Guisantes de raza, heirloom peas
Guisantes de raza, heirloom peas
0 2025/06/12 05:02:26
Berberechos (cockles), steamed
Berberechos (cockles), steamed
0 2025/06/12 05:02:20
Last night's menu; there is also a reasonably priced tasting menu
Last night's menu; there is also a reasonably priced tasting menu
0 2025/06/12 05:02:13
The tomb of St. James
The tomb of St. James
0 2025/06/11 08:24:52
Plaque I memorial of Pope John Paul II
Plaque I memorial of Pope John Paul II
0 2025/06/11 08:24:47
Closeup..please do not depend on my details; we took no tour and had no notes or guidebook
Closeup..please do not depend on my details; we took no tour and had no notes or guidebook
0 2025/06/11 08:24:39
Cathedral main altar
Cathedral main altar
0 2025/06/11 08:24:31
One of two organs inside Cathedral
One of two organs inside Cathedral
0 2025/06/11 08:24:24
While walking toward the entrance, these cheerful guys from Porto asked me to snap their photo; they had ridden from Porto to Santiago in two days and looked no worse for wear. They would return to Porto later today in a van, with their bikes and packs. They were one group of many, including a merry quartet from Tenerife, who were so happy to share commentary and to have their pics snapped. Everyone around here seems to be elated, for good reason...for many this is the trip of a lifetime.
While walking toward the entrance, these cheerful guys from Porto asked me to snap their photo; they had ridden from Porto to Santiago in two days and looked no worse for wear. They would return to Porto later today in a van, with their bikes and packs. They were one group of many, including a merry quartet from Tenerife, who were so happy to share commentary and to have their pics snapped. Everyone around here seems to be elated, for good reason...for many this is the trip of a lifetime.
0 2025/06/11 08:24:16
Informative plaque inside the Patio de San Mateo
Informative plaque inside the Patio de San Mateo
0 2025/06/11 08:12:16
Patio de San Mateo, one of several interlinked courtyard inside the Parador in Santiago de Compostela; I am very happy that we are logged here. The room matters very little (although ours is lovely) ; it's the sense of history imbuing every inch of space that is so memorable. I recommend taking any available room, just to have a chance to stay here; much of the interior is off -limits to non-guests, even those on tours.
Patio de San Mateo, one of several interlinked courtyard inside the Parador in Santiago de Compostela; I am very happy that we are logged here. The room matters very little (although ours is lovely) ; it's the sense of history imbuing every inch of space that is so memorable. I recommend taking any available room, just to have a chance to stay here; much of the interior is off -limits to non-guests, even those on tours.
0 2025/06/11 08:12:08
Many plaques inform visitors and guests of the Parador; staying here offers a sense of being a part of history that is almost unmatched by other hotels. It's a very special experience and not one easily replicated.
Many plaques inform visitors and guests of the Parador; staying here offers a sense of being a part of history that is almost unmatched by other hotels. It's a very special experience and not one easily replicated.
