Ways to Get Around in Galicia
There are a few ways to get around in Galicia if you don’t rent a car: Trains! The Spanish national rail company Renfe operates short-distance services that cross the region as well as long-distance journeys that connect Galicia with the rest of…
Interesting Facts About Galicia!
Galicia has a relatively low population of around three million inhabitants spread across four provinces and an area of about 11, 500 square miles. These provinces are: Lugo, Ourense, A Coruna and Pontevedra. In addition to the regional capitol of Galicia,…
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Galicia
Some of Spain’s Most Beautiful Beaches Are Here: Forget the Costa del Sol or the Costa Dorada; Galicia is home to some of Spain’s best beaches. Galicia borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea, meaning that it has around…
A Few Spanish and Galician Phrases You Might Need:
Before I share with you my Spanish knowledge I must distinguish something: Galicia has two official languages: Galician (Galician: galego) and Spanish (also known in Spain as castellano, i.e. “Castilian”), both of which are romance languages. Galician originated regionally. Galician is recognized in…
Sites You Must See!
Check this page out for some sites you must see. Catedral Santiago de Compostela: World-renowned pilgrimage and World Heritage site, the cathedral of old town Santiago de Compostela is not only architecturally stunning but is steeped in history. Walk around the city of Santiago…
Weather (and Other Important Info)
The interior of Galicia is characterized by a hilly landscape; mountain ranges rise to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) in the east and south. The coastal areas are mostly an alternate series of rías (estuaries) and beaches. The climate of Galicia…