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Most famous castles on the Camino de Santiago
The Castles of the Camino de Santiago: the most famous Table of Contents The castles of the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago de Compostela, one of the oldest and most significant pilgrimage routes in Europe, is not only a spiritual and cultural path but also a journey through history. One of the most fascinating aspects of this route is the castles scattered along its way, structures that rise as witnesses to a past shaped by the Reconquista and medieval culture. The castles of the Camino de Santiago: guardians of the Camino The castles
Spiritual experience of walking the Camino de Santiago
Spiritual experience of walking the Camino de Santiago Table of Contents Spiritual experience of walking the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago is one of the oldest and most popular pilgrimage routes in the world, and beyond its historical and cultural significance, it offers those who walk it a unique spiritual experience Every year, thousands of people from different backgrounds and beliefs embark on this journey, not only as a physical or tourist goal but as an inner search process. The Camino is more than a geographical route; it is a journey to oneself,
Museums to enjoy in Santiago de Compostela
Museums in Santiago de Compostela to enjoy Table of Contents Museums in Santiago de Compostela: The Pobo Galego museum If we find ourselves in Santiago wanting to learn about Galician culture and folklore, there is a place that we cannot miss. The Museo do Pobo Galego is one of the most emblematic museums in Santiago de Compostela in all of Galicia. Founded in 1976, its main objective is to preserve, study and disseminate the culture, history and traditions of the Galician people. The museum is located in the old convent of San Domingos de Bonaval,
Camino de Santiago in Japan?
The Camino de Santiago in Japan Table of Contents The Way If we talk about Galicia,the undisputed protagonist is the Camino de Santiago, a network of pilgrimage routes whose final destination is the city of Santiago de Compostela, where, according to tradition, the remains of the apostle Saint James the Greater are buried. Emerging in the Middle Ages, the Camino de Santiago became one of the most important Christian pilgrimage routes in Europe. Over time, it gained significance not only religiously, but also culturally and socially, attracting pilgrims from all over Europe. Galicia travels products
Compostela for movie buffs
Compostela for movie buffs Table of Contents Compostela for movie buffs: Cinesa is the largest cinema in the city For cinema lovers, Santiago de Compostela offers a variety of options, from large cinemas like Cinesa, located in the As Cancelas Shopping Center, to independent theaters and film festivals showcasing both short and feature films. Cinesa As Cancelas is situated on Avenida do Camiño Francés. within the As Cancelas Shopping Center and stands as one of the most popular destinations in the city for enjoying the latest commercial releases. The cinema features both standard and 3D
Santiago and the best green areas
Santiago and the best green areas Table of Contents The best green areas in Santiago Today we will talk about the best green spaces in Santiago de Compostela, perfect for nature lovers seeking to experience the most natural side of this wonderful city. Santiago offers a wide variety of such spaces, starting, without a doubt, with Alameda Park, located right in the heart of the city. The Alameda Park is one of the most important green areas of Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia. This urban park combines history, nature and culture, being a place of great importance for
Visit Playa de las Catedrales in 2025
Visit Playa de las Catedrales in 2025 Table of Contents Playa de las Catedrales in 2025 You have probably heard about the Cathedrals Beach and its impressive landscape, but you haven’t been there yet. We bring you what you need to know and why you should visit Playa de las Catedrales in 2025. Galicia travel products Playa de las Catedrales: What to know The Beach of the Cathedrals is a true natural monument, and a testament to this is the landscape it reveals when the tide goes out. Being able to enjoy the views from the 30-meter-high buttresses
FINISTERRE: WHERE THE WORLD ENDS
FINISTERRE: WHERE THE WORLD ENDS Table of Contents The city of Finisterre Where the West ends where the sun goes to bed and seems to be swallowed by the sea, the last point of Europe, the End of the Earth or the classic End of the World, many are the epithets that could be applied to Cape Finisterre. This cape in the north of Spain, specifically in Galicia, is one of the most magical places in Europe. Read also: 4 ROUTES YOU CAN’T MISS IN PONTEVEDRA Galicia travel products A place of special energy Finisterre
Tourism Statistics in Galicia 2024
Tourism Statistics in Galicia 2024 Table of Contents Tourism Statistics in Galicia 2024: Overview Tourism in Galicia has reached record numbers in 2024. By October, more than 12.4 million overnight stays were recorded, marking a 1.4% growth compared to 2023. This increase was driven by a rise in international visitors, who accounted for 31% of the total, with nearly 3.9 million overnight stays. Additionally, rural tourism and hotel accommodations experienced significant growth. In total, the Tourism Statistics in Galicia 2024 will end up calculating more than 13 million overnight stays across the entire region. Regarding
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.