Attractions in Galicia

In front of the cathedral of Santiago, in the Plaza del Obradoiro, you will see people crying, screaming, laughing, jumping and lying on the ground. You will see groups taking … read more

Obradoiro Square is the final destination for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. On one side is the impressive cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and on the other, the town … read more

After passing the small town of Arcade and its beautiful gardens, you come face to face with this bridge, which goes over the River Verdugo. On the other side is … read more

The Holy Door is located at the back of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, and it opens on the eve of the Holy Year.

A World Heritage Site since 1985, Santiago de Compostela has been attracting visitors and pilgrims from all over the world for centuries.
In the historic center, the Cathedral and the … read more

This alternative to the Portuguese Way accompanies the Tomeza River through trails, wooden walkways and bridges. It has a linear layout of about 4 kilometers that you will not want … read more

The Ribadiso bridge is located next to the recreational area of the fluvial beach of the Iso river. Not only is the setting beautiful, but it also offers pilgrims a great opportunity to cool off and relax before moving on.

Medieval bridge over the River Furelos, considered one of the jewels of the civil architecture of the Way, without a doubt the most beautiful of all those on the French … read more

The point is a cliff that rises from the feared islets of O Petonciño and A Centola to the mount of O Facho (242 m) where it seems that the … read more

This 18th-century church was built in honor of the Pilgrim Virgin, patron saint of the city of Pontevedra and of pilgrims. Inside you can see a baptismal font in the … read more

Again and again on the pilgrimage route - like here on the 28th stage of the "Camino Frances" from Barbadelo to Hospital da Cruz (stage classification according to the "Rother" … read more

Located in the center of the Plaza de Platerías, it was sculpted by J. Pernas in 1825. It is an Italian-style fountain, which inspired Federico García Lorca, who called it … read more

I can't resist and I have to say a short quatrain to the incomparable humorist Heinz Erhardt (1909 - 1979), who was known to a wide audience - especially in … read more

The late Romanesque church of Santa Maria is one of the sites of Leboreiro.

Here begin the last 100 km of the Way of St. James (Camino Francés).

They are under monument protection, whoever has one on his property is not allowed to leave it.

In the middle of the French way of the Jacobean route, O Cebreiro has a Grail considered holy by some and miraculous by others.
O Cebreiro is a village in … read more

Whether it's the end or the beginning of your trip, a visit to the cathedral is always impressive. As this is the place where for many their pilgrimage ends, it … read more

This church, which is currently closed to the public, is Romanesque in style and for many years has been linked to the Camino de Santiago and to the pilgrims who … read more

This beautiful bridge passes over the Catasol River, but without a doubt what is most impressive is the greenery of the forest that surrounds it. Between ash and alder trees, the path advances through an atmosphere of pure air.