Why is galicia important

European medieval music frequently incorporated the bagpipe, and after its decline in the 18th century, it remained popular in disperse communities across the continent, including Galicia.

Every year, Galicia hosts one of the most popular Celtic music festivals in Europe: Festival del mundo celta de Ortigueira. Guidebook writers repeat the silly idea that Galicians are often blond-haired and blue-eyed and somehow more Celtic Irish than Spanish. The Romans left many imprints on the Castro peoples—language, towns, and religion—as did other, later settlers, including the Germanic Suebi and the Visigoths, as well as marauding invaders such as Vikings, Normans, the English, and even Turkish Corsairs.

Dig up ancient history. Taken together, these monuments span about 3, years of prehistory. Eat from the land and the sea. Take a walk. The sea is the main protagonist along this frequently breathtaking trail where the spindrift mists walkers lulled by the constant sound of breaking waves.

Find a fire ceremony. La Queimada! In a ceramic dish, the local distilled spirit aguardiente —burning water, also called orujo —is mixed with a few coffee beans, lemon, and sugar, and then set aflame. The lights go off, the incantation starts and all the negativity flows out as you gaze into the blue flames and stir the burning liquid.

The skilled raise the flames high into the air as they stir while those around the circle ooh and aah in delight. Once the alcohol burns off, the drink is passed around. Today there is no gold, but very valuable waters: thermal spring waters. In Pontevedra everything is just a step away and there is so much to see… Genuine treasures, such as the collection of gold and silver pieces in the Museum of Pontevedra, unique in Europe, with magnificent jewellery dating back 4, years.

World Heritage Site since , for centuries Santiago de Compostela has attracted visitors and pilgrims from all over the world. It is Galicia's most cosmopolitan city, but it takes it in a matter-of-fact way, which is why from the very beginning you feel like you are a part of it. The seven Galician cities are splendidly well connected to each other and offer you everything you desire. Magnificent architecture in Santiago de Compostela , the capital, with one of Europe's best preserved historic quarters and a rich cultural life; its streets full of tourists and students will enchant you.

Pontevedra , with the waters of its estuary lapping at its shore and one of Galicia's most interesting and lively historic quarters. We and our partners use cookies to better understand your needs, improve performance and provide you with personalised content and advertisements. To allow us to provide a better and more tailored experience please click "OK". Sign Up. Travel Guides. Videos Beyond Hollywood Hungerlust Pioneers of love. Esme Fox. The End of the Earth Is Here. It Has Its Own Language.

They Set Their Drinks on Fire. In terms of wind power, Galicia is the fourth largest producer in Europe, and takes sixth position in the world ranking. Outsourcing: Networking, technologies ITC , shared values and flexibility and adaptability are the keys to a competitive offer. Logistics: After the creation of the motorways of the sea, Galicia became a strategic location on the transoceanic routes between Europe-Asia, Europe-Africa and Europe-America. The advanced development of planning and coordination measures ensures a smooth functioning of its ports and harbours, and the specialisation of its ports have allowed the installation of a large amount of equipment for specific types of goods.

Galicia has afast, modern and safe road network enabling rapid communication between its four provinces, the rest of Spain and Europe. The current railway network links the main Galician cities and connects Galicia with the rest of Spain and Portugal.

The new investment programme for the Galician rail network includes High Speed Trains linking the main Galician cities with Madrid in a maximum time of 2h 59'. Galicia has a privileged maritime location, with ports along its coastline.