by hostmaster | 25 Mar 2024 | Culture, Tourism
Easter is coming, one of the most famous religious and traditional festivals in Spain. During these days, many people take the opportunity to go on vacation and visit other parts of the peninsula. The capital of Galicia is a destination rich in culture and heritage,...
by hostmaster | 25 Mar 2024 | Gastronomy
Santiago de Compostela is a city with a great gastronomic offer. However, if you are gluten intolerant, finding an establishment that has safe options can be cumbersome. For this reason, we have prepared a guide of celiac-friendly restaurants in Santiago so you can go...
by hostmaster | 13 Mar 2024 | Culture, Gastronomy
The traditional Festa da Uña, which will be held from March 15 to 18, returns once again to the Compostela neighborhood of San Lázaro and will feature a wide variety of gastronomic and religious activities. This edition is dedicated to Casilda Porte...
by hostmaster | 13 Mar 2024 | Culture, Road to Santiago
Galicia is a land of myths and fantastic stories. One of the most famous and terrifying legends is that of the so-called Santa Compaña, a group of lost souls that roam the community’ s forests and are a symbol of bad omen, death and tragedy. The origin of this...
by hostmaster | 5 Mar 2024 | Culture, Leisure
Santiago welcomes the month of March, and with it also receives a new batch of concerts, performances, exhibitions and cultural activities that will not leave you indifferent. Concerts Voces Novas Cycle: Gael Martins – March 5 at 9 p.m. at Modus Vivendi....
by hostmaster | 27 Feb 2024 | Leisure, Road to Santiago
The Camino de Santiago is one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world. Therefore, it is not surprising that it has inspired the creation of many audiovisual productions that have tried to capture its essence. In this article, we list the main movies and...
by hostmaster | 22 Feb 2024 | Culture
Santiago de Compostela joins once again the celebrations in honor of the birth of Rosalía de Castro, on February 23rd, 1837. The City Council, together with the Rosalía Foundation, the Xunta de Galicia and the Raigame association, will hold a wreath laying at 11 a.m....
by hostmaster | 16 Feb 2024 | Culture
The Alameda de Santiago de Compostela houses one of the most famous sculptures of the city: the sculpture of the two Marías. It is one of the most visited and photographed works. But these two colorful women hide a story of suffering, resistance and freedom that...
by hostmaster | 15 Feb 2024 | Culture, Gastronomy
Santiago (é) Tapas, the tapas contest of Compostela, returns one more year to the city with its fifteenth edition from Thursday, February 15 to March 3. On this occasion, there are a total of 41 participating establishments, three more than in the previous edition....
by hostmaster | 2 Feb 2024 | Culture
Santiago de Compostela is committed to theater and dance. The Rede Galega de Teatros e Auditorios is preparing to delight the public of Compostela with an offer of 11 performances of performing arts during the first half of the year. The circuit, which has the support...
by hostmaster | 1 Feb 2024 | Culture, Leisure
The month of February is here and it comes with a great cultural offer for all tastes. Here is a list of what to do in February in Santiago de Compostela so you never run out of plans. Concerts L.A. – February 1 at 9 p.m. at Sala Sónar. Mda –...
by hostmaster | 12 Jan 2024 | Culture
Each city has a gentilicio with which to name its inhabitants. And the case of Santiago de Compostela is curious, since in addition to the two official ones (santiagués and compostelano), it has an extra term with which to denominate those of the area:...
by hostmaster | 8 Jan 2024 | Tourism
Galicia has achieved a new achievement at the beginning of the year. The community has been included in the list of travel destinations recommended by CNN this 2024. This is quite a milestone, as it places it as the only region in Spain mentioned and one of the five...
by hostmaster | 3 Jan 2024 | Road to Santiago
The Way of St. James has bid farewell to 2023 with an extraordinary phenomenon, consolidating its success after the record figures of Xacobeo 21-22. Santiago de Compostela has experienced an increase in the number of pilgrims by exceeding the figure of 446,000, 2%...
by hostmaster | 2 Jan 2024 | Culture, Leisure
The well-known Circo del Sol returns to Santiago de Compostela with its new show ‘Ovo’. The event is scheduled for January 3-7 at the Multiusos Fontes do Sar and promises to be a great way to welcome 2024. The arrival of Cirque du Soleil marks the...
by hostmaster | 2 Jan 2024 | Leisure
Santiago de Compostela has welcomed ‘Alameda en Xogo’, a program of Christmas activities promoted by the City Council to liven up the holidays for citizens. As its name suggests, the Alameda is the focal point of this initiative and hosts one of the most...
