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What to do in Santiago de Compostela in 2025
What to do in Santiago de Compostela in 2025 Table of Contents What to do in Santiago de Compostela in 2025 Santiago de Compostela is a city full of history, culture, and spirituality. Known as the final destination of the famous Camino de Santiago, this Galician gem offers much more than just pilgrimage. In 2025, the city will continue to be a landmark for travelers from all over the world seeking an authentic experience. From its impressive architecture to its exquisite gastronomy, here we share five must-do activities to enjoy in Santiago de Compostela and
The Best Desserts of Galicia
The Best Desserts of Galicia Table of Contents Galicia and food Galicia, as we know, is a land of very diverse and rich gastronomy, but for those with a sweet tooth, today we will talk about the best desserts of Galicia. Tarta de Santiago: one of the best desserts of Galicia Tarta de Santiago is one of the most iconic and best desserts of Galicia, especially known for its simplicity and delicious flavor. This cake has a strong connection with the region of Santiago de Compostela, both because of its name and its link to
The 5 Most Spectacular Landscapes of the Camino de Santiago
The 5 Most Spectacular Landscapes of the Camino de Santiago Table of Contents Most Spectacular Landscapes of the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago is the world’s most famous pilgrimage route, with over a thousand years of history behind it. Along its various sections, pilgrims not only seek a spiritual or personal purpose but also the opportunity to enjoy some of the most stunning natural landscapes in Spain and Europe. The Jacobean route passes through mountains, forests, rivers, and vast farmland stretching as far as the eye can see. In addition to adventure, the
The Abastos Market of Santiago de Compostela
The Abastos Market of Santiago de Compostela Table of Contents The Abastos Market: A Gastronomic and Cultural Icon of Santiago de Compostela Today we will talk about the Abastos Market, one of the many iconic places in Santiago de Compostela. The Abastos Market of Santiago de Compostela is one of the most emblematic and visited places in the city, both by locals and tourists. Located in the heart of the historic center, this market combines tradition, history, and the gastronomic essence of Galicia. Galicia travels products History and Design of the Market It was inaugurated
Winter tourism in Galicia
Winter tourism in Galicia Table of Contents Winter Tourism in Galicia, what to do? Galicia is mainly known for its coast, its green landscapes and its rich culture. It also offers opportunities to enjoy snow tourism. Despite not being a classic alpine destination, it has ideal places for those looking for winter activities and snowy landscapes. From a ski getaway to impressive landscapes and fun for the whole family, today we will tell you about where you can enjoy a trip to the snow in Galicia. Galicia travel products CABEZA DE Manzaneda Cabeza de
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
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.