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Title: Galicia Holidays - Santiago de Compostela, Lugo, Ourense &
Pontevedra
Author: Steve Greenwood
Article:
The region of Galicia can be found in northwest Spain bordering
Asturias, Castilla & Leon and Portugal. Through the centuries,
Galicia has experienced a varied and sometimes violent history
having been invaded by the Romans, the Visigoths in the 6th
century, the Moors in the 8th century and occasional visits from
the Normans and Vikings. King Ferdinand I of Castilla and Leon
finally brought Galicia under control in 1063.
The Galicia Coastline Galicia is a mountainous, wet region noted
for its jagged coastline and many fjord-like indentations on the
coast, estuaries that were flooded with rising sea levels after
the ice age. These are called Rias and are divided into the Rias
Altas, those on the northern Galicia coast, and the Rias Bajas
on the western coast. The Rias form a wild and spectacular
landscape all along the coastline, attracting great numbers of
tourists throughout the year. The Galicia coastline is
characterised with beautiful beaches offering magnificent
panoramic views and small fishing ports serving fantastic
cuisine rich in fish and seafood.
Galicia Scenery and Climate Galicia has many low mountain ranges
that have served to isolated the inland rural population from
the more accessible and popular coastal towns and cities. The
region is filled with extensive natural areas with many
protected Nature Reserves offering a wide variety of plant and
animal species. There are also many dense Atlantic forests,
rolling green meadows, small rivers and dramatic cliffs on offer
for the traveller who enjoys outdoor activities. The climate of
Galicia is generally mild winters and hot summers with the more
mountainous towns of Ourense and Lugo experiencing more extreme
conditions with significant snowfall during the winter months.
It is also quite a wet region with Santiago de Compostela
receiving on average 100 days rain a year.
Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela is the capital of
Galicia in the province of La Coruna. Santiago means 'Saint
James' and the city, according to legend, is the resting place
of the Apostle Saint James the Great, the brother of John. His
remains are believed to be beneath the altar in the crypt of the
cathedral after Theodomir, bishop of Iria Flavia, discovered his
relics in 835. Santiago de Compostela is a historic city with
many beautiful churches, monasteries and monuments. It also has
a fine University near the large municipal park, which ensures a
lively nightlife within the old quarter of narrow winding
streets and historic buildings.
Way of Saint James Santiago is the third holiest shrine in
Christendom (after Jerusalem and Rome) and since the Middle Ages
it has been one of the most important places of pilgrimages,
attracting over 100,000 pilgrims each year from all over the
world. This pilgrimage to the shrine of Saint James in Santiago
de Compostela Cathedral of is known as the Way of Saint James
and in Spanish as the Camino de Santiago.
Lugo Holiday Attractions The main attraction of Lugo lies in its
Roman Wall, which dates from the 3rd century and forms a
complete circuit through the city. It measures 2.5km in length
and reaches a height of between 10 to 15 metres. It is possible
to walk the entire length of the Roman wall, which is protected
by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Ourense Holiday Attractions Ourense is the only province in
Galicia to be surrounded by mountains on all sides, keeping it
economically isolated from the more populated coast. However,
there is a growing tourism to Ourense attracted by the
spectacular scenery afforded by the river valleys and Manzaneda,
a popular skiing resort just north of the capital. The city has
a microclimate that brings much rain to the surrounding area,
helping with the regional economy of wine production, animal
breeding and potato growing.
Pontevedra Holiday Attractions Pontevedra is the smallest of the
4 Galicia provinces and one of the most varied in scenery. This
historical city has many fine buildings and monuments, of which
most are located in the old quarter of town. Pontevedra has a
wonderful complex of stone streets, pretty gardens and spacious
squares including the Plaza de la Leña, which stands its
Provincial Museum.
About the author:
Steve Greenwood invites you to visit <a href="
http://www.idealrentals4u.com/spain/galicia.html "> Galicia
Property Rentals </a> for accommodation and attractions in
Santiago de Compostela, Coruna, Lugo, Ourense and Pontevedra.
Visit http://www.idealrentals4u.com for holidays and
accommodation in all the regions of Spain including the Canary
Islands Fuerteventura, Tenerife and Lanzarote.
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