Galicia Holidays
Galicia is a province in the very north of Spain and Galicia holidays in an apartment in A Coruna offer you an experience that can be described with one word: green!
The lush mountains, fields and valleys of Galicia are so full of an incredible plant world, that during your Galicia holidays in an apartment in A Coruna you might think you are in Ireland! With booking an apartment in A Coruna you can be sure to spend a Galicia holiday in a wonderful city. Another option is to book a hotel in Santiago de Compostela, which is also the goal destination for the camino de Santiago de Compostela, or Way of St. James, a pilgrimage route along the north of Spain.
As a main sight in Santiago de Compostela, the Catedral de Santiago de Compostela, or Santiago de Compostela Cathedral gives you the chance to see one of the oldest cathedrals in Spain, which is said to be resting place of the apostle St. James, originally only a small tomb but later expanded to the Cathedral Santiago de Compostela. The architecture of the different façades is incredibly detailled and this is reflected in the floor plan of the cathedral itself, too: the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral has the form of a cross.
Other interesting sights in Santiago de Compostela include the Casa Gotica, or Gothic House, which dates from the 14th century and houses also a museum dedicated to the pilgrimage way, the Pilgrimage Museum. But besides imposant monuments and museums, Santiago de Compostela also has a lot of parks to offer, one of the best ones is the Alameda Park. If you need to rest in a natural surrounding during your Galicia holidays in a hotel in Santiago de Compostela, the Alameda Park in Santiago de Compostela gives you shelter and impresses you with beautiful pavillons and large oak trees.
But of course, your Galicia holidays will be incomplete without discovering the amazing nature of the surrounding! Galicia is located at the Atlantic Ocean, with beautiful coastlines and capes, and is surrounded by mountains. Very interesting natural sights in Galicia are the many rivers flowing through the province, which add to the green feeling of this region.
Wonderful Galicia holidays can also be spend at A Coruna, the capital of the province and second largest city, with the Torre de Hércules, or Tower of Hercules near the city. The Tower of Hercules is around 2000 years old and was used as a lighthouse, and still is today. There is a legend that the famous Hercules battled with an enemy here, which gives the lighthouse its name.
In the province of Galicia are also different natural parks, each worth a visit during your Galicia holidays: The Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park, the River Eume Natural Park and the Dunes of Corrubedo Natural Park. You can walk along the coasts and capes and discover the rich green nature of Spain's north, which differs a lot from the rest of Spain.
If you decide to spend your Galicia holidays in Spain, you will not be disappointed if you want to see a different face of Spain. The green and lush nature is a unique site in the north of the country, and especially booking an apartment in A Coruna will give you pleasure in discovering the culture and history of the region.
Galicia holidays are also easily reachable thanks to the two airports in Galicia; Lavacolla airport in Santiago de Compostela and Alvedro airport in A Coruna.
Spend unforgettable Galicia holidays in Spain!
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