías Altas, which are rich in fish and seafood. Traveling inland, one can sail along the Sil River, which runs through the centuries-old vineyards and monas- teries of the Ribeira Sacra or make

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