Footprint Handbooks: Galicia Handbook

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Marc Notes: Previous edition: 2013.; From its wild Celtic heritage to its convivial towns serving superb seafood, modern life has brought relatively little change to Galicia's traditional lifestyle. This guide provides information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating region of Spain. Table of Contents: Pilgrim route to Santiago; Santiago de Compostela; Rias Atlas; A Coruna and Costa da Morte; Rias Baixas; Pontevedra, Vigo and south to Portugal; Mino Valley"Biographical Note: Andy Symington hails from Australia and, after much time spent prowling and working in various corners of the world, he settled in Spain, where he has now lived for several years. He is enamored of the art, architecture, wildernesses, and tapas of Andalucia, which never ceases to offer up hitherto unknown corners to explore. Andy has extensive experience as a travel writer and is the author of several Footprint guidebooks."Publisher Marketing: Galicia is a remote region of Spain, offering a variety of rural and urban landscapes that are just a bit different. From its wild Celtic heritage to its convivial towns serving superb seafood, modern life has brought relatively little change to Galicia s traditional lifestyle. This Footprint Handbook provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of this fascinating region of Spain. Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around Galicia. Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and play. Includes information on tour operators and activities, from eating delicious seafood to following the footsteps of pilgrims. Detailed maps for Galicia s key destinations. Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint's Galicia Handbook provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of Spain s most far-flung regions."

Contributor Bio:  Symington, Andy Andy Symington lives in Leon , Spain.