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The Way the film about the Camino and Muxía
The Way : the movie about the Camino and Muxía Table of Contents The movie about the Camino In the vast cinematographic universe, very few films have focused on telling a phenomenon as particular as that of the Jacobean pilgrimage and the human experiences and experiences that are generated through it. “The Way” (2010), directed by Emilio Estevez and starring his father, Martin Sheen, is an example of how a movie about the Camino can inspire thousands of people to start an adventure as special as the Camino. The very famous movie tells the story
What to do in Santiago de Compostela at Christmas
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The Botafumeiro: The most famous incense burner in Santiago de Compostela
The Botafumeiro: The most famous incense burner in Santiago de Compostela Table of Contents The Botafumeiro In the center of the great the Cathedral of Santiago of Compostela, in Galicia, Spain, is one of the most impressive and mysterious wonders of the religious world: the Botafumeiro. This giant censer, which hangs from the ceiling of the cathedral on special days, is a masterpiece of medieval times and an integral part of the religious ceremonies that take place in this sacred place where the Apostle James is buried. Galicia travels products History and Meaning The Botafumeiro
The best museums in Santiago de Compostela to visit
The best museums in Santiago de Compostela to visit Table of Contents The best museums in Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela, the famous city located in the northwest of Spain and the destination of the Camino de Santiago, is not only famous for being the final destination of the Jacobean route, but also for its rich history and culture, which are reflected in an interesting list of museums. From medieval sacred art to the latest avant-garde, Santiago has something different for all its visitors depending on their interests. Below, we present an interesting selection
Excursions in Pontevedra to do
Some excursions in Pontevedra to do Table of Contents Excursions in Pontevedra Explore the beauty of Pontevedra through exciting excursions: discover the natural and cultural treasures of this charming Galician province Pontevedra is a perfect destination to explore with family or friends through various excursions in Pontevedra that will allow you to discover the rich history, impressive nature and unique culture of this province. At Galicia Travels we bring you some plans that you cannot miss. Galicia travel products Route through the old town of Pontevedra Start your adventure by exploring the old town of
The “Camino” from Sarria to Santiago
THE CAMINO FROM SARRIA TO SANTIAGO Table of Contents CAMINO FROM SARRIA TO SANTIAGO: THE most popular The camino to Santiago it is a secular route full of history, spirituality and natural beauty that attracts people from all over the world. Today, with nearly half a million pilgrims a year who obtain their Compostela, the official certificate that certifies the successful completion of the Camino, it is the most important pilgrimage route in the World. In order to obtain this famous certificate, it is necessary, as stipulated by the Jacobean rules, to travel on foot,
Morocco the jewel of North Africa
Morocco the jewel of North Africa Table of Contents Morocco: in North Africa Morocco is one of the countries that make up the Maghreb, the northern part of Africa, where Arab and Berber cultures mix. For centuries this enormous territory bathed by the Mediterranean has been a natural corridor through which numerous cultures and peoples have followed one another. This diverse cultural mix has given a special character to the people who inhabit it as well as providing a touch of exoticism that is very interesting for the Western vision. Of all the countries that make
A Coruña and sports tourism
A Coruña and sports tourism Table of Contents A Coruña and sports tourism: come discover this wonderful city Have you though of having a sports getaway? A Coruña is without a doubt a perfect place for those who love sports tourism. With its combination of beautiful beaches, impressive landscapes and a great number of top level sports, this Galician city offers a large variety of activities that’ll allow you to enjoy an unique and emotional experience. From Galicia Travels, we bring you some sports tourism plans in A Coruña that you cannot miss. Galicia travel products
The best Christmas markets in Galicia
The best Christmas markets in Galicia Table of Contents Christmas markets in Galicia If you want to make a getaway to Galicia this coming Christmas, do not miss these flea markets where tradition and culture are intertwined. Do not miss this selection that we bring you in Galicia Travels in which you will find a variety of unique options Galicia travel products Markets in Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela the capital of Galicia, dresses during the Christmas season with its famous Nadal Market. Located in Plaza de Quintana, next to the Cathedral of Santiago,
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.