MONTE DE SANTA TREGA OR SANTA TECLA
Feb 2, 2012 Architecture, Galicia, History, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Landscapes, Villages, TN, Tourism, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism, Natural Tourism
Monte de Santa Trega lies in the municipality of A Guarda, in the south-eastern corner of Pontevedra.
Santa Trega, was declared a National Cultural Heritage Monument in 1939 and is also a Property of Cultural Interest.
From the top of the mountain, you have some marvellous views of, for example, the Río Miño (the natural border between Spain and Portugal), Caminha (a Portuguese village) or of the Atlantic Ocean.
At the mouth of the Río Miño, you can see the island of A Ilha Ínsua, which belongs to Portugal. It houses a building that dates from the XVth century. It was a convent until it became a military fort a century later.
Tags: Galicia, History, Mount, Monument, Monuments, Nature, Pontevedra, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism, History Tourism, Natural Tourism, Pontevedra Tourism
HISTORY: MARÍA PEPITA
Feb 10, 2010 Capital, Capitals, Town, Towns, Culture, Galicia, History, Monument, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism
A while ago I talked about some of the places in Galicia and its gastronomy and about Santiago de Compostela in the province of La Coruña with the motive of the Holy Year.
Today I shall talk about a historic event that took place in La Coruña, capital of the province that shares its name. It was an event that marked the lives of the people of La Coruña.
It was back in 1589 when the English troops breached the city walls and began their attack. The attack was led by a soldier who managed to reach the highest part of the wall with his country’s flag in his hand. But his victory was briefly lived because he was killed by María Pepita.
Tags: Galicia, History, War History, Coruña History, Galicia History, Maria Pepita, Coruña Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Galicia Tourism, History Tourism
VILLAGES: “SANGENJO”
Jan 25, 2010 Activities, Town, Towns, Sports, Galicia, Gastronomy, Nature, Leisure, Landscapes, Beach, Villages, Routes, Tourism, Natural Tourism
In the Galician province of Pontevedra, there is a village which is known for its good climate, Sangenjo.
This used to be a fishing village centuries ago but…today its main source of income is generated by tourism. One of the reasons for this change is due to a 800m-long beach, Silgar beach, which is sheltered from the cold northern winds. But this is not the only beach we might find in Sangenjo; there are many more for everyone to enjoy.
Tags: Water Sports, Galicia, Gastronomy, Beach, Silgar Beach, Villages, Sangenjo, Sanxenxo, Active Tourism, Galicia Tourism, Gastronomical Tourism, Sangenjo Tourism
NATURE: “FINISTERRE, THE END OF THE WORLD”
Jan 20, 2010 Activities, Galicia, History, Sea, Nature, Villages, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism
La Costa de la Muerte (The Coast of Death) in Galicia is well-known, especially by sailors, as this part of the coast has caused and continues to cause many shipwrecks. But this post is not about the negative side of this coast, but of a particular area, Finisterre.
The cape of Finisterre is on La Costa de la Muerte. As we have just mentioned, its name reflects the high number of ships that have sunk along this coastline. However, to think that this beautiful, steep and craggy coastline could be the cause of so many shipwrecks is something of a paradox.
Tags: Holy Year, Way of Saint James, Costa da Morte, Costa de la Muerte, End of the Earth, End of the World, Finisterre, Galicia, History, Nature, Tourism, Finisterre Tourism, Galicia Tourism, Natural Tourism
GASTRONOMY: “GALICIA”
Jan 18, 2010 Activities, Culture, Galicia, Gastronomy, Sea, Tourism, Cultured Tourism, Natural Tourism
Galicia is an autonomous region of Spain and is internationally known for its countryside, beaches, rivers, islands, people…but one of the most important aspects of Galicia is its gastronomy.
Its gastronomy is characterised for being varied, for its wide cultural interest and for its centuries-old recipes which have survived the passage of time with no intention of disappearing. The secret of having these three ingredients is simple: natural, high-quality products and simple recipes.
Galician gastronomy offers dishes made from land or sea produce, in the form of ‘empanadas’ (a flat pie), pork shoulder, Galician broth…But as we all know, seafood is the main player: octopus, barnacles, prawns, spider crab…amongst many others.
Tags: Culture, Galicia, Gastronomy, Tourism, Galicia Tourism, Gastronomical Tourism