Galicia |
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I made two trips to Galicia - the first one, long ago, with Santiago de Compostela as main destination, took me to Vigo, Pontevedra, Sanjenjo, La Toja and La Coruña.
The second had Lugo as objective, and allowed a quick visit of Orense and Celanova. Tui had a special visit, to dance, but I must confess that my knowledge of Galiza is much more limited than it would be if the water in its beautiful beaches was not so cold, sending me frequently to the south. |
Celanova |
Monastery of "São Salvador" Built in the 10th century, this monastery has today the look gave by the reconstruction in the 17th century. Like "my" Alcobaça, the town grew around the monastery and under its control and administration. Today it is used by a few public organizations |
La Coruña |
El Grove |
Lugo |
Just once in Lugo, but I left home, in Portugal, expressly to know Lugo. You may ask: Did it worth the trip? The answer is YES, even if Lugo was not there, because it made me cross some of the most beautiful areas of Portugal and northern Spain. Besides, Lugo was no disappointment, far from that, and the interesting central area may be visited in a short time, exactly what I needed. |
Orense |
Pontevedra |
Yes, I've been in Pontevedra, yes I remember that I did appreciate the city less than Vigo, but, in those days where photos were a technical and expensive adventure, I could save a picture from Pontevedra (and none from Vigo). I'm having a long weekend in the first of May, so... ... the problem is convincing Fernanda... ... is it there any El Corte Ingles in Pontevedra? |
Sanjenjo |
Santiago de Compostela |
Cathedral
I've been just once in Santiago de Compostela, but I loved the city. Its main attraction is the huge cathedral that drags thousands of pilgrims each year, but I think that, arriving so tired they can't appreciate. the place. I did, and wish to return with more time.The cathedral is started in the 11th century, and it is today a very beautiful complex with many adding and embellishments, from different epochs and styles. It deserves much more time than the few hours I could spend there. |
Website: http://www.catedraldesantiago.es/
Tui
Dancing was the pretext to a trip to Tui.
The program didn't allow us much time, but I managed to escape for a couple of hours, and as the city is not big, it was enough to a reasonable idea of the place. |