Spain has always been one of my favorite places in the world to travel to. Although it’s a relatively small country, there are so many pockets of unexpected and varied culture, like the 4 nothern provinces that feel distinctly Celtic.
Spain’s four northern provinces are often called Green Spain. From west to east, Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria, and the Basque Country are a verdant strip between the North Atlantic/Bay of Biscay and a chain of mountains that traps the rain. Lush, with a mild climate and rugged coastline, it feels more like the British Isles than Iberia. Indeed, the old Celtiberian culture that existed before the Romans has survived more here than in the rest of Spain. You can even drink cider and listen to bagpipes!
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