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Then, after an evening’s tapas-grazing, it’s much nicer to wander back to this intimate B&B than an anonymous hotel cell -and far cheaper.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25613 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19395
They will take you to the cathedral stone roofs (don't wear high heels!), where you get great views of the old city.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19395 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17468
Like most Spanish cities, the nightlife is good here and anyone who feels brave can do the Paris-Dakar bar crawl - having a drink in each bar between 'Paris' and 'Dakar'. Try the local white wine, especially from Rías Baixas region, which is excellent. In some bars I remember wine being served in saucers, which seems a little abstemious on reflection, but you can always go nuts afterwards with the Basque digestif 'Patxaran'. This is a rather too-easy-to-drink sloe and anise spirit - a headache is guaranteed.

Regarding the weather, rain wear is essential here and don't skimp on quality or you'll find you spend most of your trip drying off in cafes then getting drenched again. In fact, to keep out the kind of torrents you'll face anywhere on the north coast of Spain, I'd recommend waterproofs and an umbrella. Spanish people will tell you that they feel sorry for you living in a country like the UK where it rains all the time. If only they knew! England is a desert compared to Galicia and Asturias. Go anyway though, but be prepared!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17468 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16512 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16512 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16511
Some high points: prawn in a cheese soup as an amuse gueule, clam with an albariño and onion sauce, coffee with an amazingly light almond biscuit. A reasonably-priced wine list, featuring local Galician wines - though we chose a rather expensive, but superb, Albariño. In brief, an outstanding restaurant in a region of good food.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16511 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13783 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13783 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12113
This year the festival will be held from 5-8 July. There is free camping and it's close to a beach. There are thousands of people who attend this festival. It is incredible and very enjoyable. Most people are young and they go in groups.

If you want to hear Celtic music come here.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12113 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10892 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10892 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8893
A stay at Casa Santo Estevo is a great central location for this visit. Located near to the Rio Mino it is easy to travel to Lugo, Ourense, Monforte de Lemos plus the Ribeira Sacra. The house is run by expats, from the U.K. and The Netherlands, so language will not be so much of a problem!

The food is out of this world, mainly local receipts but with some from other parts of the world too. Look at the website for the house. Not only is there information about the property but the area around too. I had a great time there letting time wash past me.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8893 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7234 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7234