Where to go on vacation in Galicia
It is impossible to include all the wonderful places to go on vacation in Galicia in a few words. The heart of Galicia are its cities, the most picturesque towns, the immense beaches, its gastronomy, the places that are World Heritage Sites. The Diversity of its nature the incredible of its traditions and its historical level.
Where to go on vacation in Galicia
Pontevedra
Pontevedra, located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, is not a large city geographically speaking, but it has a special charm. Perhaps it is because it is the city that does not admit cars in the center of it, this of course, gives a calm air to its busy streets. On
Pontevedra you can visit:
- Visit the Virgen de la Peregrina Chapel.
- Stroll next to the Lérez River and cross some of its bridges.
- Tour the food market.
- The historic center is pedestrianized, it is considered the best preserved in all of Galicia, followed by Santiago de Compostela and the old town was declared a historic-artistic complex in 1951, preserving its medieval grandeur.
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Where to go on vacation in Galicia
A coruña
A Coruña is another of the most visited cities. Despite having a fairly strong climate, even in summer, it is a very beautiful city to walk around and if you have time it is worth dedicating one of the days of your trip to Galicia.
Essential to do in A Coruña:
- Walk the Calle Real.
- Visit the Plaza de María Pita and the Plaza de Azcárraga.
- Walk along Avenida del Puerto to admire the buildings with their characteristic galleries facing the sea.
- Visit the Picasso House Museum and the Opera Palace.
- Walk around the Tower of Hercules, to the Menhirs of Peace.
- Go up to Monte de San Pedro to enjoy the views of the city.
Vigo
Town located on the northwest coast of Spain. Nearby is the mouth of the Vigo estuary, surrounded by the Cíes Islands, which are part of the Atlantic Islands National Park.
It is essential to walk along Calle Príncipe (pedestrian) and its surroundings: Colón, Policarpo Sanz and Gran Vía to discover the most emblematic buildings of the city.
Get to the Bouzas neighborhood, the most charming fishing district in Vigo.
Go up to Monte de O Castro to see the sunset behind with the Cíes Islands in the background.
Get to know the Rande Bridge in Vigo.
Other picturesque and charming areas of Galicia that you can visit:
Combarro (Pontevedra):
Well known for its granaries by the sea.
Tui (Pontevedra):
Former capital of the Galician province.
Porto do Xofre (Illa de Arousa, Pontevedra):
A fishing village that enchants its visitors with its unique environment.
Cangas (Pontevedra):
Perfect for walking through its streets and seeing wonderful places.
Allariz (Ourense):
Town with an important medieval footprint.
Santiago de Compostela
To finish with the most important cities to see in Galicia, we arrive at the capital: Santiago de Compostela. Santiago is a delight, in all aspects: there is always a friendly, relaxed, cultural, young and dynamic atmosphere.
- There you will be able to know:
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and cathedral museum. - Old City of Santiago de Compostela.
- Food Market.
- The Galician Center for Contemporary Art (CGAC)
- Monte do Gozo.
- La Alameda Park.
- Museum of the Pilgrimages.
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