Monforte de Lemos – 6 Things to do on a rainy day
The town of Monforte de Lemos is situated in the Val de Lemos, a vast undulating plain in the south of Lugo province, Galicia. Regarded …
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Montederramo – Determined to survive
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de San Mamede mountain range in the province of Ourense, is the town of Montederramo. Like many inland …
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Baiona – A pint-sized paradise
The seaside town of Baiona (Bayona), on the west coast of Galicia, is a modern resort with a long history. The earliest settlement dates back …
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The Castle of Monterrey – A Spanish Acropolis
The palace-fortress of Monterrey (O castello de Monterrei) occupies a commanding position on the outskirts of the city of Verín in the province of Ourense. During …
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Fallen Giants and Troglodytes
Hidden deep within the Galician countryside is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in Spain, San Pedro de Rocas (St. Peter of the Rocks). Its …
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Castro Caldelas – A town with a view
Many borders are simply lines drawn on a map, but not in Galicia. The canyon of the river Sil, dividing the provinces of Lugo and …
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The day I played the Cello – Interactive Museum of Music (MIMMA) – Málaga
What is not to love about getting your hands on an instrument? A bit of an attention grabber of a first sentence for sure but …
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