The Spanish region of Galicia is located on the most northwestern edge of Spain with Asturias to the east, Castile and Leon to the southeast and Portugal to the south. Galicia consists of 4 provinces, A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra. The regional capital of Galicia is Santiago de Compostela which boasts a cathedral.
Galicia is a coastal region so as you would expect there are numerous coastal walks, fishing villages and beaches to visit. Throughout the majority of the region Galicia is a very hilly environment with mountain ranges to the east and south which rise up to around 2,000m / 6,600 ft.
Map of Galicia
Places to visit in Galicia
The top destination in Galicia is the regional capital of Santiago de Compostela with top attractions being the cathedral and monastery of San Martiño Pinario.
A Coruña
A Coruña is situated in the province of A Coruña on the most north west edge of Galicia. With beaches and coastal villages to explore this is a great location for your next holiday.
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Lugo
Lugo is the capital city of the province of Lugo with a population well over 100,000. The city offers a huge amount of history to explore with its most famous feature being the Roman walls which remain intact and surround the city.
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Ourense
Ourense is an interesting historical city in northwestern Spain which is well known for the iconic Ponte Romana bridge which spans the River Minho. Ourense also features a 12th century cathedral and a neoclassical fountain known as as Burga de Abajo which has thermal water.
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Pontevedra
Pontevedra is a city in northwest Spain which is well known for the Gothic Santa Maria la Mayor Basilica. Comprising on an old town, Pontevedra has many areas to explore including a 14th century convent, a Galician art museum and a 12th century monastery.
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Santiago De Compostela
As the capital city of Galicia, Santiago de Compostela is the most popular destination within the region. It is the final stop on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and is also stated to be the burial location of the apostle, St. James. Heading to Santiago de Compostela offers much history within the walls of this medieval city and boasts a large cathedral.
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Galicia travel guides
Heading to Galicia offers a huge amount of interest to holidaymakers with a mix of beaches and historic towns and villages to explore. Be sure not to miss out not best places to visit however by picking up the latest travel guide to keep in your pocket.
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