Galicia has over time become one of the most sought after destinations in all of Spain. It has many things going for it, from its gastronomy to its endless parties, its incredible landscapes and its paradisiacal beaches. Since we like to make selections and lists, we are going to give you a set of things you must do in Galicia in summer.
Galicia in summer has all kinds of entertainments, and tourists undoubtedly enjoy every minute of their visit, no matter where they stay. There is something for everyone, beach or mountain, city or rural, with family or a group of friends to have fun. So for all of them is this selection of things they can do in Galicia this summer.
Go to the town festivals
If there is something that is done during the summer in Galicia it is go from party to party, but we are referring to the typical town festivals. In each small town they have their own parties, and each one is special for its inhabitants, so we will always find a great atmosphere and a lot of fun. Living these typical town festivals in any corner of Galicia is a great idea for a vacation.
Go to a gastronomic party
Just as there are village festivals, we find the great food parties. The gastronomy of Galicia is recognized worldwide, and that is why it deserves to visit one of these festivals. Festivities that exalt seafood, meats or the most special products, such as Padrón Peppers.
Visit Galifornia in the Cíes Islands
The image of Galifornia is familiar to all of us, and it is that these lands have a lot to do with California. Incredible beaches, beautiful landscapes and a great summer to surf or go to paradisiacal beaches like the one in Rodas in the Cíes Islands. For this we must take a ferry in the port of Vigo, Baiona or Cangas and enjoy the trip by sea until we reach these magnificent islands. We assure you the feeling of finding yourself somewhere in the Caribbean or California.
Visit the Cathedral of Santiago
You cannot miss a visit to the capital in summer. The Cathedral of Santiago is full of tourists, especially with the festivities of the Santiago Apóstol on July 25. There will be queues but also a good atmosphere through the streets of the old town, and if we stay we can see the fires on the facade of the cathedral on the night of the 24th.
Eat a seafood platter
Although we are talking about going to gastronomic parties, one of those days cannot miss going to a restaurant recommended by someone who lives in the area, to taste one of those seafood platters. Another proposal is to eat in the furanchos, establishments where people eat a lot and drink the leftover wine from the previous year's harvest. Before they were illegal, but nowadays they are usually normal restaurants but with that touch of furancho, with a lot of food and affordable prices.
See the end of the world
By this we do not mean that the world ends, but that the Romans believed that the the world was ending in FinisterreThat's why when we arrive it will be as if we were at the end of the world, or at least that was thought before. It is a way of imagining what the Romans felt when they arrived on this land and saw the immense ocean.
Try the queimada and the coffee liqueur
The origins of this Galician drink They are not clear about the queimada, but that it is very popular and that it serves to drive away evil spirits that everyone already knows. It is prepared accompanied by a very popular spell, and it is made up mainly of brandy and sugar, as well as some other ingredient such as coffee beans or lemon peel and apple pieces. Do not leave without trying it. As for the coffee liqueur, it is another typical drink, also strong, made from brandy and taken in the form of shots.
Spend a couple of days in rural Galicia
Galicia has many beautiful rural areas where it is possible to stay and rest. If we go only thinking about the beach, we will miss one of the great charms of this land, which is its rural area. The tranquility, those rural hotels With such a typical style in stone houses, the pleasant people in small towns and the interesting landscapes that there are, they are essential.
Dressing up at fairs
During the summer, fairs of all kinds proliferate more and more. We have several parties that have become essential and in which we can dress up if that amuses us. The Medieval Fair of Noia, the Fair in Pontevedra, the Arde Lucus in Lugo or the Feira de Istoria in Ribadavia are some of the examples, and surely we will find many others.