Sport
Football
Spain are the reigning World Cup and European champions (twice in a a row!) so it's a major topic of conversation in the streets and in the bars! This will impress new found friends by rehearsing the historic lineup that beat Holland 1-0 on 11 July 2010 in Soccer City Stadium,Johannesburg thanks to a goal from Andres Iniesta:
In Galicia Deportivo La Coruña are in La Liga – see the official website.
Estadio Municipal de Riazor Home of Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña
Celta de Vigo are also in La Liga - see the official website. Lugo are in Division 2a. Ourense are in the Third Division. During the football season most of the conversations in local bars seems to centre on the fortunes of Real Madrid and Barcelona when local opinion seems to be very animated but divided!
During the football season 2010-11 Erizana Football Club from Baiona were sponsored by MyGaliciaInfo.Com!
The Galican Golf Federartion has a lot of information on golf tournaments,golf courses,pitch and putt,photo galleries,news,,junior golf,handicap and general information.
Mondariz Golf Club
Skiing
Manzaneda Ski resort near Ourense is Galicia's only ski resort but is also a perfect base in summer to explore the beautiful mountain scenery and the Ribeira Sacra area.