by hostmaster | 1 Jan 2024 | Culture, Leisure
The new year begins and comes with many different activities to welcome 2024 in the best way. Therefore, we leave you the list of proposals on what to do in January in Santiago de Compostela. Concerts Real Filharmonía de Galicia: A bela dormente – January...
by hostmaster | 27 Dec 2023 | Culture
The Tree of Science is a statue that over the years has captured the attention of locals and tourists alike. Located between the colleges of Fonseca and San Xerome, it is home to a curious tradition that has endured over the centuries. This sculpture has its roots in...
by hostmaster | 18 Dec 2023 | Leisure, Shopping
We are increasingly aware of the environmental situation. Sustainability is important to take care of the environment around us. This is where those establishments that offer you solutions to give a new life to many objects, at the same time that you contribute to...
by hostmaster | 12 Dec 2023 | Culture
The Cidade da Cultura dresses up with the arrival of a new immersive exhibition that fuses art and technology to raise awareness about biodiversity and the importance of preserving our environment. ‘Habitats. Extended nature’. is Carlos Seijo ‘s...
by hostmaster | 7 Dec 2023 | Culture
Santiago de Compostela is a city with a rich and varied history. And, as you might expect, it also has numerous myths behind it. One of the best known is the so-called legend of the shadow of the Quintana. When night falls and the public lighting is turned on, the...
by hostmaster | 30 Nov 2023 | Culture
Santiago de Compostela is a city full of stories about colorful characters. Today we are going to tell you the legend of Cotolay, an ancient story closely linked to the origin of the Convent of San Francisco . Local tradition has it that Cotolay was a charcoal burner...
by hostmaster | 27 Nov 2023 | Culture, Leisure
The next month arrives loaded with cultural and leisure activities to enjoy the holidays in the best way. In this article, we leave you a list of what to do in December in Santiago de Compostela so you will not get bored for a single day. Concerts Tony Lomba...
by hostmaster | 23 Nov 2023 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
Santiago de Compostela is getting ready for the arrival of Christmas. The city of the star celebrates these festivities in style, dressing its streets, gardens and monuments with lights and organizing activities for all audiences. In this article, we tell you what you...
by hostmaster | 16 Nov 2023 | Culture, Tourism
Next weekend, November 18 and 19, the Xunta de Galicia joins the celebration of the Xacobeo of Rhythmic Gymnastics, an event organized by the Viravolta Club in Santiago de Compostela. The event will include the II International Viravolta-Jael Tournament and the III...
by hostmaster | 9 Nov 2023 | Culture
The international festival Cineuropa returns to Santiago de Compostela with a new edition where comedy plays a leading role. From November 9 to 25, it will screen up to 115 films and offer a series of activities and tributes that will put the seventh art in the...
by hostmaster | 7 Nov 2023 | Road to Santiago
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared an unusual piece of advice in his new self-help book titled ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’. In this play, the actor and former governor of California recommends an experience that has significantly...
by hostmaster | 2 Nov 2023 | Road to Santiago, Tourism
Galicia continues to be a magnet for travelers and pilgrims, something that is supported by the September 2023 statistics of the National Statistics Institute (INE). According to their data, overnight stays in non-hotel accommodations increased by 21.5% compared to...
by hostmaster | 23 Oct 2023 | Culture
The Euro-Arab Film Festival Amal returns to Santiago de Compostela with its twenty-first edition from October 23 to 28 at the Teatro Principal. This year it arrives with the slogan “No one is safe” and five films that reflect the diversity and situation of...
by hostmaster | 9 Oct 2023 | Road to Santiago, Tourism
The Camino de Santiago has experienced a renaissance during September, after two months of decline in the influx of pilgrims. This recovery confirms a trend towards deseasonalization, driven mainly by the preference of visitors who have decided to avoid the summer...
by hostmaster | 3 Oct 2023 | Gastronomy, Tourism
Galicia has become one of the favorite destinations for lovers of gastronomic tourism in Spain. And Santiago de Compostela, as the capital of pilgrimage that it is, has many delicacies that will captivate your palate. In this article, we present five typical Galician...
by hostmaster | 15 Sep 2023 | Culture
In its fifth edition, the project Camiño Escena Norte a cultural exchange initiative, returns to 11 municipalities in Galicia, including Santiago de Compostela, with renewed enthusiasm and an even more ambitious approach. In 2023, Camiño Escena Norte expands its scope...
