"Green Spain" - this province is called, washed by the Atlantic Ocean and Biscay Bay. Mild humid climate, abundance of labyrinths from heights and lowlands.
The shores, to which the coasts of Rías Altas and Rías Baixas descend, are rich in winding ledges extending far into the sea and bays crashing into the shore. Magnificent sandy beaches are in contact with sheer cliffs. The northernmost point of Spain is Cape Estaca de Beres, and Cabo del Mundo is the highest (600 meters) steep coastline in Europe.
For those who like to travel around Spain by car, it is possible to get a rental car in all popular locations: at the main railway stations, in the city center, at the nearest airports. Tariffs may vary depending on various factors: the duration of the rental, the class of the car, the place where the car was received. For example, in Madrid you can rent a compact class car from 16 euros per day, and in Barcelona from 17 euros per day.
The water off the coast of Rias Altas is somewhat cooler than that off the coast of Rias Baixas, but the surrounding nature and beaches are more beautiful here. Among the notable places stands out Aguas Santas beach - "Holy Waters".
Rías Baixas beaches in 2011 won the largest number of "blue flags" among the beaches of Spain. This highest standard award is given to the cleanest and most beautiful beaches around the world.
Not hot climate of the southern zone of Galicia and picturesque corners attract tourists from all over the world. The most popular cities of the northwest of Spain are the ideal place to relax with a variety of hotels, spa treatments and thalassotherapy centers.
The national park, consisting of six Cies islands, is another example of the magnificent nature of Galicia. The air in the park, saturated with the aroma of greenery and flowers, is protected by a ban on all types of transport. The silence is broken by the world's only bird sanctuary, which are on the verge of extinction.
Europe's largest laurel forest on one of the Ons islands.
Fans of seafood dishes should visit De Arosa island, famous for its nature reserves, beaches and a wide variety of culinary recipes for high quality seafood dishes: fish, shellfish, crabs, mussels, shrimp, cuttlefish. The variety of marine life and dishes from it stuns even seasoned gourmets. World celebrity Woody Allen looked at the Galician delicacy with the funny name Percebes (sea duck) without pleasure, and her appearance was really unpresentable. But when I tried it, I couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Persebes live only off the coast of Galicia, Canada and Morocco.
Culinary masterpieces of Galicia are inexhaustible. And if you add a glass of unique Albarino (Albario) to the dish, then this dinner will not be forgotten for a long time.
The rich historical heritage of this region will tell about the identity of the Galicians. Famous historical monuments, such as Cambados or Santiago de - Campostella, the city itself was turned into a monument of architecture and culture. The abundance of monasteries and churches of artistic and architectural value, such as the monastery of Armenteira (XII century), will allow you to appreciate the richness of the creative inspiration of the ancient masters.Spain loves and knows how to have fun. Galician traditions make these holidays unique. Culinary festivals, wine-making, folk festivals attract with their bright colors and traditional hospitality.