Northern Spain is now a Must-Visit - Here's Why
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2023
- After last year's pretty darn hot summer, we decided to spend ALL of August in Galicia, northwestern Spain. And in this video, we share what we love about it!
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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenid@!
Not only is Northern Spain criminally underrated, it's also one of the best places to make content - lost villages, American-Spanish history, world class gastronomy, and Spain's most impressive landscapes. Anytime I go up there I can't help but make videos. You nailed it with this one, as always.
Thank you mate!
@@spainrevealed I wish that you would "make a gift to us" making at least one video together, around one party, showing the parts for children and adults with some locals help as you sometimes do. And two editing and story-telling for the same history, I will watch both.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Me too "" I wish that you would "make a gift to us" making at least one video together@@spainrevealed
Big Elliot
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I've been living in Galicia for more than 20 years, moving here was the best decision that I made. I spent time in Peru and Bolivia in the 1970's and loved the Spanish colonial architecture which you never see in Spain, only in Galicia . . . Galicia manda carallo !
Galicia is great and well worth a visit. I'm Irish and feel very at home there, the climate suits me much more than the hotter parts of Spain. It reminds me of the west of Ireland. It has the same mystical vibe. And the people are very down to earth and friendly. Also love when I get served a local wine, often in a small bowl.
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Totally agree
And the Irish deny us being part of Celtic Heritage, and part of the celtic nations. When it is clear that celts populated Galicia and our name comes from Gaelic. LOL
@@nas0075los celtas poblaron media España
@@valikny Lo se, y me lo cuentas por? Aquí hablamos de Galicia, no del resto de España.
I only hope that Northern Spain doesn't become so popular that they ruin it for the locals as it happened with nearly all of the Mediterranean coastline (pollution, destruction of natural areas, increased cost of housing and living, etc.) We're still on time to protect these areas from gentrification and mass tourism.
It's happening, unfortunately. Here in San Sebastian, which is a beuatiful city, the massification of tourists, and the fact that everything is almost exclusively for the tourists, made the city one of the most expensive to live in.
Locals are starting to make graffities against tourists, as they did in Venice, for example.
I mean, we are very pleased with tourism! But we don't like seeing out cities (and, eventualy, all the north), so gentrified that we're pushed to go live somewhere else because everything is made for tourists.
@@Davesyn23 Y eso que los guiris aún no han descubierto las fiestas de prao. Cuando empiecen a salir vídeos de eso ya se nos acaba el chollo definitivamente.
EXACTLY PLEASE PEOPLE DONT HYPE GALICIA! is going to ruin the local lifestyle as it’s happening in so many countries and places. Galicia is still pure of that! look what happened to Portugal/ Cappadocia in turkey/ germany and so many other places! and look at them 10/15 years ago! it’s suffocating and locals are being pushed away and prices getting high!
Ojalá!!....desde Cantabria...😢
Galicia and Asturias are amazing. As a Londoner with family in central and southenr Spain, when I used to go Galicia as a kid it just didn't seem "Spanish" enough with the rolling green hills.etc.But of course it's an amazing part of the world I now love. The cuisine and yes the chiringuitos are cool!! 🤙
Galicia and Asturias are already being packed with tourists and prices are skyrocketing. When you see a YT video is already too late. In some cities locals are already being expelled due to gentrification.
As a Galician this is the Spain I've always known. The Spain the english people know is alien to me.
Most brits visit the greenless South and they think Spain it's all like that and they don't realise that the North is as green as their British Isles
And the snow and extreme low temperatures in Aragon and West Castile don't seem "Spanish", but it is.
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@@iagovar2557 And #Basquecountry ❤❤ I love North of Spain!
As an Irish guy, this is the place to be. People are friendly, weather is mild, food is amazing aaaaand, it is not packed!!
✨ It's GREAT to be back after a month or so off! I hope you enjoy our exploration of gorgeous Galicia. More videos coming soon. And I'm always open to video ideas. Let me know what video you'd love us to make in the comments below! ⬇
I have enjoyed the videos that you do about wines, sherry, vermut, etc. I was wondering, would it be interesting or possible to do a video about distinctive regional drinks like Pacharan or different liqueurs? I suspect that there are some rather lesser know ones and sometimes even traditions associated. I remember that my mother's family was sometimes drinking anisette over ice after dinner. OR, even better, how about specialty pastries? Bakeries all over Spain are full of local specialties, breads and desserts, particular to the region. Oviedo, for example, has a wonderful pastry called carbayon. Then there's that cool lizard like ring thing from Toledo that is made around Navidades.
