In regions like Galicia, where Celtic traditions have a strong historical presence, Halloween is known as 'Noite dos Calacús' (Night of the Pumpkins). Here, the night is filled with tales of ...

The bagpipes, Celtic attire and dance ... “He was really surprised” to find out that this type of music and dance comes from Spain, Fernandez said. Pena de Galicia continues to have close ...

Galicia, Spain, is a haven for specialty wine beloved by sommeliers as well as seafood, ... The region also retains a Celtic vibe from its history as a 5th and 6th century BC settlement, ...

Wild and windswept, Galicia’s landscapes are steeped in Celtic history, relating a story of Spain that reads rather differently from the more-often told Mediterranean tale. A wander along the ...

The northwest region of Spain, known as Galicia, is home to lush landscapes and historic sites. With rolling green hills, misty forests, and hidden hamlets, it feels untouched by time. Galicia is ...

Driving into Galicia on the A8 motorway that runs across the north of Spain is a very spectacular journey. The highway ribbons around the great mountains of the Picos de Europa, over gorgeous ...

Of all the regions in present-day Spain, Galicia is the oldest. It was founded in 214 AD as Gallaecia, a province of Roman ...

One said: "The North-west of Spain is Celtic." Another remarked: "Bagpipes are common in Celtic areas or previous Celtic areas like Galicia in Spain." And a third added: "Yes, they are commonly ...

Celtic culture began to develop as early as 1200 BC and spread through migration to the British Isles, ... Asturias lies between the region of Galicia and Cantabria in northern Spain.

The cultural connections between Galicia, Asturias, and the wider Celtic world (Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, etc.) are emphasised in modern festivals such as the Festival Intercéltico de Avilés ...

There’s a strong interest in Gaelic Games in Galicia, Spain, and they participate in the GAA World Games. Currently, their federation has more than 500 members. Loyalists in two counties say ...