Police divers were searching for the sunken parts of the vessel for analysis Spain: A suspected "narco-submarine" capable of smuggling drugs broke in two as a fishing boat was towing it to a port in northwestern Spain on Wednesday The "Maria Cristina" fishing boat spotted the "semi-submerged" vessel on Wednesday morning at the entrance to the Camarinas-Muxia estuary in the Galicia region and proceeded to tow it to the port of Camarinas after notifying police During the operation "the presumed narco-submarine broke into two sections: the bow which sank due to its greater weight," the statement added It was not immediately clear if there were any drugs inside it Spanish police in 2019 seized a semi-submersible submarine carrying more than 3,000 kilograms (6,600 pounds) of cocaine off the coast of Galicia suspected to have come from south America have been caught using submarines to transport cocaine into Mexico Most are only semi-submersible - a ship partially submerged that cannot fully dive like a submarine - but some are able to go fully underwater Galicia has long been a top entry point for drugs into Europe Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox UAE citizen airlifted from Oman in medical emergency Kuwaiti held for managing fake social media accounts Vancouver festival attack: Suspect charged with murder UAE: 10 sailors rescued after ship catches fire This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Readers of La Voz chose this sunset as the best in Galicia With its spectacular cliffs and lighthouse Cape Vil�n rises 125 metres out of the sea and has been declared of National Tourist Interest Little surprise then that many people choose this particular spot to watch the sun sink below the horizon each day is popular for two things: water sports and the incredible atmosphere that takes over as the sun goes down behind the Sisargas Islands And the Furna Atl�ntica bar-restaurant and its outdoor terrace right on the seafront happen to be the perfect place for watching the sunset with a drink in your hand Who can resist the temptation of watching the sun go down from the world’s best bench and while the views from this humble wooden bench are impressive at any time of day just imagine what they’re like at sunset autumn is the perfect time to enjoy one of the most special times of the day at the Cape Finisterre lighthouse Visitors can marvel at the spectacular sight of the sun slowly disappearing behind the infinite sea The landscape that stretches out from this vantage point in the R�as Baixas is best seen at sunset The jaw-dropping views take in the coast from Cape Silleiro to Cape Finisterre with the Atlantic Islands National Park acting as the backdrop Already a spectacular sight during daytime the views become even more magical as the sun starts to set The R�as Baixas are certainly home to some remarkable places though the Rias Altas in northern Galicia are not to be outdone Viveiro is one of the most popular places to watch the sunset especially if you choose one of the many vantage points to be found within the town which offer panoramic views out over the estuary and its waters dappled in the sunlight as the sun goes down where you watch the sun seemingly melt into the sea as it dips below the horizon A sandy beach that has captivated visitors from all over the world it is a fantastic place to admire the sunset from up high at one or other of the viewpoints overlooking the beach or perhaps while enjoying a drink outside one of the seafront bars or even from one of the original tourist lodgings located right next to the beach Ending the day by climbing the 341-metre high Santa Tegra mountain has its own rewards Aside from the famous remains of an ancient settlement to be found there —one of the most important in all of Galicia— visitors can also admire the last rays of sunlight bathing the mouth of the river Minho and the Atlantic Ocean You don't have permissions to access this page Galician weather features all kinds of atmospheric phenomena.. Hail in the morning followed by bright sunshine in the afternoon And in a part of the world where a good raincoat is an absolute must in any season there are plenty of leisure alternatives for those rainy days You can’t go wrong with a museum or two when the heavens open natural and ethnographic heritage on display in every corner of the region You can find all sorts of collections relating to the world of art There is something for all tastes and ages such as those found in the National Science and Technology Museum (MUNCYT) in A Coru�a to beachside sculptures at Museo Man de Camelle because the city has many museums with all sorts of things on display Most of them can be found on R�a Policarpo Sanz But it is also worthwhile to escape the crowds and move closer to the coastline with a great choice here being the Bouzas district where an old cannery used to stand many years ago we can find the Museo do Mar de Galicia (Museum of the Sea) The history of both the city and the wider community of Galicia has always been linked to the sea there are numerous maritime museums to be found along the Galician coastline The museum in Vigo is one of the most extensive and boasts several exhibition spaces to take visitors on a journey into the briny deep Aside from the temporary exhibitions on show there is a permanent collection focusing on the economic and social history of the Galician fishing industry It provides a fascinating insight into all methods of extraction The museum also