Videos of spain enjIyed thru the seasons
no please no more videos about galicia! we don’t want it to end like portugal! We beg you!
Although I am a first generation American, with parents that emigrated to the USA, I felt a strong sense of "morrina" which is like a strong pull and nostalgia for a return to Galicia. Your video is taken exactly where many generations of my family are from. I have raised four children here in the USA, but ensured that they too experience land of our forefathers. Thank you fora most entertaining video, exposing what a special place it is you are experiencing.
I'm first generation too (Mexican heritage), moved to Galicia in 2019, I have no desire to go back to the states. Been teaching English here since.
I am a German, living in Galicia and I really enjoyed your vídeo about the Rías Baixas. (As all your other videos as well). I could almost feel the taste of this typical simple and fresh salad with the best leaves and tomatoes and home made vinegar etc. or the mussels, the marisco . Well done! Thank you!
I got my eyes on the octopus 😋
How is the weather in winters?
As welk@@gogofuki6769 !!
Wet, sometimes fresh, but most days smooth@@AliA-he8ol
@@MrWalter2202 thank you Mr. Müller, appreciate it.
It reminds me very much of Northern California. I'm also a a person who doesn't like hot sand and the typical beach where you bake. Great episode!
Cool that you like Galicia! Galicia is mystical!
Many foreigners are beginning to see that Spain is much more than bullfighting and flamenco. I don't know if it is good or bad.
Mystical indeed!
Northern Spain has always been worth visiting, and its nice to get away from the crowds and spread some money around!
They don't need your money for anything, they've lived without greasy British people all their lives and that's how they want to continue. To play British they already have Benidorm or Magaluf.
Hi from Portugal. Just fyi, if you go down the coast to Minho, in Portugal, it has 99% the same vibe. There's no Rias, so seafood is more restricted to fish and octopus only, but the rest is same salad, sardines on charcoal, and much more pork. Go down to Porto. Porto gave name to Portugal, and Portuguese comes from Galician.
Una maravilla Portugal!
Os galegos amamos Portugal, pobo irmán! 😍❤️
Certo os nosos curmans Portuguese comparten moita da nosa beleza.
True our Portuguese cousins share most of our beauty.
Once the same kingdom Galicia is where Portuguese originated, together with our own language: Galician, once the same language.
OMG I can’t believe the house has a traditional stone “espigueiro” (granero? hórreos?) near the pool! That’s so unique and unbelievably cool! So happy they preserved it! It’s that stone hut on pillars - it was used to dry corn - they look magical to me!🙌
In Ourence(where my family lives)it's difficult to go half a kilometer without tripping over a hórreo.😂
Everywhere I go in Galicia i see Horreos lol, not all in great shape but standing nonetheless!.
@@bradleyharvey4250 you are lucky! ☺️
Horreo
In Nothern Portugal is also very comun to have those espigueiros in home. My cousin have one, i am from Braga
Northern Spain is so mystical and mesmerizing!
This was lovely, James and Yoly! We’re just back from two weeks in Spain and still can’t thank you enough for the great train videos. We took Iryo from Madrid to Malaga, Cordoba, Sevilla and back to Madrid with Infinita class. What a deal! What comfort!
As always, a delight! Thank you for bringing us along and sharing your adventures over the years. Extra points to Yoly for making it to the top of the hill (on a terribly rocky path!) with Lucia on her back. It was worth it - for us, anyway!
One of the best videos yet! Thank you for all you both do!
What an incredibly beautiful area of Spain…Thank you thank you!! ❤
Hi from Quebec, Canada ! I'm doing an exchange student in Madrid this winter for 6 months and I wanted to thank you guys for all your videos ! You've become my go to videos to prepare and anticipate my trip
Nice! Love Northern Spain! Galicia is on our shortlist of places to move in the coming years. Informative and entertaining, as always. Thanks for sharing!
Your videos are are so wholesome and down to earth! You provide a point of view that appeals to the traveler that wants to have an authentic experience. I appreciate and respect that. You have a beautiful family. Cheers.
What an enjoyable video and so good to see so much greenery. The seafood there also grabbed my attention, especially the mussels which I love to eat. I would have appreciated the same getaway during this past August from Valencia. It would have been wonderful to escape the awful heat and the concrete jungle to be in the lush and cooler Galician paradise. Thanks for sharing your experience.
James and Yoly, thanks for sharing. Northern Spain is beautiful, only been once and that was to the Asturias region. I would love to go again and as you've said it's 99.99% Spanish Tourists, but so many locals as well! Much ❤ to you all!
