Avoid the crowded beaches of the well known costas of Spain and head to the Galician coastline instead for a refreshing and sunny change. In the Costa do Marisco (Shellfish Coast), the Norwegian-style fjords of the Rias Altas hide deserted beaches, shallow lagoons and pretty little villages where freshly caught fish and shellfish are plentiful on local menus. TABLE OF CONTENTS: A Coruña, Vigo & the Shellfish Coast of Galicia, Spain - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Santiago de Compostela - A Coruña - Vigo - San Carlos Garden - Monte de San Pedro Park - Galicia Marine Museum - Vigo Municipal Museum - Vigo Zoo - Cies Island and Nature Reserve - Naval Museum and Exponav - Parque Natural Fragas do Eume - Fervenza do Toxa - Illa de Arousa - Aquapark de Cerceda - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - La Pensión Palacio - Hostal Riá de Vigo - Pensión Badalada - Hostal Colón Riviera - Hostal J.B - Places To Eat & Drink - Restaurante Boga - O Piorno - Restaurante O Elefante - Restaurante-Raxería El Rubio - Nueva Tapería La Abuela - Places To Shop - Mercado de Abastos de Santiago - C.C. Marineda City - Kailua Kayak, Windsurf & Kitesurf - Fish Auctions - Lacteos Anzuxao