vegan – Page 5 – The Vegan Travelers

July 3rd, 2017February 18th, 2024

Porto.

In order to do justice to this city, we would probably have to write a whole book. Having been in the shadow of its “big sister” Lisbon for a long time, it is no longer unknown now, but one of the most popular tourist destinations in Western Europe. And deservedly so: UNESCO Old Town, double-deck bridge Ponte Luís I, river Douro and delicious vegan food make hearts beat faster. Whether as a city trip or a starting point to travel the north of Portugal – Porto is always worth it. Continue reading “Porto.”

June 23rd, 2017February 17th, 2024

Braga: The Most Beautiful Stairway in Portugal?

After the border town of Valença, Braga is our first major city in Portugal. The European Youth Capital of 2012 is the second largest city of Região Norte after Porto. Particularly worth seeing is, besides the city center, the pilgrimage church Bom Jesus do Monte with its famous staircase Via Sacra. Continue reading “Braga: The Most Beautiful Stairway in Portugal?”

June 16th, 2017August 22nd, 2017

Santiago de Compostela: Place of Pilgrimage

View of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela from the Parque da Alameda

As the destination of the Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James), Santiago de Compostela is renowned worldwide. This became the first European cultural trail in 1987, two years after the pilgrimage site was declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. In 2000, Santiago was also European Capital of Culture. Continue reading “Santiago de Compostela: Place of Pilgrimage”

June 10th, 2017August 22nd, 2017

A Coruña: Oldest Lighthouse in the World

The 243,978 residents are lucky because this city has it all: beaches, excellent food, the largest port in Galicia and the oldest operating lighthouse in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that in 2006, A Coruña received as many visitors as it has inhabitants. Continue reading “A Coruña: Oldest Lighthouse in the World”

June 6th, 2017June 22nd, 2017

Ribadeo: Beach with Online Booking

Our first stop in Galicia is located on the western bank of the River Eo, which separates Galicia and Asturias from each other. The port town of Ribadeo is thus the most northeastern municipality of the autonomous community. Ribadeo is particularly known for the Praia das Catedrais, which causes such a high number of visitors, that one has to register online in order to visit it. Continue reading “Ribadeo: Beach with Online Booking”

May 28th, 2017August 22nd, 2017

Oviedo: First Way of St. James

Since its foundation in the 8th century, the former town of Ovetum was closely linked to the Asturian monarchy, which is why the old town is characterized by medieval influences. At that time the capital of the kingdom, it is still the capital of Asturias and also a model for the town of Vetusta in Leopoldo Alas’ novel “La Regenta”. Continue reading “Oviedo: First Way of St. James”

May 24th, 2017May 24th, 2017

Gijón: Capital of Costa Verde

Gigia during the Middle Ages and Roman times became Gijón (Spanish) or Xixón (Asturian). Today, the industrial city with one of the main ports of the Spanish north coast, is the economic center of Asturias and also is considered the capital of the Costa Verde. Continue reading “Gijón: Capital of Costa Verde”

May 14th, 2017June 22nd, 2017

Torices: Relax at La Perezosa

The Casa de Reposo La Perezosa is the perfect place to relax with the “lazy ones”, how they call themselves, in the 27-man village in the Picos de Europa National Park. They offer an eco-friendly holiday with healthy food, yoga, meditation, hiking, spa and much more. Continue reading “Torices: Relax at La Perezosa”

May 5th, 2017August 22nd, 2017

Bilbao: Tradition Meets Innovation

As the largest city and industrial center of the Basque country, Bilbao is known primarily for one thing: the Guggenheim Museum. What else to see, to do and to eat and what the so-called Bilbao effect is, you will learn here. Continue reading “Bilbao: Tradition Meets Innovation”

April 27th, 2017June 22nd, 2017

San Sebastián: Finally in Spain!

Whether San Sebastián in Spanish or Donostia in Basque – the European Capital of Culture of 2016 definitely is beautiful. And above all surfer- and dog-friendly. A good summer destination? Continue reading “San Sebastián: Finally in Spain!”