Carnival is also celebrated in Galicia. Here, it is called O Entroido. But this is not just any carnival—it is an explosion of tradition, satire, and joy that takes over Galicia. From ancient masks to unique rituals, this festival offers an unforgettable experience. But what makes O Entroido so special? […]
The best time to visit Galicia depends on your preferences for weather and activities. Galicia is located in Spain’s northwest and has the fame of a rainy climate. Off course the fame is not complety truth. It can even get very hot in Galicia, and freezen cold. Therefore, planning your […]
Galicia has one national park and six natural parks. All these parks offer the most beautiful nature. From the beautiful coastline to the forestal inlands, nature is never far away when in Galicia. When visiting Galicia you can go to the natural parks to enjoy beautiful nature. Galicia has one […]
Guess what I discovered: Galicia has its own font! You might recognise the typeface. You see it often in Galicia. I immediately thought it was typical Galician when I saw the font. I stumbled upon the font by chance while researching for my article about the Galician language. And even […]
Quite confusing, isn’t it? Until 2002, there were three places in Europe that listened to the name Finisterre. Of course, firstly, we know the town of Finisterre in Galicia. Secondly, there’s also a region with the same name in France. Both places owe their name to their location, extremely westward […]
Galicia has Celtic roots. Many are probably familiar with ‘la gaita’, the bagpipe as a well-known expression of Celtic culture. The Celts have left their mark on Galician culture. In addition to the bagpipe, there are several hundred words in Gallego, the Galician language, with Celtic roots. The Galicians feel […]
In a novel I came accross the term ‘Feísmo’. Feísmo is the art of making things ugly, especially in Galicia. I had never heard of feísmo before, but those who speak Spanish and understand it refers to rural construction can probably immediately grasp the idea. It’s a concept that’s typical […]
Imagine suddenly finding yourself in a completely different environment. Your partner has been killed in an accident and turns out to have been a prominent marquis in his hometown, something you were unaware of. Distraught, you travel to his birthplace, where the accident occurred. This place turns out to be […]
The most controversial book about Galicia of this century. Its publication was delayed in Spain for some time by a former mayor who, as we read in the book, was corrupt. The book is now readily available, and what we read is astounding. What a story, it reads like an […]
Does location matter in a thriller? The tension may not depend completely on it. While the setting, whether it’s a forest, a cityscape, or anywhere else, can influence the narrative’s suspense, the geographical location itself might not. An exciting story can take place anywhere. Does that mean the location matters […]
A thriller located in Galicia, that’s Water Blue Eyes by Domingo Villar. But does location matter in a thriller? The location may be less important for the tension. It can influence, but generally it’s not all about the geographical location. An exciting story can take place anywhere. Does location therefore […]
The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the second most popular cathedral or basilica in Spain. This is shown by a study under Google Reviews of more than 200 cathedrals and basilicas in Spain. The Cathedral of Santiago is the only building from Galicia in the top 15, in which […]
A bizarre plot, based on a true story. Dutch organic farmer Martin moves to a small village in Galicia and get murdered by a fellow villager. This strange story is now put on film in the movie As Bestas and wins several movie awards. Awards in Europa, discussion in Galicia […]
Another surreal story based in Galicia. In november 2019 a narco-submarine entered Galicia, after a long travel all from Colombia. The sub was called the ‘Che’ and was the first narcosub that crossed the Atlantic Ocean and be discovered. It was all but an easy and comfortable trip, and all […]
Does a bottle filled with water against your walls prevent dogs from peeing on your house? On the outskirts of Galicia, in the village of Rubia de Valdeorras, you will find plastic bottles filled with water everywhere. The saying goes this prevents dogs from peeing against your walls. Do the […]
From now on it’s forbidden to smoke on all beaches in Spain. It could have been an advertising slogan: on the beach, you will online enjoy a fresh sea breach. Many Galician beaches already had installed a smoking ban. From now on it’s installed in the whole country and illegal […]
It took more than 16 years to complete, the high speed train connection between Madrid and Galicia. From december 21st there will finally be a high speed connection. The travel time from Madrid to Galicia (or back) declines to just about 2 hours. A good alternative for a domestic flight! […]
Brilliant, just came across an article on the internet. About soccer, as I’m a soccer fan. And this article was really lyrical about the tiki taka soccer played by the club FC Deportivo Galicia! Ever heard of the football club FC Deportivo Galicia? It’s not a professional soccer club, and […]
I found an interesting podcaste episode about the Camino de Santiago. Listening to this podcast is a nice way to learn more about the history of the camino while in the car or having your eyes shut and just be listening. You can listen the podcast here: Rick Steves Audio […]
Great Spanish food must be paired with great Spanish beer, even when you’re not in Spain. To bring this belief to the people Galician beer brand Estrella Galicia organises a gastronomy month in the UK this September. When talking about wine, many sommeliers will tell you that a dinner could […]