What is galicia spain famous for?

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BarcelonaMan

The first thing that comes to mind is not something you're seeking: PULPO!!!!

What's "pulpo"? Pulpo is Spanish for octopus and the best octopus comes mainly off Galicia's Atlantic Ocean shores. Mmmmm... Pulllllllpo. mmmmmm.. Yum.

As for wine, Ribeiro and AlbariÃ±o white wines are staples in a Galician diet. GREAT wine, fresh, lightly fruity.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribeiro_%28DO%29
http://www.vinoribeiro.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albari%C3%B1o
http://www.vinosalbarino.com/

Regarding "famous" buildings, hmmm... The thing which comes immediately to mind is the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.

Galicia (or Santiago de Compostela, specifically) is the end-point of the "Camino de Santiago" (or "Way of Saint James" in English) which hundreds of thousands of people hike every year.

http://www.caminosantiago.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Way_of_St._James

Get more information about Galicia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galicia_%28Spain%29

After your project I hope you have an opportunity to visit "Green Spain" - Galicia. It's so naturally beautiful with mountains, the ocean, forests, inlets, down-to-earth people, and the best seafood in Spain. (in my opinion)

Saludos, BarcelonaMan (@YouKnowWhere!)

seasis

Galicia is known in Spain as the "land of the 1000 rivers". Those rivers cross all the region from the mountainous inland to the coast, where they form the characteristical "Rias". The coast itself offers great contrasts, from the smooth beaches of As MariÃ±as to the dangerous cliffs of Costa de la Muerte, the "coast of death".

The climate of Galicia is tempered, and specially in winter, with minimal temperatures of about 5 degC, quite rainy. During the summer season, maximum temperatures are around 20 degC. Galicia's richdom in water and its Rias are characteristical for its nature. At the area of Rias Altas you will find magnific beaches, impressive towns and beautiful fishing villages. RÃas Baixas are worth a visit for their natural preserves and balnearies, as A Toxa. The inland shows green landscapes and romantic villages.

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). Thousands of pilgrims made their way to the cathedral of the newly founded town Santiago de Compostela, and the world-famous Way of Santiago (also known as Way of Saint James or Camino Jacobeo), which is flanked with numerous churches, monasteries and chapels of high historical-artistical value, was formed.

Galicia's folklore clearly shows its Celtic and Gaelic origins, and the most characteristical musical instrument is the Gaita (bagpipe). Regional gastronomy is of great reputation for its excellent fish, Empanada Gallega (a typical pie of fish or meat), traditional sweets prepared in some monasteries (where the recipes are kept in secret jalously), and the Ribeiro wine.

mil

i agree with jennifer h

jennifer h

http://www.galiciaguide.com/
It's known for its historical towns

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