Category Archives: Places to Visit

How does your garden grow

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Paul

We’ve only been in Galicia from November to June, so we’ve not had chance to view the state, area or property when nature has fully taken hold and the sunshine and occasional abundant rain have worked their magic. It’s now … Continue reading →

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Call of the Camino

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Paul

Mention Galicia and many peoples first thought is Santiago de Compostela the ultimate destination for the caminos (Way of St James) which work their way through the autonomous region. Travel to Galicia in the summer and it will be impossible to miss … Continue reading →

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Don’t say Spain, say Galicia

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Paul

When you first tell people that you’ve ‘bought a house in Spain’ it certainly gets their interest. No matter how casual the acquaintance you can see the thought process etched on their faces  (I know because before I was a … Continue reading →

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Santiago de Compostela

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Paul

I read somewhere (yes I lost the link!) that 86% of visitors to Galicia spend at least some of their vacation in what is considered the most holy city, for catholics, outside of Rome. Therefore it is a good place … Continue reading →

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