The best running trails in Galicia

The Plaza del Obradoiro (Praza do Obradoiro in Galician) is the most important and emblematic square in Santiago de Compostela, the final point of the Camino de Santiago and one of the most iconic historical spaces in Spain. The square is surrounded by four large buildings, each representing a fundamental facet of the city's history: Santiago Cathedral – Obradoiro Façade Hostal de los Reyes Católicos (Parador Nacional) Pazo de Raxoi (City Hall) College of San Xerome

The Ártabros are a sculptural group created in 1994 by the artist Arturo Andrade (Allariz, 1956). They are located next to the Tower of Hercules, within the Sculpture Park that surrounds the lighthouse. The group consists of three figures made of stone and metal, placed on pedestals: A woman A sailor A warrior These figures represent the three traditional social classes of the Ártabro people, an ancient pre-Roman group that inhabited this area of Galicia.

Arriving at the Cathedral, the destination of my pilgrimage 🤙

A peaceful route along the banks of the Cabe River, following old water mills. Today, it's a perfect path for strolling or easy rolling, among footbridges and shaded trees. Cyclist tip: ideal for tired legs and a reminder that not all routes need hills to be beautiful.

A great place to stop and enjoy the surroundings 🤩🏞️

Monte Pedras in Fisterra, also known as Monte do Facho, is famous for the Pedras Santas (Saints' Stones). These are two large rounded stones located at the top of the Fisterra promontory. Several gifts and legends are attributed to them, such as the ability to determine the fidelity of spouses and judge the guilt of criminals. The stones are located at an altitude of 238 meters and offer a breathtaking panoramic view of the sea and the sunset. Furthermore, it is said that the Virgin Mary rested on them. 😊

Camp site with an astonishing view on the Ribeira Sacra

The Balconies of Madrid have a history that speaks of emigration, dreams and human adventures in unknown lands. The original name of Os Torgás was changed when the people of the Ourense villages of the Ribeira Sacra hung themselves from the cliffs of the River Sil to say goodbye to their loved ones who were leaving for Madrid and other lands in the south with the dream of a new life. The viewing points form small steps hanging over the river gorge and cause a special fascination. The breeze in the air carries the aromas of vineyards hanging on steep rocky terraces and melodies of elves emerging from enchanted forests, descendants of the primitive mythological beings who resisted the sacralisation of their plant kingdom by the monks and long before by the Roman legions. The walls of the Sil Canyon are a monumental sculpture five hundred metres high made of fierce, bare granite, a fortress of living rock up to the edge of the viewing points that filter the wind, the lights and the eternal songs of all the people who have passed through this fantastic natural balcony to say goodbye or find someone.