I love your videos. They were so helpful in planning two past trips to Spain. We would love to visit this area one day!
I walked the Camino through Galicia and it was an amazing experience. People are so friendly and cordial. I loved it and will do another Camino next year. You guys are amazing
Nice one Yoly climbing up that hill!!
Bueu is a lovely little town. I live near there and I love going to that area in autumn and spring. So much around Vigo and Pontevedra is so naturally beautiful. Thank you for another brilliant video.
Thank you so much, through your perfect videos, I visited Spain in a circle all the way from Paris to most southern and finished in Madrid for a few days with a driver from France,we love Spain. We had missed the northern part which I planned during Covid with eastern france, but had to cancel the spin part for it was all red on map,I will plan again to go to the northern part, so glad you are making a great intro of this area, thanks a lot
Your videos are so wonderful - I really look forward to them. Keep hoping for them to be more often 🙂
Excellent video. Great mix of informational facts about the region and fun. Thank you.
Aaaargh! Too many people are discovering Galicia! 😆😆😆My wife, sister-in-law and I have been spending a few weeks there each September in recent years and enjoy it immensely. The food is amazing and - being Irish - we're used to a little rain!
Desde Galicia, totalmente de acuerdo, no queremos mas vistantes, aunque los irlandeses sois bienvenido pues somos medio primos...
Love the videos as always
Pulpo a la gallega in Galicia. You lucky, lucky people. Just the best. I love how chilled you guys are. Its like dropping in on a couple of mates.
So great to see you back. I love your videos. From Southern California with love ♥️🍷
The flat fish in 12:30 is rapante (gallos in Madrid). It is my favourite fish. Even better than sole
What a DELIGHT to come across
your Galicia experience Vlog 👍
My ancestors ( mothers side ) were
from Galicia ..GALLEGOS
as a child always heard the
sharing of stories ..🤗
I have visited Spain many times
as an adult ..never Galicia
Grew up and have lived in
Florida my entire life..⛲️
Thank for sharing very enjoyed 🕊
Lovely video! Thank you for sharing your vacation!
Really nice to watch. Galicia truly looks gorgeous. I’m excited to be there this Christmas with my family hopefully 🤞🏾
Hi there good people!
Brilliant choice! Many people especially from Madrid tend to stay a few weeks in Galicia for the same reason , intense heat.
The food is terrific.
Best wishes ❤️❤️❤️
Wonderful video!! Great to see the parts unknown! After leaving Spain back in 2020 I’m going back for the first time next month! Visiting Seville! Already watched your Seville video multiple times! Can’t wait!
Super video! Thank you for sharing your holiday. Beautiful!
Thank you Barbara!
Excellent video . This is where i come from . So so proud . Thank you for sharing such an amazing place
Thank you both so much for this excellent video. At last, a great insight & overview that shows this beautful & interesting region of Spain. Subscribed & appreciate all your travelogs. Saludos!
My family and I spent the middle of June to the middle of July in the north. I live in New Jersey, USA. The world was on fire especially Madrid everyday was above 100 degrees, the weather was beautiful 73 during the day and 65 at night.
We went to Bilbao, Santander, Gijon and Santiago de Compostela. Picos de Europa, Cangas de Onis, Covadonga were beautiful sights. Me encanta la sardina a la Gallega y el pulpi. Yo hablo Español porque soy Cubano. Grew up in the states since I was 7, grandfather was from Villavisiosa, Asturias.
Love Spain, it's people although they have pesados too, like everywhere and the food.
Thanks for your great videos.
Cheers guys on you refreshing show of that beautiful coast and your natural quirky real style 👌🏽😊
I am in love by the northern Spain since the 1990s. Gorgeous visits and amazing food.
Lovely video! You guys look so happy there
most beautiful and very informative thank you
You should go visit the rural Basque country. Is amazing, and buildings are well mantained with tradition stony houses. Asturias Galicia Cantabria and Basque Country (and northern Navarre + huesca) are the prettiest "Green Spain" you would be mesmerized by. Gorgeous landscapes and SUPER green all of them.
OMG Please more Galicia, Vigo, Ribeira, Pobra do Caraminal... I love this channel and loving the Galicia videos!.... Dunas de corrubedo, the view from a Curota... Thank you....I am visiting next summer and will be going to all of your places featured on your channel.
