Record for the Camino de Santiago, which has exceeded 23% of the pilgrims in the Holy Year
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...
Spain’s World Heritage Cities expand their presence in Asian markets
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...
Santiago de Compostela is one of the most sought-after cities by Spanish tourists
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...
Enjoy the summer at these river beaches near Santiago de Compostela
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...
Pirotècnia Igual arrives in Santiago to create an explosion of color in the Apostle 2023
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...
Compostela welcomes summer timetables for urban transportation
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...
