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Festival of the Apostle Santiago: A must-see in summer in Galicia
Festival of the Apostle Santiago: A must-see in summer in Galicia. Table of Contents The Festival of the Apostle Santiago The festival of the Apostle Santiago, patron saint of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia and all of Spain, is celebrated in the middle of summer, in the second half of July. For 15 days the city comes alive to celebrate the patron saint. From the 15th, the city is full of activities. Traditional music concerts, dance, and various exhibitions and cultural activities of all kinds serve as a prelude to the main event. Galicia Travels products
THE BEST EXCURSIONS TO DISCOVER GALICIA
THE BEST EXCURSIONS TO DISCOVER GALICIA Table of Contents THE BEST EXCURSIONS TO DISCOVER GALICIA: WHAT ARE THEY? Galicia is one of the northern regions of Spain, representing approximately six percent of the Spanish national territory, some twenty-nine thousand square kilometers, and is well known for its incredible culture and gastronomic products. That is why it is a place increasingly visited by national and international travelers. In fact, perhaps this area of Spain is mainly famous for its capital Santiago de Compostela, which is the destination of the largest pilgrimage network in the world, known
Secret places in Santiago de Compostela that you should discover
Secret places in Santiago de Compostela that you should discover Table of Contents secret places of Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela, capital of the Galician community in northwestern Spain, is famous for being the final destination of the Camino de Santiago, an ancient Christian pilgrimage route. Although the majestic cathedral and Plaza del Obradoiro attract most tourists, Santiago has secret, lesser-known corners that reveal the hidden charm of this ancient city. In this tour, we will explain some of these places that do not usually appear in travel guides. Galicia Travels products Belvís Park:
Food in the Sahara Desert
Food in the Sahara Desert Table of Contents The Sahara Desert and its delicacies If you are thinking of taking a trip to the Sahara Desert and you are wondering what the food is like there, pay attention. From Galicia Travels we bring you the main dishes that you can eat and some interesting facts about them. Galicia Travels products Couscous Couscous is the signature dish of most areas of North Africa, including the Sahara Desert. It is a dish that is as delicious as it is versatile. Although it has arrived in Spain in
From Marrakech to the Sahara Desert: everything you can see and do
From Marrakech to the Sahara Desert: everything you can see and do Table of Contents From Marrakech to the Sahara Desert Marrakech, the vibrant and captivating red city of Morocco, is the perfect starting point for a trip to the imposing Sahara Desert. If you are thinking of going, Galicia Travels brings you places you cannot miss. Galicia Travels products Discover the city of Marrakech Before venturing into the desert, take some time to explore Marrakech and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere of its souks, palaces and gardens. Discover Jemaa el-Fna Square, the heart of
What to see in Marrakech
What to see in Marrakech Table of Contents What to see in Marrakech Marrakech is known as the “Pearl of the South” or the “Red City” and is one of the most fascinating destinations in Morocco. If you are planning to visit Marrakech, Galicia Travels brings you a detailed guide on the places you cannot miss in this captivating city. Jemaa el-Fna Square Jemaa el-Fna Square is the heart of Marrakech and one of the most lively and vibrant places in the city. During the day, you will find food stalls, street vendors, while at
Excursions from Santiago to Finisterre
Excursions from Santiago to Finisterre Table of Contents Excursions from Santiago to Finisterre Located on the Atlantic coast of Galicia, Finisterre has been a mystical and religious reference point for centuries, known by its evocative name which means “the end of the earth”. From Santiago de Compostela, the historic city of final destination for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, a unique opportunity is offered to extend the experience with an excursion to this iconic place. The route is not only a geographical journey, but also a cultural and spiritual journey that reveals the rich
The Walking Dead series will film its new season in Galicia
The Walking Dead series in Galicia: it will film its new season Table of Contents The Walking Dead in Galicia It is not the first time that Galicia becomes the setting for a well-known series or film. On this occasion, the news has broken because the series The Walking Dead will film its new season in Galicia. Casting is already underway for the extras and is taking place in Santiago de Compostela. All of this to host what appears to be the filming of the third season of the series The Walking Dead. Something that
How to prepare for the Camino de Santiago
How to prepare for the Camino de Santiago Table of Contents how to prepare for the Camino de Santiago : here all the info Are you thinking about doing the Camino de Santiago and you don’t know how to prepare? At Galicia Travels we bring you a series of recommendations so that when you decide everything goes smoothly. A great experience without any surprises. Galicia Travels products Tips to prepare for the Camino de Santiago The Camino de Santiago, one of the oldest and most famous pilgrimage routes in the world, attracts thousands of people
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.