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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- Emerson Mendoza Ayala | Feb 19, 2025A First-Time Guide to Galicia
- John Noble | Mar 30, 2017Galicia: Exploring the Crossroads of Spanish and Celtic Culture
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