Galicia
Galicia, a unique region with its own language and distinctive culture, is home to Santiago de Compostela, the destination of more than quarter of a million souls who travel each year along the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trails. Santiago is one of Spain's most beautiful and magical cities, an exceptionally good reason for any traveller to make their way to Spain's northwestern corner.
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Top places to visit in Galicia
Discover the best attractions in Galicia from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in Santiago de CompostelaCatedral de Santiago de Compostela
- Attraction in SpainCabo de Home
- Attraction in SpainCabo Ortegal
- Attraction in SpainCastro de Baroña
- Attraction in SpainCatedral de Santa María
- Attraction in Santiago de CompostelaHostal dos Reis Católicos
- Attraction in SpainMosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas
- Attraction in PontevedraMuseo de Pontevedra
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Galicia and beyond
- destinationSantiago de Compostela
- destinationA Coruña
- destinationVigo
- destinationPontevedra
- destinationRibadeo
