Galicia Tourist Guide 2018

This is the abode we offer pilgrims who come from all over the world to purify themselves in the botafumei- ro after an exhausting journey along the Camino de Santiago , amidst forests of infinite shades of green, enshrouded in fog, and fields dotted with cows and farmers. These vistas, along with the local fishermen and shellfish gatherers, best signify hard work and effort. Thanks to them, our visitors can feast on the most exquisite delica- cies . The turbulent ocean is where the best goose barnacles grow, and the calm rías are home to the tas- tiest clams, oysters and mussels. Those from farther inland claim they prepare the most delicious octopus of all, but they also offer

They used to say that our coastline was the end of the world, but before getting lost in the Atlantic Ocean that was believed to be infinite, we invite you to discover a universe that will awaken your five senses. Throughout history, there have been many peoples who tried to conquer us, though when they surrendered to the mysteries we so value, they decided to stay for centuries. From the era of petroglyphs and dolmens to the walls erected by the Romans and the dozens of hill-forts all over, the stones bear witness to the past. Little by little, impos- ing monasteries and cathedrals rose up, culminating with the mas- terpiece constructed in Santiago de Compostela.

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