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Galicia / Gastronomy

Chocolate con churros – a traditional Spanish treat

February 26, 2020 - by Rikke Lyksbo

Whether sprinkled with sugar or coated with a topping of your own choice, few things are more Spanish than chocolate con churros – a cup of thick hot chocolate served …

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Coast / Galicia

Beach days, Carnota

February 11, 2020 - by Rikke Lyksbo - Leave a Comment

Everyone has their own idea of the perfect beach, be it a secret rocky cove or a bucket and spade stretch of sand. The stunningly beautiful bay of Carnota in …

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Photo of a traditional Galician granary
Asturias / Galicia / History & Culture

Historical Horreos – the ecological way of storing food!

February 8, 2020February 11, 2020 - by Rikke Lyksbo

If you hear the word “horreo” mentioned you might automatically associate it with something horrific, something out of some chilling horror film, but put aside your fears. As you travel …

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Photo of Praia de Barizo, Galicia
Coast / Galicia

Galicia’s beaches – a taste of the Atlantic

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 - by Rikke Lyksbo - Leave a Comment

Galicia’s immense coastline is strewn with truly beautiful beaches, 772 of them in all, from the Playa de las Catedrales near the border with Asturias all the way  round to A …

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Photo of Bulls
History & Culture / Sport and adventure

Will Spain ever ban bullfighting?

November 28, 2019December 3, 2019 - by Rikke Lyksbo

For years, bullfighting has been perceived as a symbol of Spanish culture. Bullfighters were seen as charismatic heroes, as the true essence of masculinity, and Hollywood stars like Ava Gardner …

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Galicia

Holidaying at Casa Lucinda in Galicia – with all the family!

March 11, 2015September 25, 2019 - by Catherine

We are very excited about one of our new properties in Galicia – GLOB1 Casa Lucinda, and even more so after reading this review from someone already hooked on the …

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Galicia / Special places

Beaches of the River Miño

May 8, 2013May 8, 2013 - by admin - Leave a Comment

The river Miño – or Minho as locals on either side would call it – forms the border between Galicia and Portugal as well as the southern limit of the …

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Coast / Galicia / History & Culture / Special places

San Andres de Teixido – a must “stop off” for Pilgrims

May 6, 2013 - by Catherine - Leave a Comment

San Andres de Teixido, a pilgrimage centre dating back centuries, perched on the highest cliffs in Europe in the northernmost corner of Galicia, is a visit not to be missed …

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Galicia / History & Culture / Special places

Santiago – Ciudad de Cultura

December 20, 2011March 26, 2012 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Santiago – Ciudad de Cultura, a set on Flickr.

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Galicia / History & Culture / Special places

Santiago rooftops

December 20, 2011June 11, 2019 - by admin - Leave a Comment

Undoubtedly the best the view in Santiago. We were given a guided tour up twisting stairs and finally out on the stepped roof. The roof was designed so that soldiers …

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