Fiesta del jamón de La Cañiza

A Caniza is a municipality in Galicia, Spain, in the province of Pontevedra. A Caniza is part of the comarca of A Paradanta. It has an area of 108.1 km2 and a population approaching 5,200 inhabitants in 2018 distributed across 9 parishes. The town, which is primarily known as a tourist destination, has in recent years experienced steady growth of its industrial and business sectors. The local cuisine, including meat products, most notably ham, is central in many important events, such as the long-standing pilgrimages to A Franqueira, as declared by the Autonomous Community of Galicia Tourist Interest Party, or the known Ham Fair, being examples. This mid-mountain location and interior provides the opportunity to see a marked diversity caused by the uneven landscape of mountains and valleys and to know its artistic heritage, the customs of the people and enjoy the many popular events that take place throughout the year. The tourist offer is complete with services designed to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants and, at the same time, to meet the needs and demands of travelers who daily visit to Caniza.

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