Galicia's proximity to the cool waters of the Atlantic creates an oceanic to sub-oceanic climate, which, combined with the region's rolling topography, allows for the existence of extensive pastures and meadows; these variables allow for an ideal environment for dairy farming.
Due to Galicia’s location near the Atlantic's cool waters, it experiences an oceanic or sub-oceanic climate that, coupled with its rolling landscape, supports vast pastures and meadows. These factors create an ideal setting for dairy farming.