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The north-west Spain

An attractive region

Just between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sierra Cantabria you'll find Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria. Saint Jacques de Compostela is the main attraction of the region, but this is not the only reason why you should visit this part of Spain. The cave paintings, medieval churches, and delicious cuisine based on fish, they form the north-western Spain. After visiting this part of the country, an image will remain engraved in your mind: a clam shell. They are everywhere: on the plates, billboards that show you the direction to the shrine of the most important in Spain, Santiago de Compostela. Santiago means "Saint Jacob, and pilgrims visiting the shrine has adopted the shell as a symbol.

Changes over time

For many pilgrims of the past, much of this area was inaccessible because of a string of spectacular mountains. This chain of mountains, the Cordillera Cantabria and is now the reason why many tourists choose the north-western Spain as a holiday destination - the scenery is breathtaking. You'll also be surprised by the picturesque apple orchards, with green valleys and the delicious cuisine that made rapid progress. Cider, not wine, is the popular beverage and cheese offesr contain many shapes and flavors.

Places to Visit

A Coruna (or La Coruna), was the capital of Galicia. The "crystal city" is worth seeing for its monuments. Plaza de Maria Pita, with its arcades, was named after a local heroine who saved the city from British invasion in 1589. Beside the square is dominated by Palacio Municipal, a building that also houses a small museum Clocks. "Saint Jacques de Compostela is the jewel in the region. Saint Jacques de Compostela attracts pilgrims from all over Europe for more than a millennium now. 

The city is famous for its churches and monasteries, the cathedral stands between four different squares, and Gelmirez Palace, the former Metropolitan Palace, is now a designated space for exhibitions. Saint Jacques de Compostela has much to offer: San Paio of Antealtares monastery, the Museo de Arte Sacro (Museum of Arts Saint), and the Museo de las Peregrinación (Pilgrim Museum). The area is absolutely lovely, if you want to visit Spain, consider going in north-west. This will be an enjoyable experience that will make your vacation a relaxing atmosphere.

1 comments:

traveler said...

This chain of mountains, the Cordillera Cantabria and is now the reason why many tourists choose the north-western Spain as a holiday destination - the scenery is breathtaking.

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