by hostmaster | 12 Aug 2024 | Tourism
Santiago de Compostela is a city full of narrow streets and corners in its historic center, so much so that it can seem like a real labyrinth. In fact, it is home to the narrowest street in Galicia and the second narrowest in Spain. Compostela was originally a walled...
by hostmaster | 6 Aug 2024 | Leisure, Tourism
The heat has settled in Galicia and there is nothing better to combat it than a good dip. Despite not being on the coast, Santiago de Compostela has a privileged position, as it is close to a large number of river beaches where you can enjoy the summer. Today we talk...
by hostmaster | 11 Jul 2024 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
The Festivities of the Apostle return to Santiago de Compostela from July 19 to 31, with a program with activities for all audiences and that highlights the culture of the city. The festivities maintain classics established in previous editions, such as the different...
by hostmaster | 2 Jul 2024 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
The heat arrives in Santiago de Compostela, and with it so do many activities to make the most of your stay in the city. Therefore, we bring you a list of events so you know what to do in July in Compostela. Parties and events Atlántica, International Festival...
by hostmaster | 6 Jun 2024 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
The sixth month of the year is here, and with it comes a variety of cultural events to celebrate the warm weather and welcome the summer. Here is a list of what to do this June in Compostela. Concerts Water from Your Eyes – June 5 at 9 p.m. at Sala...
by hostmaster | 29 May 2024 | Tourism
Tourism in Santiago de Compostela continues to grow and break records. International tourist stays in the city increased by 10% in the first four months of the year, with more than 150,000 foreign visitors . Compostela hotels recorded a total of 358,774 overnight...
by hostmaster | 22 May 2024 | Culture, Tourism
The Conxo neighborhood of Compostela is getting ready to celebrate the fifth edition of the Festa do Banquete de Conxo, from May 24 to 26. These festivities commemorate the fraternization banquet that took place in 1856 between people of different social classes as a...
by hostmaster | 14 May 2024 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
On May 17, the Día das Letras Galegas (Day of Galician Letters) will be celebrated, one of the most famous festivities in which an important figure in Galician literature is honored. This year is dedicated to the poet and essayist Luísa Villalta and the City Council...
by hostmaster | 14 May 2024 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
The Plataforma Performing Arts Festival returns to Santiago with its fifth edition from May 16 to 25. This year’s program includes more than a dozen activities such as performances, workshops, meetings, exhibitions and conferences focused on film, music, dance...
by hostmaster | 18 Apr 2024 | Culture, Tourism
After the success of its first edition, the ComposFest music festival returns to Santiago de Compostela on May 10th during the Ascension Festivities. The event is a proposal of the SD Compostela in collaboration with the Concello de Santiago. The ComposFest 2024...
by hostmaster | 3 Apr 2024 | Culture, Leisure, Tourism
April has arrived and, with it, Compostela welcomes a great variety of concerts, theatrical performances and cultural events to cheer up its citizens and visitors. Here is the list of what to do in April in Santiago de Compostela. Concerts Belén Aguilera...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
