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FINISTERRE LIGHTHOUSE
FINISTERRE LIGHTHOUSE Table of Contents what is the Finisterre lighthouse? The lighthouse of Finisterre The lighthouse is located in Spain in the region of Galicia and stands on a rock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The lighthouse fascinates visitors with its centuries-old history, as since ancient times it was considered by the Romans as the end point of the known world, from which it takes its name of Latin origin, “Finis Terrae”. The light of the lighthouse at night has guided and continues to guide navigators through the tempestuous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The Finisterre
CITY OF CULTURE OF GALICIA
City of Culture of Galicia Table of Contents to start with! The City of Culture (Cidade da Cultura de Galicia, officially and in Galician) is an architectural complex located in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, and was designed by Peter Eisenman, built on top of Mount Gaiás, the structure consists of several buildings and spaces dedicated to culture and leisure. Construction was halted at the end of March 2013, so that two of the planned buildings, an “Opera House” and an “International Arts Centre”, were never realised. The project for the construction of this architectural complex
CINEMA IN GALICIA
CINEMA IN GALICIA Table of Contents CINEMA IN GALICIA Galicia is one of the most beautiful regions of Spain and on several occasions its landscapes have been featured in important films and television series, for example: Galicia travel products El desorden que dejas (2020) – SERIES “El desorden que dejas” is a Spanish television series based on the novel of the same name by Carlos Montero. The plot follows Raquel, a literature teacher who starts working at a high school in the rural town of Novariz. He soon discovers that his predecessor, Viruca, died in mysterious
5 TAPAS BAR IN SANTIAGO
5 TAPAS BAR IN SANTIAGO Table of Contents What are TAPAS? Tapas are very typical of Spain. These are small portions of food served as an appetizer. They are a characteristic element of Spanish culture and can be found in bars and restaurants. The tapas include dishes of many varieties: cold meats, cheeses, seafood, omelettes, olives, etc. In Spanish culture it is very common to “go for tapas” with friends or family in order to enjoy and share different flavours in a single meal. Today the Galicia Travels team is going to show you the
The best festivals in Galicia in July
The best festivals in Galicia in July Table of Contents Festivals in Galicia in July If you are travelling to Galicia next July, take note of these relevant festivals that you are sure to enjoy. Undoubtedly, unique opportunities to have a great time. Galicia travel products Popular festivals in Galicia in July The following are the most important festivals in Galicia during the month of July. Festivities of St. James the Apostle Of course, the most emblematic festivity in Galicia is that of the Apostle St. James, which takes place in the month of July,
Nature routes in A Coruña
Nature routes in A Coruña Table of Contents Nature routes in A Coruña If you are going on a getaway to Coruña, we bring you a series of natural routes that you can do. Galicia travel products Way of St. James in A Coruña Anyone who goes on the Camino de Santiago knows that this is also synonymous with A Coruña, a province where this legendary route ends, and where you can take a detour to Santiago de Compostela or go all the way to Finisterre. If you go here you will have the possibility
5 ROUTES OF THE FRENCH WAY TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
5 ROUTES OF THE FRENCH WAY TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA WAYS OF THE FRENCH WAY Table of Contents According to tradition, the Camino de Santiago is the road that leads from your home to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. As for the custom of the Middle Ages, in order to reach the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela in a proper way, pilgrimages needed to start from the hometown itself. Galicia travel products THE WAY TODAY Today, this is no longer necessary. To get to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, you can
What to see in Pontevedra with children
WHAT TO SEE IN PONTEVEDRA WITH CHILDREN Pontevedra with children Are you going on a trip to Pontevedra with children and don’t know what to do? We bring you a series of plans that you can’t miss. Índice Galicia travel products Parque Arqueolóxico de Campo Lameiro de pontevedra On the one hand we find the Archaeological Park of Campo Lameiro. It is a site with an archaeological area that can be visited, as well as an area that can be used to recreate a Bronze Age settlement. It is a perfect park for adults to
WINES AND CHEESES FROM GALICIA
WINES AND CHEESES FROM GALICIA Índice THE WINES AND CHEESES FROM GALICIA The region of Galicia, in northwestern Spain, is known for its gastronomic diversity and its high quality and above all authentic products. The wines and cheeses of Galicia are a perfect fusion for lovers of good taste. Among the best-known Galician wines are Albariño, Ribeiro and Mencía, which reflect the personality of the local terroir and climate and, above all, are a perfect match for Galician cheeses such as Tetilla, San Simón da Costa and Arzúa-Ulloa and other typical regional dishes, from red
F.A.Q. - Frequently asked question
To be a travel agency and comply with the laws, it is necessary to comply with a few government laws, have several compulsory insurances and obtain the famous agency identification code. This code is essential to be able to start the activity as a travel agency. Our Travel Agency’s Code is XG-682. By law, in addition, any tourist company is obliged to show the identification code by all means: for example, on the website you can always see it at the bottom of the page, but it is also mandatory to put it in all advertising material. So, if you ever happen to see brochures without this code, do not trust too much, that advertising may be illegal and perhaps the insurance has not been paid.
