If you wanted to see Galicia during the summer, because it is an emerging destination and because they have spoken very well of these lands, do not miss the opportunity to visit it in other seasons, because it may surprise you for the better. If you are one of those who still have vacations to enjoy, take advantage of a time when there is not so much tourism to let yourself be conquered by the charms of Galicia.
We will all agree that Galicia is much more than a beach, so no one is surprised that it is a good destination for visit during fall also. Although during its summer we can enjoy spectacular beaches and landscapes, these are no less beautiful in autumn, and of course we have much to see and do in this community in autumn.
See it rain, because rain is art
If there is a time when seeing rain is beautiful in Galicia, that is autumn. With those airs of nostalgia that accompany this season, we will enjoy beautiful landscapes and of cities where rain seems to be art. One of the things not to be missed is visiting the old quarters of places like Santiago de Compostela, with the stone wet from the rain, with a totally different aspect to a sunny day. If you live this experience in Galicia, you will surely prefer to return in the autumn season.
Enjoy your meals
It does not matter what season we are in, since enjoying the Galician gastronomy it can be done all year round. In addition, in the autumn season the prices go down, since it is not the high season, and you can go to a restaurant to have an incredible seafood platter. In the province of Lugo you can enjoy its quality meats, and in the Rías Baixas area of the fun 'furanchos', some little unofficial places where you can enjoy the best house wine.
Discover their wines
If you are a wine lover, you can enjoy various designations of origin and some particular wines, which are only possible in this community. The Albariño from the DO Rías Baixas, the DO Ribeiro or the Ribeira Sacra. Undoubtedly, this is a community where you can enjoy very varied wines that have become famous, as the Albariño Festival in Cambados in August demonstrates without a doubt.
Stroll along the most beautiful beaches
Although at this time the weather is no longer good to wear a bathing suit, the truth is that Galician beaches are still places of great beauty to enjoy a quiet walk. During the fall, many people choose the beaches to take a walk, sunbathe a bit, if they dare to go out, and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. Samil beach in Vigo, the Cathedrals beach in Lugo, Carnota beach in the province of A Coruña or La Lanzada in O Grove are just some of the most popular beaches in a community with a great coastline to discover.
Go hiking
In Galicia you can enjoy both the beach and the mountains. Nowadays, hiking trails have become very popular, so it is another of the activities that we can do once we visit the community. For those of us who like the outdoors, it is another way to discover beautiful corners. The Fragas do Eume in Pontedeume, the Ruta da pedra e da auga in Ribadumia, the Camiño dos Faros in Cabo Finisterre, or the Punta do Fuciño do Porco in O Vicedo are some of the examples of incredible routes with beautiful landscapes with which to discover every corner of Galicia. And that's not counting everything we can discover with the Camino de Santiago.
Fight the cold with your drinks
In Galicia there are a number of drinks that you have to try, but it is better not to take the car afterwards, because they are somewhat strong, especially for those who are not used to their beverages. The coffee liqueur and the queimada They are two of their most popular drinks, which they want to share with everyone who comes from abroad, but for which you have to be prepared, because they have a high alcohol content. If possible, you have to enjoy the conxuro de la queimada and various coffee liqueurs, because the truth is that each place has a different flavor.
Discover the gastronomic festivals
During the autumn there are still many festivals in Galicia, but the festivals give way to the great gastronomic festivals. It starts with the O Grove Seafood Festival and you can enjoy the Mycological Week in Cambre, the Festa dos Callos in O Porriño or the Festa da Fabada in Laracha. These are just some examples of the many gastronomic festivals that exist throughout the Galician geography during the fall.