Vacation Villa or Apartment in Galicia - Spain

Galicia is located at the eastern end of continental Europe and has been a pilgrim destination since the Middle Ages. The famous Way of St. James "Camino de Santiago" ends in Santiago de Compostela. The fjord coasts (Rias) that are wild and rough on the north coast are also famous; the west coast offers magnificent, endless sand beaches. All our houses are located on the west coast: the small villages have not lost their tranquillity and their traditional granite architecture. The countryside sometimes even appears like an Irish heath land.

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Our vacation villa and hotel locations in Galicia

Muros-Lariño offers the greatest tranquillity and rural appeal for our vacation villas. Nevertheless the infrastructure of restaurants and shopping possibilities is still very good. The southern Rias Bajas and the middle of Galicia (between Santiago, Pontevedra and Vigo) on the other hand are fairly densely populated. Sanxenxo is a traditional holiday area for Spanish tourists, and is well visited in June and August. You will find endless sand beaches with magnificent bathing and walking possibilities close to your vacation villa or apartment in Galicia. The backcountry is ideal for discovery and hiking trips.

Climate in Galicia

The climate is similar to the Asturian climate: atlantic with Mediterranean influence, so it is a lot milder than in the northern Atlantic regions. June to October is ideal for beach holidays as the water temperature is approx. 18 - 21 °C (64 - 70°F).

Nature and gastronomy in Galicia

Galicia is Spain s main supplier of fish, mussels, lobsters, prawns and crabs that are caught on the steep cliffs, in the fjords and far out on the open sea. The country itself is dominated by small farming. So you can enjoy the treasures of the Atlantic fresh and cheap, accompanied by an Albariño one of the best Spanish white wines. The countryside sometimes even appears like an Irish heath land. The Monte Pindo rises up in the backcountry of Lariño and offers superb hiking possibilities. A trip to the north of Galicia on the other hand will lead you away from the lovely sand beaches to the roaring steep cliffs, like the Cap Finisterre or the Costa de la Muerte (Death coast).

Culture in Galicia

Santiago de Compostela, destination of the pilgrim Way of St. James offers century-old treasures and fascinates all visitors solely with its granite architecture. La Coruña and Pontevedra are also well worth seeing. Besides these cultural highlights many small villages have also kept their charming small stone houses and Horreos the granite granaries to protect from rodents.

Excursions

And if the sand beaches are not sufficient there are plenty of possibilities for excursions: Walks and bicycle trips, hiking in the massif of Monte Pindo in the backcountry of Lariño, riding and visits to the above mentioned cultural towns and the steep coasts in the north of the region. Celtic settlements, stone testimonials along the pilgrim route and fishing harbours are further attractive destinations.