features an aquarium where you can view the ecosystem of the C�es Islands This open-air space located in Camari�as is the legacy of Manfred Sn�dinger this German native came to the village of Camelle on the Costa da Morte in the 1960s to live as a kind of hermit beside the sea and in harmony with nature he devoted himself to creating sculptures and works of art from objects washed ashore by the tide He created a sort of garden-museum that stands on the breakwater of the parish where he built the hut he lived in until 2002 when the oil slick from the Prestige flooded his life’s work and condemned the artist to an early death The Museo Man de Camelle showcases the artist’s legacy in several places within the parish visitors can take in exhibitions of plastic sculptures photographs and personal objects of the artist The exhibition also includes the sketchbooks in which Manfred would ask visitors to draw what they wanted Art is also one of the pillars of the Provincial Museum of Pontevedra ethnography and culture to offer one of the most extensive collections in Galicia you can find everything from Bronze Age utensils to paintings by Coss�o Gothic-style sculptures by Master Mateo and traditional instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy The museum has permanent collections dedicated to art from medieval times through to the present day It also hosts temporary exhibitions on all kinds of themes If your favourite rooms in the Museum of Pontevedra are those devoted to ethnographic exhibitions you simply must visit the Casa do Patr�n ethnographic museum in Lal�n This eco-museum of the rural world takes you on a journey back in time through Galician traditions More than 4,500 pieces make up the permanent collection which is divided into themed rooms to create replicas of spaces such as a kitchen It also has a restaurant where you can sample typical dishes The Casa do Patr�n museum is located in the village of Codesada The museum has a recreational area on the banks of the river Asneiro and a bio-healthy area with two restored and fully functioning mills Other outdoor options include a hiking route that takes you to the Doade hillfort or another route that meanders through the local countryside It is also a great museum to visit with children as it features a wide range of workshops and activities Another child-friendly museum is the Museo do Xoguete toy museum in Allariz A space where both little ones and grown-ups can marvel at the collection of some 1,500 toys from the 20th century A perfect outing for grandchildren and grandparents alike in what is one of Galicia’s most beautiful villages there is another must-see thematic exhibition located in the rectory house of Santo Andr� de Camporredondo is entirely devoted to Galicia’s rich wine heritage located right in the heart of the O Ribeiro region storage and distribution of wine to Santiago The permanent exhibition is devoted to the techniques of vine cultivation and winemaking Visitors traverse eight rooms on a journey through the wine production process It also has spaces dedicated to Galicia’s five designations of origin If there is a thematic exhibition that is more topical than ever With the arrival of the AVE high-speed train link in Galicia visiting this museum at Monforte railway station is a great option the town’s history has always been closely linked to railway travel as it is one of the main railway junctions in northwest Galicia The museum has been set up in one of the old station workshops and retains a lathe the forge and the former staff quarters from its operational life The rest of the exhibition features all sorts of railway paraphernalia in perfect condition From vintage Hogwarts Express-style locomotives to the forerunners of the high-speed trains we now know more precisely the cabin of the Boeing 747 Lope de Vega that brought Picasso’s Guernica to Spain the aircraft is one of the icons of the National Museum of Science and Technology (MUNCYT) and A Coru�a is the only city in the world where visitors can climb inside the cockpit of this particular model The MUNCYT conserves more than 15,000 pieces machines and industrial tools from the 16th century through to the present day You can see everything from the ancient lighting mechanism of the Torre de H�rcules lighthouse to the first particle generator It is also an ideal place for introducing children to the wonders of science as the museum functions as an interactive space Another of Galicia’s unique exhibition spaces can be found in the city of Lugo The city is home to the only complete Roman wall in the world and retains an intact relic from its past under its foundations An archaeological excavation unearthed the ruins of a centurion’s dwelling: the Domus do Mitreo the remains provide a fascinating insight into the Roman civilisation that inhabited Lugo some 2,000 years ago The house has a temple dedicated to the sun god Mithras so the visit is also an opportunity to learn more about the Roman cult It is also the only place in the city where the foundations of the wall can be seen as the house was buried when this iconic structure in Lugo was built we could hardly omit the Cathedral of Santiago from our list especially as 2022 is a Jacobean holy year we will not be focusing on the cathedral’s magnificent fa�ade For under the basilica is the Cathedral Museum which showcases the temple’s historical In addition to the numerous pieces on display the crypt of the P�rtico da Gloria and the Pazo de Xelm�rez.