by hostmaster | 7 Sep 2023 | Culture, Leisure
The Galician capital is a place full of life and things to do. But, if you are one of those people who go everywhere with your dog, you may think that your options are reduced. And nothing could be further from the truth. In this article, we bring you a guide of...
by hostmaster | 29 Aug 2023 | Culture, Leisure
Sunset in Gaiás the cycle of open-air concerts that has left its mark on the summer of Santiago de Compostela, comes to an end this Thursday, August 31. The stage of the Gaiás Center will be filled with live music with the performance of the singer Natalia Lacunza....
by hostmaster | 3 Aug 2023 | Culture, Leisure
The International Film Festival Curtocircuíto returns to Santiago de Compostela celebrating its 20th anniversary, consolidating its position as one of the longest-running festivals in Galicia. From October 3 to 8, the capital will be the epicenter of cinematography...
by hostmaster | 31 Jul 2023 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
The city of Santiago de Compostela is preparing to receive an explosion of music and culture with the exciting arrival of the Feito a Man festival. This annual event returns with a renewed edition, promising a diverse and exciting entertainment program that will fill...
by hostmaster | 8 Jul 2023 | Gastronomy, Sin categorizar, Tourism
The new local government of Santiago is working on a “revitalization plan” for the Praza de Abastos with the aim of boosting the market of the Galician capital, the second most visited point of the city after the Cathedral. In the opinion of Xan duro,...
by hostmaster | 4 Jul 2023 | Sin categorizar, Tourism
You don’t have to go far to enjoy one of the best coastlines in Europe. The travel experts of the British newspaper ‘The Guardian’ have selected the forty best beaches on the continent, and Spain is very well represented with six of them. Carnota...
by hostmaster | 3 Jul 2023 | Road to Santiago, Sin categorizar, Tourism
The Camino de Santiago continues its incredible growth, attracting pilgrims from all over the world. Last year, it broke all records with the arrival of 437,507 walkers, improving on the 2019 mark. This year seems to be no exception, with 59,194 pilgrims registered in...
by hostmaster | 1 Jul 2023 | Culture, Sin categorizar, Tourism
The Centro de Artes Dixitais de Galicia at the Cidade da Cultura will be ready in 2025 with a tender budget of 4.5 million euros. It will be located in a disused subway space that was originally to be the parking lot of the Teatro de la Música, with a surface area of...
by hostmaster | 30 Jun 2023 | Sin categorizar, Tourism
According to the City Council of Santiago, more than 3.6 million euros will be allocated to promote the creation of green areas and environmental connections in the city. Improvements will also be made to the Auditorium lagoon, Pontepedriña and the Botanical Garden....
by hostmaster | 29 Jun 2023 | Sin categorizar, Tourism
Hoteliers are anticipating a summer with higher occupancy levels than last year, which is cause for optimism in the tourism sector. Forecasts indicate that July will reach around 76% occupancy, while August is estimated at 74%. However, these numbers are expected to...
by hostmaster | 28 Jun 2023 | Road to Santiago, Sin categorizar, Tourism
The Camino de Santiago continues to attract an increasing number of pilgrims in 2023, even after the end of the biannual Holy Year 2021 – 2022. Daniel Lorenzo, director of the Cathedral Foundation, recently announced a 23% increase in the number of pilgrims...
by hostmaster | 25 Jun 2023 | Culture
The Group of World Heritage Cities, of which Santiago de Compostela is a member, has presented its tourism and heritage offer at the ILTM Asia Pacific fair, a leading event in the field of luxury travel in Asia. It took place from June 19 to 22 at the Marina Bay Sands...
by hostmaster | 23 Jun 2023 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
Spaniards are looking forward to the summer vacations and this year it seems more than ever. A study conducted by the hotel and flight search engine, Jetcost, has revealed that searches for accommodation for July 2023 have increased compared to last year, and one of...
by hostmaster | 20 Jun 2023 | Leisure, Tourism
With the arrival of summer, high temperatures invite us to look for refreshing ways to enjoy the outdoors. In Santiago de Compostela and its surroundings, it is not necessary to go far away or even near the coast to find ideal places to take a dip. The Galician...
by hostmaster | 18 Jun 2023 | Culture
The Apostle’s Day is getting closer and closer and with it, the traditional fireworks display. This year, the company Pirotècnia Igual will be in charge of its organization and will fill the city with light and color. The fireworks show will be launched on two...
by hostmaster | 15 Jun 2023 | Sin categorizar
With the arrival of the hottest season of the year, the urban transport lines of Santiago de Compostela will adjust their schedules to adapt to the summer. During this season, the usual reductions to which city residents are accustomed will apply . Likewise, line 6...