0 2025/06/11 08:12:00
Vignette from lobby area; just one of many spaces that invite relaxing for guests of the Parador
Vignette from lobby area; just one of many spaces that invite relaxing for guests of the Parador
0 2025/06/11 08:11:54
Roofline taken from interior hallway inside Parador
Roofline taken from interior hallway inside Parador
0 2025/06/11 08:11:46
Seat of local government, the Palacio de Raxoi, acing the Cathedral
Seat of local government, the Palacio de Raxoi, acing the Cathedral
0 2025/06/11 05:57:43
Praza do Obradoiro, with the Parador (under renovation) in the background
Praza do Obradoiro, with the Parador (under renovation) in the background
0 2025/06/11 05:57:35
Rua do Franco, a Main Street in the historic quarter of Santiago
Rua do Franco, a Main Street in the historic quarter of Santiago
0 2025/06/11 05:57:27
Possible day trips from the city, to surrounding points of interest, including the city of Porto
Possible day trips from the city, to surrounding points of interest, including the city of Porto
0 2025/06/11 05:57:20
One of several interlinked courtyards inside the Parador of Santiago, built as a hospital for Pilgrims by King Fernando and Queen Isabela
One of several interlinked courtyards inside the Parador of Santiago, built as a hospital for Pilgrims by King Fernando and Queen Isabela
0 2025/06/11 05:57:11
Close up of Galician cheeses
Close up of Galician cheeses
0 2025/06/11 05:47:09
Lovely cheese and embutidos stand where I bought cheese made by AIRAS DE MONIZ
Lovely cheese and embutidos stand where I bought cheese made by AIRAS DE MONIZ
0 2025/06/11 05:47:01
https://www.fascinatingspain.com/articulo/denomination-of-origin/cebreiro-cheese-the-galician-cheese-that-once-was-one-of-the-most-expensive/20201215093448068744.html
https://www.fascinatingspain.com/articulo/denomination-of-origin/cebreiro-cheese-the-galician-cheese-that-once-was-one-of-the-most-expensive/20201215093448068744.html
0 2025/06/11 05:46:53
Octopus awaiting transformation into the quintessential Gallego "pulbo a fiera," octpous in the style of the fair
Octopus awaiting transformation into the quintessential Gallego "pulbo a fiera," octpous in the style of the fair
0 2025/06/11 05:46:47
Double file of food stalls offering the legendary shellfish of the waters off Galicia
Double file of food stalls offering the legendary shellfish of the waters off Galicia
0 2025/06/11 05:46:41
Restaurant exterior
Restaurant exterior
0 2025/06/10 14:08:45
Close up of the cheese-and-chicharron-stuffed chestnut-flour bread
Close up of the cheese-and-chicharron-stuffed chestnut-flour bread
0 2025/06/10 14:08:39
Portioning out the chestnut bread stuffed with chicharrones and Galcian cheese--my partner could not get enough of this!
Portioning out the chestnut bread stuffed with chicharrones and Galcian cheese--my partner could not get enough of this!
0 2025/06/10 14:08:32
Galicia may turn out the best bread (background) in Spain! In foreground is the entrante--a puree of mussels on an impossibly thin, almost transparent cracker
Galicia may turn out the best bread (background) in Spain! In foreground is the entrante--a puree of mussels on an impossibly thin, almost transparent cracker
0 2025/06/10 14:08:26
Interior dining room of LA HUERTA DO OBRAIDOIRO restaurant in Santiago de Compostela, a few steps from the Paraddor
Interior dining room of LA HUERTA DO OBRAIDOIRO restaurant in Santiago de Compostela, a few steps from the Paraddor
0 2025/06/10 14:08:19
Bedroom of standard double room
Bedroom of standard double room
0 2025/06/10 10:51:21
Bathroom, with tub and walk-in shower
Bathroom, with tub and walk-in shower
0 2025/06/10 10:51:13
T-shirt, playing on the joke that the region of Molise "does not exist."
T-shirt, playing on the joke that the region of Molise "does not exist."
0 2025/05/31 15:17:36
I had not heard of her before this trip
I had not heard of her before this trip
0 2025/05/30 14:56:56
Panteon of Portofino
Panteon of Portofino
0 2025/05/30 14:56:51
Plaques in Portofino
Plaques in Portofino
0 2025/05/30 14:56:46
Single room at Cenobio dei Dogi
Single room at Cenobio dei Dogi
0 2025/05/30 14:54:27
LINKWASHA Star Bed platform!!!!! So fabulous you do not want to close your eyes for one minute!!
LINKWASHA Star Bed platform!!!!! So fabulous you do not want to close your eyes for one minute!!
0 2025/05/10 08:04:33
Plaza central of Cudillero, Asturias
Plaza central of Cudillero, Asturias
0 2025/04/20 13:19:29
We stayed here on our fist visit to Cudillero
We stayed here on our fist visit to Cudillero
0 2025/04/20 13:19:27
Not surprisingly, the town is replete with restaurants serving local shellfish, including the coveted percebes
Not surprisingly, the town is replete with restaurants serving local shellfish, including the coveted percebes
0 2025/04/20 13:19:24
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