TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: LA CORUÑA SPAIN

PLACES OF INTEREST

Ourense

Ourense is the capital of the Galicia region. This place has a possesses various structural designs and shrines that are truly worth seeing. Particular sights to see are the renowned Roman Bridge and Burgas Fountain. The aged portion of the city composed of a historical cathedral and quaint avenues. However, the contemporary component of the city is comprised of tall buildings and wide streets.

Santiago de Compostela

To the religious practitioners of the Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James) pilgrimship, Santiago de Compostela is a familiar final destination. It is now considered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The township has a marvelous ancient cathedral and several headstones. The town is named after Saint James who is said to be buried here.

Vigo

Vigo is the most densely populated city in Galicia. It is an industrial component of Spain and is domicile to the most important port in Galicia. Galicia's leading employer, PSA Peugeot Citro Group, is to be found in the busy city of Vigo. The said company produced a total of 473,000 vehicles in the year 2003, of which more than 88% were sold outside Spain, making Vigo a major money-making city of Spain. Vigo is the biggest fishing port in Europe, and the home port of the world's largest fishing company, Pescanova.

Lugo

Lugo is bordered by Roman fortifications which are faultlessly preserved. Just like other Galician cities, it also has a striking Romanesque cathedral. Lugo is acknowledged as the City of the Sacrament.

Pontevedra