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Why Green Spain

To travel to green Spain , especially to Galicia , with the purpose of succumbing to its language and its culture constitutes one of the most satisfactory attractions for those who want to learn Spanish.

GALICIA, a magical land full of fabulous legends, shares its cultural routes with the legendary Ireland and the French Britannia, being all three of Celtic origin. Its beautiful beaches and incredible rural and seaside landscapes together with its excellent cuisine and friendly people, make it one of the most unique and hospitable regions for foreign students. Besides this, pilgrims from all over the world, lured by the beauty of the pilgrim's route to Santiago de Compostela, come here not only to worship The Apostle Santiago, (St James), but also to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
 
This is the homeland of the Galician bagpipe. Some of the best world known pipers from Galicia includes Carlos Núñez, Susana Seivane and Cristina Pato. The regional dancing may also be of interest, considering its long tradition in Galicia . People have danced to the sound of the pipes and tambourines throughout the centuries.

But Galicia is not only known for its unique green landscapes. It is also the land of opposites in constant evolution with modern times. It is the homeland of Deportivo de La Coruña Football club , which counts with thousands of supporters worldwide. Here, in A Coruña, you will also find the headquarters of the Inditex Group, which counts with over 2,700 shops worldwide under the names of ZARA, STRADIVARIUS, BERSHKA, PULL & BEAR, MASSIMO DUTTI, OYSHO, ZARA HOME and KIDDY’S CLASS. The clothing industry in Galicia is a sector in growth which has been internationally recognized. Fashion designers such as Roberto Verino, Adolfo Domínguez, Montoto, Caramelo, Kina Fernández, Pili Carrera, Olga Ríos, Alba Conde, Florentino or Antonio Pernas are proof of this.