The Camellia route through Galicia

Do you want to enjoy a winter route? The Camellia route through Galicia is a good alternative to enjoy the gastronomy, landscapes and flowers of the area. The camellia route is not well known, but the community treasures almost 8,000 different varieties of camellia. There are different very interesting routes around the camellias, do not miss it!

	Camellia was Coco Chanel's favorite flower. In fact, the designer chose it as an emblem of her signature. The camellia has an extraordinary beauty and is one of the most delicate flowers that exist.

The humid climate of Galicia, the mild temperatures and the fertile and acid soils make the growth of the camellias spectacular and surprise experts from all over the world. The camellias came to Galicia at the end of the 18th century, coming from China and Japan, and from the hand of the Portuguese navigators. At first they settled in the gardens of the pazos and manor houses, but with time they were also introduced to other gardens and estates, both public and private.

	Galicia has become an international benchmark in the cultivation and production of this plant. Currently, the community has almost 8,000 different varieties of camellia. Thanks to the camellias, Galicia offers its visitors different routes to meet and observe them in all their splendor. It is recommended to do these routes in winter, which is when the camellias bloom.

Types of camellia according to the shape of the flower!

There are different routes of the camellias, some take you for pazos, others allow you to sleep in the best paradors in Galicia and there are other routes where you can enjoy the best wine in the area and the camellias.

	The route of the camellias by the Galician paradores goes from Santiago de Compostela to Cambados. This route allows you to sleep in the best paradors and discover the most amazing gardens of camellias. We highlight the oak grove of Santa Susana that has copies of more than three hundred years and the Pazo de San Lourenzo that preserves camellia specimens of the nineteenth century.

The route of the camellias by the pazos, takes us to Santiago de Compostela and to the most emblematic pazos of Pontevedra and Soutomaior. In addition to the gardens, you can enjoy its history and cuisine. In the Pazo de Santa Cruz de Ribadulla you can see giant specimens of camellia. We also recommend visiting the Pazo de Oca gardens, known as the "Galician Versailles". This route also lasts about four days.

	The last route is called Camelias and wineries. This experience combines the visit to some of the most beautiful palatial gardens in Galicia and a tour of the vineyards and wineries with designation of origin. In this route you can try the best wine in the area accompanied by fish and seafood from the Galician estuaries.

Undoubtedly, some the route of the camellia through Galicia is a good winter plan.

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