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The region of Galicia

The northwest of Spain hosts the amazing Galicia, whose capital is the beautiful city of Santiago de Compostela. The history of the region is violent one; the Visigoths, the Romans, the Moors and the Vikings, they all visited the region and wanted at some point in the past to rule it. Even though the region is predominantly a mountainous one, the coastline is also very attractive, having millions of tourists from all the corners of the world every single year. The coastline is so attractive because the beaches are absolutely amazing, they all have picturesque views and traditional restaurants which serve delicious dishes and this is all what a tourist wants and expects from a holiday. The mountains are not the highest that Spain has, but almost the entire area is covered by Protected Natural Parks, due to the beauty of the landscapes which the government wants to keep intact, and to the amazing number of plants and animals that found their homes here.

Santiago de Compostela

The La Coruna province, which is also found in the region of Galicia, has the wonderful Santiago de Compostela as its capital. The town is famous for being a big pilgrimage center, as it is believed that the remains of Saint James are buried in the Cathedral. The city has a lot of churches and monasteries to offer, as well as buildings of great historical importance. Since you are in the region, visit Lugo, a city whose Roman Wall was designated World Heritage by the UNESCO.

Ourense

If you want to visit a province which is completely surrounded by mountains, Ourense is the right place for you. Ourense is extremely popular among tourists due to its spectacular landscapes; the valleys of the river and Manzaneda, which is a very famous sky resort offering great views which are of a surreal beauty. The main activities in Ourense, apart from tourism, are the wine production, as well as the potato cultivation and the animal breeding. So, if you visit Ourense, you will have the chance to taste some of the most delicious dishes prepared with fresh ingredients.

Pontevedra

Galicia has four provinces, out of which Pontevedra is the smallest one. It is also the province with the most varied types of scenery, great historical monuments, an interesting old quarter and heavenly gardens. Visit Galicia and live the great Spanish experience.

Originally published here.

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Mark Twain

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