On the sunny morning of 1st July 2002 the Ria de Vigo glistened around the Cies Islands as it does on any typical summer’s day.
Yet it was to be a particularly special day; one where all of the islands in Galicia were set to initiate a course of great hope for the future with the creation under law of the Parque Nacional Marítimo Terrestre de las Islas Atlánticas de Galicia (lit. The Galician Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial ...
Say “Galicia” and you are already dreaming of tasting fish, seafood, empanada pie, pork and turnip tops, albariño wine, coffee liquor and, of course, octopus – pulpo. Octopus is a classic part of Galician cuisine. The best known recipe is called pulpo á feira but that's not the only one, as you'll be able to find out next time you escape to Vigo:
PULPO Á FEIRA: Pulpo par excellence: served on a wooden platter, seasoned with salt, oil and paprika. The recipe is simple, but nobody quite gets the flavour you find at a fiesta, fair or Galician...
The roman village of Toralla, next to the beach of Vao, is the only one in Galicia that is completely uncovered and may be visited. The estate dates to the IV or V a.C. centuries and is composed by the family residence, the one of their relatives and that of the help besides the salt-mines that were exploited for business purposes.
It is a very important and unique estate, located on what was the private residence of the Mirambel family, that discovered it and donated it to their town.
The visit to the roman village may be enjoyed especially during the months of July and...
Queimada is made with our great Galician liqueur: a traditional alcoholic beverage prepared with distilled grape or herb pressings that requires a ritual intended to ward off evil spirits and is ideal for the magical night of Samaín, or any celebration.
Ingredients: white brandy, sugar, lemon and/or orange rind. You can also add coffee beans or fruit.
Preparing the queimada: pour the ingredients into a clay pot. Light it on fire and stir slowly with a ladle until the sugar melts, while reciting this famous...
