Galicia offers tourists with a wealth of interesting outings from the rich views from the Xalo mountains to many of the local delicacies. What Rivas brilliantly captured in his celebrated work ¿Qué me quieres, amor? is easily found throughout Galicia, just waiting to be discovered.
Galicia's beaches may not be as famous (or infamous) as those found in the South but they offer a strong link with many of the themes expressed within Rivas' work. Visitors can take a trip to the memorials located next to Costa da Morte's lighthouse, these simple tombstones highlights the dangerous yet essential aspects of the sea to Galicia.
The city of A Coruña is number one on the list for most visitors to Galicia, here it is possible to catch a game at the 'Riazor' stadium. Home to Deportivo La Coruña, it's a stronghold of Galician nationalism. The city is also the capital of this autonomous state, and is it's central port. In the past the majority of those emigrants leaving for the New World would have come through its port, so this city would be perfect to capture the mood Rivas spoke of so eloquently.
A trip to Camarinas should not be missed. Here in this old fishing town, the traditional crafting of 'palillabas' still takes place. Also it may be possible to get a glimpse of the 'ferradas' used by fishermen across the Galician coast. Here it is also possible to sample the wonderful cuisine of Galicia, much of it coming from the seas which surround it. A trip to Galicia should never be without a trip to Santiago de Compostela, for a slice 'Torta de Santiago'.
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