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Colors of Galicia - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Seafood for locals is not just daily food, but the most important national symbol too. Many indigenous people dedicate their entire life to seafood harvesting and making crafts of it; this important element of national culture simply couldn’t escape the attention of foreigners. Every year, O Grove Islands host the amazing Fiesta del marisco, which is visited by about 200,000 people. The history of the holiday extends back over 50 years; during that time its program has being developed and the number of fans has been rising steadily.
Galicia is famous for its beautiful beaches, magnificent forests and historical monuments, which are known far beyond the borders of Spain. Both fans of ecotourism and those interested in … 
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National cuisine of Galicia would impress people that are fond of seafood dishes. Travelers won’t be able to find such a grand selection of fish and shellfish in any other region of … Open
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The festival lasts for 9 days; guests are offered to diversify a rich gastronomic program with interesting folklore events. During the holiday, amazing concerts of folk music and dance performances are arranged. There are also exhibitions and competitions, in which absolutely everyone can participate. It’s worth noting that all prizes for contests and competitions consist exclusively of seafood, so the winner may be awarded with a weighty bag of mussels or crabs. No less exotic and original holiday is Festival of wild horses (Rapa das Bestas), which is carried out in early July in Sabusedo; it’s an amazing and exciting holiday. 
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Galicia and surroundings
Reference information
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Galicia
♥ Catedral de San Martiño, Orense, 34.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Catedral de San Antón, Tui, 72.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Galicia
♥ Castle 'Castle of Soutomaior' , 44.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle da Rocha Forte' , 47.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Sobroso' , 49.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Torres do Oeste' , 49.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Alcázar of Milmanda' , 49.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle of Monforte de Lemos' , 51.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Walls of Lugo' Lugo, 67.3 km from the center. On the map
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National traditions of Spain
Spain is home to bullfighting and siesta, which very vividly characterize the mentality of the inhabitants of this country. Passionate and emotional Spaniards are never in a hurry; they are always relaxed and try to enjoy every moment of life. People are very expressive and noisy. They communicate with each other in a high voice, always express their emotions in a bright and open manner. A traveler may think that in Spain all people are familiar. Random companions in the subway or neighbors in the park can communicate with each other as if they know each other for ages. The Spaniards are very open and friendly; they smile and greet everyone they meet. Bright, stormy speech is complemented by active gesticulation.
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Galicia. Learn the best periods to visit Galicia to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Galicia.
