Álvaro Cunqueiro
Álvaro Cunqueiro was a renowned Spanish writer and journalist, celebrated for his contributions to literature and his deep connection to Galicia, where he was born. His works often reflect the cultural and historical richness of the region, and he is particularly remembered for his poetic prose and storytelling. This year, the Ruta Quetzal expedition will traverse areas significant to Cunqueiro, including Mondoñedo, his birthplace, as part of a journey that connects young adventurers with the literary heritage of Spain.
Born on Feb 22, 1911 (114 years old)
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Álvaro Cunqueiro was a writer, gastronome, and journalist who described percebes as 'like the thumb of the carpenter'.
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Álvaro Cunqueiro is noted as the birthplace of one of the stages of the Camino de Santiago.
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