Bizum in Spain: Faster Than iDEAL
When we moved to Galicia, we were used to iDEAL for pretty much everything back in the Netherlands. Splitting a dinner bill, paying a friend back, sending money to family, iDEAL handled it all. In Spain, the equivalent is Bizum,…
An Hour a Day: How We’re Learning Spanish
Moving to Galicia meant moving into Spanish, whether we were ready for it or not. Bureaucracy, the bakery, the neighbors, the vet. None of it waits for you to feel confident. So from early on, we built a routine around…
Wildlife in Galicia
Galicia is greener and wetter than most people picture when they think of Spain, and that shapes what lives here. The dense oak and chestnut forests, the countless rivers running down from the interior toward the coast, and the general…
The Celtic Soul of Galicia
Hidden among misty mountains and windswept coastlines, Galicia, in Spain’s northwest, carries whispers of an ancient past — one deeply intertwined with Celtic culture. Though Spain is often associated with flamenco and sun-drenched plains, Galicia stands apart: green, mystical, and…
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Fervenza de Brañas: One of Galicia’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls
Tucked into the parish of Santa Mariña das Brañas, in the municipality of Toques (A Coruña), Fervenza de Brañas is one of those waterfalls that keeps coming up whenever people talk about the most beautiful cascades in inland Galicia. The…
Pena de Núñez: A Hidden Climbing Sector Near Taboada
Just northwest of Taboada, in the Lugo province, a quiet quartzite outcrop rises from Monte San Cristovo. Locals call it Pena de Núñez, and if you love climbing off the beaten path, it is worth knowing about. A Small Sector…
From Chantada to Fondós
We didn’t have much of a plan, just an idea: follow the road out of Chantada around sunset and see where it took us. That turned out to be a good call. The route runs along the edge of the…
Ancient Megaliths: Prehistoric Stone Monuments
When most people think of Galicia, they imagine the Camino de Santiago, dramatic Atlantic cliffs, green mountains and delicious seafood. But hidden among forests, farmland and remote hilltops lies another treasure—one that is thousands of years older than Roman roads…
Fervenza do Mácara: A Hidden Waterfall
Not far past Castillo de Pambre, where the Pambre River meets the Ulla, lies a small stretch of rapids and waterfalls known locally as the Torrentes do Mácara. We came across it after visiting the castle, and it turned out…
