Here we are again, finishing that great list of things to do if you come to Galicia. And the worst thing is that we will probably have many other things behind us, because I never tire of discovering new landscapes, gastronomy to try and places to visit in this peculiar land called Galicia.
If you want to come here, take a good note of the list of things you can not miss, although we are almost sure that you will return, because there is always something that you leave for other occasions, because you will always have some 'homelessness' once you have discovered Galicia. We warn, this land hooks, and with these 20 things to do we fall short.
11-Climb all the steps of the Tower of Hercules
As we like unique things, we also have the only Roman lighthouse in perfect condition that is still in operation. This tower dates from the XNUMXst century and is a World Heritage Site. Has exactly 234 steps, so the visit is for the more athletes who are willing to upload them all to enjoy the views of the sea.
12-See the botafumeiros fly
When we go to Cathedral of Santiago There are things that we should not miss such as seeing the Pórtico de la Gloria, visiting the tomb of the apostle, embracing the figure of the Apostle Santiago and also seeing the ritual in which they make the botafumeiros fly. That huge 53-kilo botafumeiros can be seen in operation on Sundays at the noon mass, and the Holy Years at the Pilgrim's Mass.
13-Be amazed by the Fervenza do Ézaro
We continue with the unique and unrepeatable things of Galicia, and this is the only waterfall in Europe that flows directly into the sea. It is practically in the town with the name of Ézaro, in Dumbría, on the well-known Costa da Morte. In addition to the beautiful waterfall, you can go along a beautiful promenade.
14-Live the fires of the Apostle
The fires of the Apostle are a pyrotechnic show around the Cathedral of Santiago to celebrate the Apostle's Day. The night of July 24, since the 25th is the day of the Apostle, a holiday in all of Galicia. If you want to see each other in the front row in the Plaza del Obradoiro, you have to take a seat hours before, because that is full of pilgrims, locals and tourists who want to attend the show. Luckily, there are many other points in the city from which you can see these fires.
15-Taste the octopus á feira in a pilgrimage
This is a basic that you can never miss on your visit to Galicia. But the octopus cannot be taken anywhere. It must be in a pilgrimage with bagpipes playing in the background, with a cup of red wine from the country and with a lot of spicy, in the typical grocery stores found in these popular festivals. Without a doubt, any Galician will tell you that this is where he tastes best.
16-Try the Albariño, if possible at your party
La Albariño festival It takes place in Cambados, the first weekend of August, and is filled with curious people who want to taste the wines of the wineries in the area, which put their stalls in the center of the town. It is a party that lasts for several days, and in which you can taste many brands of albariño in the booths. In addition, as a souvenir you will take a crystal glass, which everyone usually wears around their neck and which is bought in the same booths.
17-Relive the Celtic past in the Castros de Baroña
These forts are the vestige of the celtic population in the past of Galicia. The Castros de Baroña are located in Porto do Son, on the coast, and are spectacular for being located on a peninsula facing the sea, in a rocky area. Up to twenty houses with a circular plan are preserved, from an occupation that dates back to the XNUMXst century BC and can be seen at any time and at any time.
18-Do the route of the Sil Canyons
The Sil Canyons are located in the area of the Ribeira Sacra, another place with wines with designation of origin. In the area there is a lot of tourism, since catamaran routes are carried out to enjoy these spectacular landscapes, in which you can taste these wines, in addition to visiting the wineries, making it a unique and very interesting experience.
19-Get mystical with the ritual of the queimada
Who has not heard of the Queimada? That strong drink that is made around a ritual to ward off bets and evil spirits that can torment us. The ideal is to see how they do it in a dark place, with the flames coming out of the drink and reciting the typical spell of the queimada. A mystical moment not to be missed.
20-Go back to the past with the historical festivals
Something that is more recent is the proliferation of parties set in other times. The Arde Lucus in Lugo that talks about its Roman past, the Arrival in Baiona that tells us about the arrival of the caravels in port, or the various medieval fairs that exist in different parts of the geography, such as the Feira Franca de Pontevedra. An excuse to party and dress up at the same time.