Hi James, Yoli and Lucía, What a wonderful video of your holiday in Galicia. Thank you for sharing it with us. I've done the Atlantic coast a few times and I have enjoyed it so much that I've never managed to get as far as Galicia. I'm definitly going to try harder to get there because it looks amasing. I have lived and worked in many parts of Spain including Madrid, Andalucia and the Comunidad Valenciana but the first time I got to the Atlantic coast, I was amased how different the people were. I can only assume that it's the lack of foreign tourism. So friendly and helpful. Can't wait to get back. Lucía is getting so big and it's great to see you all so happy together. Un abrazo muy fuerte. Andrew.
I’ve read some interesting articles about Galicia (Vigo especially) becoming a new tech centre. Very keen to visit soon, esp. Pontevedra and Ilha de Arousa
Passed through that area on my Camino. Loved every minute of it, even the rain.
I've only been to Galicia once and loved it! It is definitely an area we'd looking at moving to in Spain one day, so seeing your thoughts on spendin a month there was great! We missed your videos over the last month, but this was well worth it!
Very interesting video. And I love the greenery and nature there. 💚
Welcome back James and family! In terms of the north of Spain, Bilboa has been on my list of places to visit for a while. Will see if you have any videos on it.
Bilbao💫
Hi Guys,
I really enjoyed the video.
Last year I bought my car from a dealer in Vigo and so we drove across Spain, from the high desert of Almeria to do so.
It's a long way. 4 hours to Madrid, an hour and a half around Madrid and then another 5 hours or so to Vigo.
We enjoyed seeing the landscape change as we went. Dry mountains goving way to the central plain, and then more hills, but all green this time. And river valleys with water in them at the bottom!
It's a shame but after that long drive we were too tired to stay up late and go to dinner. So the lobster for my wife and crab for me never happened, but we did drink a nice local bottle of Albarino in the hotel. I liked Vigo.
Your video reminded me we need to go back and have a more leisurely tour. And get into the local seafood.
And yes, the car is still going well.
Yours from the hot desert,
J P Williams
Great video guys.
I have been hounded by videos of Galicia recently and made me really miss the place. I did my PhD in Santiago and I have fond memories of the region. Ahhh.. I am jealous! I wanna eat some pulpo now...
Gorgeous area. Thank you.
Great watch as always 👊🏿
I love Galicia! Thanks for another amazing video! Those empanadas look delicious too. But the empanadas in Madrid vary depending on which country they're from. I went out one night with an Argentine and Peruvian girl and we tried empanadas from their respective countries. It was amazing!
I've lived in A Mariña (Rias Altas ) for 16 years now ,love it,sure there are summer visitors but pretty much all Spanish and not that many.I have only met some 5/6 English people who live here,bliss,Fantastic uncrowded beaches ,it can rain ,but hey no rain ,no " Costa Verde " the food, seafood and meat is to my mind unsurpassed in the rest of Spain.it's paradise,but please don't tell everybody!
Good advice, don't tell everyone
Te corrijo con car.iño, A Mariña no son Rías Altas . Un saludo
The best Spanish food is at the North, but no one knows it outside of Spain ^_^'
Such a beautiful video, James and Yoli. James is our nzpaniard ambassador!
Pontevedra!! My hometown and the most beautiful old town in northern spain!
cool purple nail polish! ty both.
Thank you for this video. We will definitely go there in the summer to escape the heat. We have two dogs so it’s perfect for them with what looks like plenty of walks
Love all your videos!
The "Portuguese" that you heard in Galicia was probably Gallegos. 70% of Galicians speak it, and to a "Spanish ear" it sounds kinda like Portuguese.
It's good to see the new kid in the video! Wishing you the best!
Saludos from Seattle Washington USA.
What a lovely video and thank you for taking us along on your adventures - such a lovely family. I am definitely in love with Galicia and it was the right place for me to settle down in Europe. It lacks the excitement of Madrid but it matches my temperament to live in SDC most of the year and rent a place in Madrid for a couple of months out of the year. Food is cheap, usually local, and rent is affordable.
GREAT video - keep it up!
Thanks, will do!
My friend has lived overlooking the beach in Pontevedra for 40 years. Beautiful
Really nice video, thx
the Morazzo peninsula is beautiful. We explored it alot while we lived in Pontevedra before moving to Cambados. Walking the ruta de la playas from Marin to Aldan in the fresher months is wonderful. Also a pity (the majority) of the furanchos are not open in Summer months, which are definitely worth a visit.
The summer's option to furanchos are the chiringuitos (or "chirins" as we call them ) 😂😂😂
Galicia is my second home, I'm glad you had a great time.
