The Rias Altas in Spain
by Jakob Jelling
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Rias Altas located in Spain are part of a group of larger formations spread
within the coast of Galicia, conformed by the Rias Altas and the Rias Bajas.
The Rias are estuaries origin when sea levels rise as well as they can
be created by other geographical factors. The rias in Galicia where formed
after the Ice Age after the sea level rose and gave shape to several indentations
or estuaries throughout the coast line in this area.
The Rias, in Galicia, are
considered to be among the main fishing areas in the world. Due to their
nature, the rias or estuaries contain very peculiar ecosystems which often
contain important amount of fish. This way, it is easy to imagine the importance
of the fishing industry to this region and the way it gives shape to the
traditions and landscapes visitors could meet, which, most of the times,
are very beautiful and picturesque.
There are rias in several
other regions of the world as well as near by the Galician ones in such
a way that, per example, it is possible to find rias in Norway known as
fjords, in Scotland known as lochs, and in Brittany known as abers. Although
all of these rias have many aspects in common, they often also contain
some characteristics which differentiate from each other and cause them
to be unique.
The Rias Altas in Galicia
are conformed by a group of several rias among which we can name the Ria
de Ribadeo, the Ria de Ortigueira, and the Ria de Veveiro. The Rias Altas
can be found in the area which goes from La
Coruña to Ribadeo, within
the northern coast of Galicia.
Besides their natural beauty
and the sea related landscapes this area offers, it also has several other
interesting attractions. While visiting the Rias Altas, tourists could
meet interesting towns, full of antique constructions and charming areas
as well as many different entertainment related spots from where to choose.
This way, the rias are one of the most interesting destinations tourists
could find in Galicia and one of the most peculiar and picturesque ones
as well.
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