One of Galicia's best preserved historical city centers is lovely Pontevedra. Besides its super charming Old Town, Pontevedra boasts interesting museums, lively tapas bars, and a bustling market. My first time visiting, the city surprised| Packing up the Pieces
Some of the most impressive churches and historical sites are found along the Camino de Santiago routes that twist through the length of Europe. While tourists and pilgrims alike will be drawn to the grand| Packing up the Pieces
One of the most popular Camino pilgrimage routes is the Camino Portuguese with a majority of pilgrims choosing to start their walk from Porto or farther to the south in Lisbon. The Variante Espiritual or| Packing up the Pieces
Baiona is a medieval port town found at the opening of the Ría de Vigo, the southernmost lower estuary of the Rías Baixas in Spain. This seaside village boasts a historical castle and sandy beaches.| Packing up the Pieces
Galicia is spectacular. With a fascinating Celtic history, influenced by the Roman conquest, and deep connections to the Camino de Santiago, there really is no place like it in Spain. Galicia has its own language| Packing up the Pieces
The stone mills of Galicia are a treasured cultural icon of the region's history. Many of these mills in Galicia can be seen along rivers, on hillsides, and the routes of the Camino de Santiago.| Packing up the Pieces
Santiago de Compostela is a historical city tucked away in the northwestern corner of Galicia Spain. It is the most significant city for those walking the Camino de Santiago, one of Europe’s most well-known pilgrimage| Packing up the Pieces
Galicia may be one of the most underrated regions in Spain. This lush region in Spain is rich in culture with a tribal Celtic past, was included as part of the Roman Empire, and today| Packing up the Pieces