Three weeks ago I had the opportunity to go back to Spain for a few days (incredibly wonderful days, by the way). I had the opportunity to stay and visit an unknown area of Spain (and I dare to say, one of the most beautiful): Galicia.
Similarly to the UK, Galicia is known by its rain and green landscapes. What's more, being in the North Coast of Spain adds a magical atmosphere to this place.
Vigo is a city located in Pontevedra, in Galicia, in the north-west of Spain. The city is located in the coast and it is located in the Rías Baixas of Galicia (name that receives the set of rías of the Southern coast of Galicia between Finisterre Cape and the Portuguese coast), and it is delimited by la Ría de Vigo. There is evidence of population in Vigo since the Palaeolithic Era. Stone Age, Neolithic, and Roman times let a rich legacy of Vigo. After these periods, Martin Corvez wrote the Cantigas de Amigo, which became the most important legacy of vigo in Medieval times, piece that will become extremely important in the study of Spanish literature. From the XVth century on, Vigo's importance lies in its coast and its harbour, being a link to America, and an important economic tool. Finally, Vigo is also known for its Cíes Islands or islas de los dioses (national marine-terrestrial park,
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Let's enjoy Vigo at first sight!
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