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Discover the charming Ponte Maceira
Discover the charming Ponte Maceira Table of Contents Introduction to Ponte Maceira Ponte Maceira is a small and scenic town located in the province of A Coruña , in the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The village is on the banks of the river Tambre, in a natural environment that invites you to rest and relax. A few kilometers away is the city of Santiago de Compostela , in fact many pilgrims pass through Ponte Maceira along the pilgrimage journey to Santiago de Compostela. Galicia travel products Medieval bridge The most important attraction
Valladolid and Burgos: history and cultural charm
Valladolid and Burgos: history and cultural charm Table of Contents Introduction The cities of Valladolid and Burgos are two important Spanish cities located in the region of Castile and León. Galicia travel products Valladolid Valladolid is the capital of the province of Valladolid and is a city with a great history and cultural heritage. It was founded in the 11th century and became the capital of the Kingdom of Castile in the 16th century. At this time, the city experienced great growth and development, and many of the buildings and monuments that we can see
The best beaches in Galicia (II)
The best beaches in Galicia (II) Table of Contents Introduction to the prettiest and best beaches in Galicia In this second installment we bring you the most outstanding beaches of Galicia and you can not miss. Galicia travel products Playa Da Lanzada Da Lanzada beach is located in the southwest of the isthmus that connects the Peninsula of O Grove with the mainland, being one of the most famous in Galicia. It has a sandy beach of 2.5 kilometers in length, as well as crystal clear waters and fine sand. It is a perfect beach
The best beaches in Galicia (I)
The best beaches in Galicia (I) Table of Contents Introduction to the best beaches in Galicia If you are planning a trip to Galicia and want to know the best beaches you can find in this region, pay attention. We bring them to you and tell you why they stand out especially. Galicia travel products Las Catedrales beach The Cathedrals Beach is located in Ribadeo, in Lugo, and is a beach that has beautiful sand, which results in one of the most outstanding beaches in the country. Located in the Mariña de Lugo it has
Travelling around Europe? What you should know before starting your adventure
Travelling around Europe? What you should know before starting your adventure Table of Contents Travel through Europe One of the great dreams of many travelers is to be able to do a tour that travels through Europe . The old continent is undoubtedly one of the most sought after destinations for travellers from the rest of the world. And it is that the mixture of spectacular architecture, history, gastronomy and diverse traditions that accumulates the “old lady” make this small continent, actually a part of the largest continental mass Eurasia, an incredible place to explore
The Basque Country: 4 places you can’t miss
The Basque Country: 4 places you can’t miss Table of Contents Introduction The Basque Country, located on the northern coast of Spain and at the border with France, is a region full of culture, unique traditions and great natural beauty. Its landscapes range from the beaches of the Cantabrian Sea to the mountains of the Pyrenees. Inland, you will find lush forests and green meadows, while on the coast you can enjoy breathtaking views of the sea. Moreover, the Basques have a unique identity and culture, which have been maintained for centuries. One of the
Coastal towns of Galicia that you should not miss (II)
Coastal towns of Galicia that you should not miss (II) Table of Contents INTRODUCTION If you plan to go to Galicia, do not miss this second part of the selection of coastal villages of the region that we have made in Galicia Travels. Galicia travel products San Andrés de Teixido San Andrés de Teixido is an area that stands out for its cliffs, counting on the most impressive in Spain, having even some more than 600 meters and being one of the highest points of continental Europe. It is a town that is located more
Coastal towns of Galicia that you should not miss (I)
Coastal towns of Galicia that you should not miss (I) Table of Contents introduction to the coastal towns of galicia Planning a getaway to Galicia? Below, we present a selection of coastal towns in Galicia that you should not miss. Galicia travel products Moaña Undoubtedly, Moaña is one of the most outstanding municipalities of the Rías Baixas, in Pontevedra. Se trata de un lugar que cuenta con playas irrepetibles como es el caso de la Playa de Videira, la de Niño do Corvo, la de A Borna o la de Canabal. As if this were
9 Typical Galician desserts
9 Typical Galician desserts Table of Contents Introduction If you go to Galicia, here are some of its most representative and delicious typical galician desserts that you can’t miss. Galicia travel products Filloas Filloas are a typical dessert from the regions of Galicia, León and Asturias. Its main ingredients include flour, eggs, water or milk and sugar or honey for sweetening. They have a crêpe-like finish, but filloas are eaten on their own or with a sweet cream filling. It is a product eaten especially in carnival period. Tarta de Santiago Without a doubt, if
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.