✅Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, a beautiful, green land. The region is famed for its fine seafood and its excellent wines and the magnificent Cathedral attracts thousands of pilgrims who walk the Camino de Santiago.
The ancient centre of Santiago ranks among Spain's most stunningly beautiful cities.
Warrens of honey-colored streets wind past beautiful monasteries and convents, culminating in the approach to the immense Praza do Obradoiro, flanked by the magnificent Catedral. Everything of interest lies within the densely packed historic core – the zona monumental – which takes fifteen minutes to cross on foot but several days to explore thoroughly.
The ancient little town of Valença do Minho lies on commanding heights above the left bank of the River Minho, which here forms the frontier between Spain and Portugal (frontier crossing), on the main road which links Santiago de Compostela to Porto. The old core of Valença do Minho - enclosed by the ramparts of its massive walls of the present Fortaleza, or fort, is 17th C., in the Vauban style - is reached by just one bridge which crosses a wide ditch and followed by a long arched passage. From various points on the walls there are superb views Narrow alleys between whitewashed house crisscross the old town, with numerous historical and architectural attractions.