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At Destination Galicia we are feeling very hungover. It has been a long Sunday night full of celebration out in the streets of A Coruña, lots of singing and dancing. There was a very good reason....
Spain have finally won an international football trophy after many years of miserable exits from major tournaments. What really grabbed all football fans was the way it was won, winning all matches, only conceding three goals and playing very classy football. Spain deserved to be Champions. No longer under-achievers.
I'm happy to present a new horse riding holiday service in Galicia run by Digby Butler, who arrived in Galicia around a year ago and used Destination Galicia's services to make his dream come true.
The company Gallop Galicia offers a comprehensive range of riding holidays, from the Way of St. James Pilgrim ride to coastal rides on Galicia's fantastic beaches, and the use of fantastic Iberian horses (Lusitano, Spanish Arab and Luso-Arab crosses).
Anyone interested in experiencing these exciting holidays and excellent hospitality can get in touch with Digby Butler at digby@gallopgalicia.com or check their website www.gallopgalicia.com
Clickair has just started a new route from the UK to Galicia, at the moment they have flights from Heathrow to A Coruña.
The new flight will service the southern area of Galicia, all the area of Pontevedra and Vigo, a very popular summer destination for Spaniards. The flight will be between Gatwick and Vigo airport, a modern airport with good access to the fantastic nearby beaches and northern Portugal.
More information www.clickair.com
It's been a while since my last post in this Blog. Apologies.
Tonight is my Saint Day, "San Juan". A popular festivity all over Spain, particularly in Galicia. It is a festival celebrating the arrival of summer and the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.
Bonfires are lit all over Galicia at 12 pm on 24th July in order to frighten away the bad spirits and purify the soul. It is a tradition to jump over the bonfire 9 times for good luck and protection. During the night aromatic plants are picked and are soaked in water during the night, in the morning the water is used for washing the body, therapeutic and cleansing properties are attributed to this herbal/aromatic water.
In this magical night, the tradition is to eat barbecued sardines, maize bread and local red wine. This festival is celebrated throughout Galicia, especially in A Coruña where many bonfires are lit all over the beach of Riazor.