- Administration Insurance is an insurance that changes according to the government of the region and is also called insurance or surety policy, since the most advantageous way to provide this insurance is through surety insurance, since the amounts are usually very high (in Galicia € 100,000). It is the individual guarantee offered to agencies and the region.
- Collective insurance is for workers and serves to protect the workers and employees of the company. It is governed by collective agreement.
- Civil Liability Insurance provides coverage for all the activity and for any type of claim, such as material, personal and economic damage. The objective of having this insurance is to guarantee that the company can respond to claims from third parties.
For many different reasons:
- It is a young company, where the creators and SEO participate actively and daily in all its activities and no one puts more heart into an activity than who has created it.
- In the agency we speak many languages (7 different languages) and, in addition, depending on the occasions we collaborate with guides and tourism professionals who speak many more languages, being able to cover almost all, of course, according to availability.
- The guides always receive training from the founders. A good guide, according to our philosophy, not only knows a lot of information, but also provides the right information at the right times and dedicates himself to the tourist as if he were his servant, since as Benigni said in a famous movie: “SERVING IS THE SUPREME ART , GOD IS THE FIRST SERVANT, GOD SERVES MAN BUT IS NOT A SERVANT OF MEN “
- Because before being employees, founders and owners of the company, first of all, we are tourists, we love to travel and discover the world, so we know very well the wishes of a traveler.
- Because we have won a very important award for our work
We are very proud to have won the 2020 Tripadvisor award for the most beautiful excursions in the world. Tripadvisor is one of the most important and well-known platforms for tourism activities in the world. And this platform has awarded the Traveler’s Choice award to our best excursion to Finisterre and Costa Da Morte, placing it among the 10% of the most beautiful activities in the world.
Although in recent years we have focused mainly on “incoming” tourism in Galicia, we work all over the world, in fact there are many group trips that we organize throughout Europe and Morocco. The founders also have experience of guiding almost all the cities of Europe, before starting with our company. For example, in Morocco there are not so many companies and guides that go many times from Spain. Our guides are even experts in this country, not easy to control in tourist matters.
Galicia Travels focuses mainly on the subject of group travel, this because our philosophy is that trips can be as cheap as possible, so that everyone can travel, savor the art of the tourist and get to know the world, always letting culture be with us. This does not mean that we only dedicate ourselves to groups, in fact, for example, in activities around Santiago and on the Camino de Santiago, it is not necessary to have a group. Finally, we also offer package tours, logistical support for other tourism companies, etc.
Answering this question is very easy, we invite you to see what our clients say about us on the various platforms. At Google, for example, we are the only tourism company with a lot of votes (around 300 at the end of 2021) and with an average of 4.9 / 5. No other company has nearly as many votes, or an average as high. As well as in Google, in the other platforms such as Trustindex, Tripadvisor, Booking, Getyourguide, etc.