Towns of Galicia – Vigo

Well worth a visit if you are travelling in the Galicia region of north-western Spain, the city of Vigo is one of the biggest fishing ports in Europe and is situated in an attractive location on the Ria de Vigo just 20 kilometres north of the Portuguese border with Spain. Built on a former hill-fort and parts of an ancient Roman settlement Vigo did not really become established until the 15th century, its significance as a port was obviously recognised by Francis Drake as he felt it important enough to attack and occupy during the 16th century. Further attacks by Turks led to the building of city walls and defences by order of Felipe IV, parts of which can still be seen today. Although having the look of a modern industrial city, you can explore the old quarter and travel back in time, strolling through its narrow winding streets and lanes. Vigo Map.

Santiago de Compostela – Holy City of Spain

One of the world’s Holy Cities, Santiago de Compostela, located in Spain’s Galicia region is a great city to visit, has some interesting historic buildings, and has a wonderful story to tell. Supposedly the burial place of St James the Apostle in AD44, it became a place of pilgrimage after the rediscovery of his remains by a religious hermit in the 9th century. The original Basilica built by Alfonso II, was replaced by the present cathedral during the 11th to 13th centuries. The cathedral and most of the historic buildings are gathered around the Praza do Obradoiro, and this is a good place to start a visit to the city. Other interesting places to visit in Santiago de Compostela include the Pazo de Raxoi, the Casa do Cabildo and the Museo da Catedral. The climate of the city is mixed, with Santiago de Compostelo weather generally sunny and warm during the summer, but very rainy during the winter, with 1,900mm of rain annually it is one of Europe’s rainiest cities. Map of Santiago de Compostela.

Admiral Chief Received in Pilar de la Horadada

Admiral Chief of General Staff of the Navy, D. Manuel Rebollo García, received in the headquarters of the Navy to a representation of the Municipal Corporation of the Municipality of Pilar de la Horadada. Led by the mayor, Ignacio Ramos, pilareños six councilors held a cordial meeting in which they exchanged gifts in memory of so gracious visit. Manuel Rebollo Garcia was born in Pilar de la Horadada in 1945. He joined the Navy and Marine Professional at the age of seventeen years in the Naval Military School in 1969 where he finished his studies and received clearance Navío Ensign of the sixteenth day of July 1974. Their fates afloat as an officer include the destroyer Admiral Ferrándiz the minesweeper Guadalmedina, Galicia amphibious ship and training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. Order has been Chief of the 31st squadron of bodyguards, second commander of the patrol commander of the Second Princess and ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano. She has been commander of the following vessels: Tabarca patrol, transport Contramaestre Married, with the frigate Santa Maria was composed in the Standing Naval Force of NATO in the Mediterranean, STANAVFORMED and the training ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano, ship which has made a total of six trips, three of which were around the world. Their destinations include land that has been assigned to the Naval Military School, where he was Professor of Tactics, the Communications Section of the Staff the Navy, the Joint Staff, the Division of Planning Staff of the Stadium as the Navy Chief of Strategic Plans, Advisor to the Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Defense and Chief of the Operations Division of the General Staff of the Navy. Between October 2006 and July 2008 he served as Second Admiral Chief of the Navy. It Communications Specialist Diploma in Marine and Naval Warfare and the Joint Staff. Is in possession of the Grand Cross of Naval Merit, Grand Cross, Cross, Commendation and Badge of the Royal and Military Order of San Hermenegildo, six Naval Merit Crosses, Silver Cross of Merit of the Civil Guard of Encomienda the Order of Agricultural Merit, Fisheries and Food and Medal City of Melilla. The eighteenth day of July 2008 was promoted to Admiral of the jobs and General Admiral Admiral and appointed Chief of the Navy. As to his personal life, is married to Rosa and they have three children, Teresa, and Belen Manuel.

Overview of Galicia Spain

Spain’s most north-westerly region, Galicia is also its greenest, experiencing considerably more rainfall, and cooler temperatures than most of Spain. Galicia is still a poor region and most of its inhabitants are involved in either agriculture or fishing, with 3 of its 4 provinces having an Atlantic coastline. Visiting Galicia is like stepping back in time and many of its farm are too small for tractors, still using horses to pull ploughs and work the land. Its coastline is indented with fjord-like “rias” the best known example being the Rias Baixas (Lower Rias) in the south-west bordering Portugal. Galicia’s best known city is the holy city of Santiago de Campostella, built on the reputed site of the burial place of Saint James the Apostle, Santiago de Campostella is Europe’s second most important place of pilgrimage after Saint Peter’s Rome. The fishing industry is of very important for the region and the port and city of Vigo is the main supplier to Spain’s fish trade. Galicia weather is different from much of Spain with cooler summers and wetter winters, the coastal resorts are popular and the region has some excellent beaches. Galicia comprises 4 provinces, Ourense, A Coruña, Lugo and Pontevedra. Galicia Map.