Galician-raised granaries erected in Oceania
The official story tells that Australia and New Zealand were found by the British and the Dutch between XVII and XVIII. However, there exist…
«Magosto»: Autumn Legends and Sayings
Autumn has its things; it is a time of changes and its smells are deeply kept in the memory of every Galician. One of…
The Jacobean legend of the Vákner
We have spoken on many occasions about the cultural heritage of our country, specifically that surrounding the Autonomous Community of Galicia. Most of the…
Queimada, typical Galician drink
When we talk about Queimada, everyone thinks of Galicia and this typical Galician drink. In previous articles we have talked about traditions and superstitions…
“Percebeiros” (barnacle catchers): one of the most difficult jobs in Galicia
Barnacles are one of the ugliest but most delicious seafood in Galicia. Darwin studied them for more than ten years and discovered that barnacles…
Muxía and the secret of its stones
The Camino de Santiago does not always end in Santiago. Since the Middle Ages, many pilgrims have decided to continue their journey beyond Santiago…
When Spain humiliated the infamous pirate “Drake” in La Coruña
About 150 ships and more than 23,000 men. With that number of vessels and soldiers, the pirate Francis Drake set out on April 13,…
Do you know the Vigo that exists under our feet?
Celtic forts, Roman salt flats and medieval walls are hidden under the sidewalks of Vigo, like very well-kept secrets of the history that made…
Fiestas del Carmen: Patron Saint of Sailors
The Carmen festivity is a seafaring tradition that is celebrated in many towns on the Galician coast in honour of Our Lady of Mount…
Santiago: Pilgrimage Destination
After a long journey, we arrived in Santiago. For hundreds of kilometres we have connected with nature, crossing green meadows, medieval bridges over mighty…