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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
Places to visit in Galicia 2025
Places to visit in Galicia 2025 Table of Contents WHICH PLACES to visit in Galicia 2025 Entering the year 2025, we are already starting to think about the summer holidays. Galicia, once again, it is an ideal destination to visit. Today, we bring you five ideal destinations to enjoy the natural beauty of Galicia, one of the most beautiful regions in Spain. Galicia Travels products The Unbeatable Costa da Morte: one of the best places to visit in Galicia Costa da Morte is a fascinating region in Galicia. Its name, which translates to “Coast of
Wall of Santiago de Compostela History and Heritage
Wall of Santiago de Compostela: History and Heritage Table of Contents The Wall of Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela, recognized worldwide for its cathedral and as the final destination of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route, is also home to a historical feature that often goes unnoticed by many visitors: the remains of its medieval wall. Built to protect the city and its inhabitants, the wall of Santiago de Compostela stands as a symbol of both defense and historical identity, emphasizing the strategic and cultural significance of this Galician city during the Middle
Muxía and its famous Magic Stones
Muxía and its famous Magic Stones Table of Contents The Magic Stones of Muxía: Legend, Tradition and Nature Muxía is a small fishing town on the Galician coast, known for its natural charm, its traditions and, above all, for its famous magic stones. Located on the Costa da Morte, this town is not only famous for its rugged landscapes and pristine beaches, but also for its deep connection with ancient legends and religious symbolism. One of the most emblematic places is the Sanctuary of the Virgen de la Barca and the set of magical stones
The ancient tradition of the Queimada
The ancient tradition of the Queimada Table of Contents La Queimada: Tradition and Mysticism in Santiago de Compostela The queimada is one of the oldest and most symbolic Galician traditions, a ritual that blends brandy with mysticism, legends, and the cultural heritage of Galicia. This ritual has endured through the centuries, and in places like Santiago de Compostela it is celebrated in a special way, bringing locals and visitors together around the fire for the recitation of a “conxuro” (spell) intended to ward off evil spirits. The queimada is much more than just a drink;
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.