Down near Galicia's southwest corner, its biggest city is wrapped in green on one side and blue on the other – that is to say, between forested mountains and the vast, sparkling Atlantic Ocean. Average December temperatures run from highs around 12° Celsius (54° Fahrenheit) during the day, down to 7°C/45°F at night, and though winter weather here and elsewhere in Galicia tends toward the drizzly, its lovely Cidade Vella (Old Town) is a delight to wander, and all the more so during Yuletide, when it and much of the rest of the city transforms, with highlights such as this huge Christmas ornament at the corner of Rúa do Príncipe and Rúa Urzáiz. Besides its gaily glowing lights and immposing 12m (39-ft.) height, what's especially magical here is that folks can walk inside it and feel like they're in another world.
Holiday Cheer in 2 Cities of Galicia.
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