Gourmet Tour - Galician Food & Its Markets

Enjoy a panoramic driving tour through La Coruña with an enlightening stop at a market that offers many of the ingredients that will be found in your lunch. While traveling through the historical seaside port, you will notice that many of the buildings boast glass-enclosed balconies called "galerias," the reason La Coruña is called "Crystal City." Even so, the Tower of Hercules stands as the city's most-recognized symbol, as this UNESCO World Heritage site is the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse still used for maritime signaling. Browsing one of the many local food markets will offer another perspective of the city. You will see locals shopping for traditional ingredients, especially Galician seafood. A meal that includes freshly caught octopus awaits you at A Pulpeira de Melide, a casual tavern-style restaurant in the heart of the city. Galician octopus is remarkably tender and typically flavored with olive oil and Spanish paprika.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Settle in for a driving tour of La Coruña and pass highlights such as the Tower of Hercules.
• Browse a bustling food market that especially reflects the bounty of local seafood.
• Dine on a traditional Galician lunch that features octopus, a local specialty.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.