BETANZOS

'Betanzos' is a municipality in Galicia, Spain, in the Province of A Coruña (population 12,575 [2002]). Betanzos was formerly called by its ancient latin name Brigantium.
The town is located in a fertile valley close to the Atlantic Ocean, and it has one of the best preserved old quarters in Galicia. Noteworthy is the 'Igrexa de San Francisco' (St Francis Church), erected in 1387 by order of count Fernán Pérez de Andrade, whose tomb, decorated with hunting scenes, can be seen inside of the church. The 'Igrexa de Santiago' (St Jacques Church), built in the 15th century by the guild of tailors, has a main portal decorated with a horseback statue of Saint Jacques.
Other sights in the town are several town palaces, a 16th-century clock tower, and the town walls, which preserve three of their original four gates.
Betanzos is famous for its festival in August "Los Carneros" where the biggest balloon in the world is let fly into the air.
It is a fantastic, historic little town. I had reason to discover it while walking to Santiago on the "Irish Route" from Vigo to Santiago.

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★ Concello de Betanzos