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If you're looking for a place where you can enjoy Spain at its simplest and its best, I suggest you check out the northwest region of Galicia. Galicia, one of Spain's many autonomous communities, is an ideal setting for a vacation or retreat. Known for its great wine regions, its majestic history (remember the Romans?), and its exquisite coastlines, with its spectacular fjords, cliffs, and beaches. In fact, Galicia boasts over 750 beaches, and 275 kilometres of white sand beaches along it's expansive 1,200 kilometre coastal region.

Galicia is learning what's it like to be good hosts, and has been developing its own special brand of tourism over the past 40 years. Whether you're looking to relax on the shores, explore any of the four provinces of LaCoruņa, Pontevedra, Lugo, and Ourense, or dine away in many of the fine culinary spots, Galicia holds many surprises for local and international travelers alike.

You don't have to be a restauraunteur to appreciate the seafood delights that the seas off of Galicia has to offer, and you don't have to be a historian to be amazed and impressed with Galicia's past. From the Celts and Romans, to the Visigoths, Normans, and French, many countries and civilizations have had their hand in weaving the threads of Galicia's grand tapestry.

So whether you intend to visit for the food, the wine, the history, or some reason entirely your own, you won't be disappointed with what the Spanish region of Galicia has to offer.

For more great information on travel and tourism in Galicia, have a look at these useful resources: hoteles galicia and galicia mapas