region of galicia

Traditional food

Mariscos

Galicia is famous for Mariscos (shellfish), including mecoras (spider crab), santisguiños (a variety of crayfish), and lobster. Scallops marinated in wine appear in many dishes, and stewed octopus abounds - there are whole restaurants, known as pulperías, which specialize in it.

local info

The first cultures which left their tracks in Galicia were Celtic, while Romans left as a legacy the walls of Lugo, the bridge of Ourense, and the Tower of Hercules. Middle Ages were marked by the discovery of the tomb of the Apostle Santiago (Saint James).

What to see

Santiago de Compostella

Santiago de Compostela is the final destination of the legendary medieval way of pilgrimship Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James), now considered by Unesco a World Heritage Site. Until today it attracts visitors from all over the world thanks to its fantastic monuments. The town is named after the Apostle Saint James ("Santiago"), who is buried here.