Weekendin Singapore Jan '14 | Issue 10 | Page 118

intheTRAVEL intheTRAVEL Bite-Size Galicia Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Galician seafood Take a bite out of Galicia, an autonomous community in the northwest corner of Spain where you’ll discover a whole new world of gastronomical treats. With stunning architecture, a fascinating history and a distinct cuisine, Galicia is one of Spain’s most authentic and beautiful areas. Visit artisan food producers and traditional taverns in Santiago de Compostela, taste the freshest of Galician produce in San Sebastian’s Abastos Market, sample the region’s fiery liquor that has been distilled for centuries, feel like you’ve stepped back in time in the Old Town of Allariz, meet local food producers and savour regional dishes that are hard to find elsewhere in Spain. Galicia’s food is far from the Mediterranean cuisine of the rest of the country. It’s not surprising that potatoes are the vegetable par excellence and pork is the meat of choice, while beef from the native Rubia Gallega cattle is highly prized. It’s a