According to Galician lore, the Rías Baixas (Low Estuaries) were formed by God’s tremendous handprint, with each river stretching like a finger through the land. Their deep bays, sandy coves, and calm, cool waters have lured vacationing Spaniards for decades. While not nearly as cool or rainy as their Galician neighbors, the Baixas are blessed with an ocean wind that provides a refreshing respite from the scorching heat (and hordes of tourists) of central and southern Spain. Due to its proximity to Portugal, there’s also greater cultural fluidity in this part of Spain. Here, the gallego is stronger, the accents thicker, and the people more diverse; it all adds to the Baixa’s allure.
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