Gracias por tu trabajo sobre el norte de mi país España
Gorgeous Family. James there's so many Vintage Houses in Spain. Sometimes it's really confusing to understand the origin of Vintage. One thing you should always remember when you're in Spain is Beautiful People,Photographic Aura and Sophisticated Accent, Oooohhh I love Myself! But we're always Humble. Because We love what we created for the World. Hi Yolly!💗
Que comentario! Muy bien por ti! Brillante
We walked the Camino de Santiago along the Ruta de la Costa two years ago, from San Sebastian to Santander via Bilbao. We absolutely loved it, and intend to return and do the next stage from Santander to Gijón. We knew the Basque Country was going to be beautiful, but we were also pleasently surprised at just how stunning Cantabria was. Cantabria is not somewhere many people talk about, but it is an absolute gem. They are also some of the best beaches I have seen in Spain...when the weather is right!
You know, we cántabros never wanted excessive prominence..😅 go unnoticed is one of our characteristics, we learned that from the Guerras Cántabras against Rome. Hidden in our mountains, ready to ambush the legions. But you are one of the smart ones, and finally you've found us. Welcome to la tierruca, now this is your home too.
And yes, all the north of Spain is beautiful. But in the middle of the north, the old castillian port of Santander is the jewel. The beauty of Comillas, Bárcena Mayor, Laredo, los valles pasiegos, and off course Santander and the Magdalena Palace...I guess you know all that places, but anyway. They are some drops of paradise on earth.
@@aha3885 We have not seen any of the sites to the West of Santander - so I will make a note of those for next time.
But we did see Laredo/Santoña, Santander, Castro Urdiales, Loredo, Langre, and Playa de Galizano, amongst other places.
I also like history, so I was imagining the Romans and Cantabrians whilst walking through the mountains.
You are right to be proud of your home!
Love this video
Thanks for this, looking to explore A Coruna, Gijon and Vigo on our next trip.
As a Galician from the "Rias Baixas" I am so proud and happy that you guys liked it.... For me Galicia is a paradise still unkown outside Spain. Thank you for the amazing video.
Thank you!
I’m from Galicia but I live in England I’m married with an Indian and we got two daughters, I want to my daughters know about Galicia and the lovely place it is I’m proud to be Galician. Thank you for the video
LOVE! Thank you for showing this part of Spain. I need to go! Spent a week in Los Picos de Europa this July and it was much cooler and greener than Valencia. Hidden gems.
Heading there in a couple of weeks, look forward to visiting some of the places you recommend 📸!
We went to Compostela and other parts of northern Spain before pandemic. It is beautiful. My favorite part of Spain
Hello from NZ :) We visited Vigo for 2 nights in 2017 on our way from San Sebastian - Leon - Vigo - Porto to break the drive up. Charming harbour town, once the biggest fishing port in the world until China took over. I remember having the best seafood meal (ever) for around EUR15 at Restaurante Rias Baixas. The sea was too rough to go to the Cies Islands so we caught the ferry across to Cangas and had some amazing gourmet tapas & excellent wine (also very reasonably priced) at a newly opened bar there. That area is a hidden treasure and full of interesting people especially the "pilgrims" and their donkeys in Leon.
My wife and I just did the Madrid Devour tapas tour with Flo. Was a great city tour, fun, and delicious. Flo was awesome.
Great video thank you 🌸
Thanks for watching!
omg excellent!!!!
Having family and friends in Gijon, Asturias and also spending my childhood and every summer and Christmas through high school and my college years in Gijon, I do love videos about the north of Spain. I love all of Spain but the north will always have my heart. If I could figure out how to retire to Spain I would love to go to Asturias. Please, more videos of the north when you can. =)
One of the best videos, this time, thank the Lord, with less attention for food! I missed you talking about the language in Galícia which is more like Portuguese than Spanish.
Thank you for sharing
What a beautiful place!!!
I was just in Galicia for six weeks. It was even more interesting than I thought it would be. Their history is so very rich. I had been there before in very short spurts. But, now, I want to return. I visited the Celtic ruins of Baroña which is on the Atlantic. I was fascinated by its castros, acropolis, spirit and beauty of the place. I don't have the time to write about everything that Galicia has to offer. It has so much! Go visit it. You won't regret it. It is worth it!
Excellent, thank you!
That was super, i must get to Galicia soon ! Cheers.
Very nice video, greetings from Argentina🙋🏻♂️
We need to book a restaurant tour with you next time we're there. You do food like nobody's business!
Thanks for sharing an off the beaten path find.