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.
Today we talk about ‘A Praíña’, a river beach near the capital where you can cool off.
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Santiago will be full of concerts with the new edition of the Feito a Man festival
The Feito a Man festival returns to the city with its 21st edition to turn the streets and squares of Compostela into a vibrant music stage.
It will take place from August 5 to 24 with a list of completely free performances.
What to do in Compostela in August
Summer is still going strong in Santiago de Compostela.
This month is full of activities with which you can make the most of this city, whether you are a resident or a tourist.
We leave you a list of events so you know what to do in Compostela in August.
Urban music invades Compostela at the Santiago Urban Fest
Santiago de Compostela will host next July 27th the Santiago Urban Fest, an event dedicated to urban music pioneer in Galicia. It will take place at the Praza Roxa, from 3 to 11 p.m., and some thirty artists will participate.
O Fechiño’ festival celebrates culture and local community
The parish of San Xoán de Fecha, in Santiago de Compostela, is preparing to host next Saturday, July 13, the third edition of the Festival Rupestre e de Proximidade ‘O Fechiño’.
The Apostle Festivities 2024 unveil their program
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.
A Festa Pícara, an event dedicated to the children of Compostela
The youngest children in Compostela will be able to enjoy the summer thanks to ‘A Festa Pícara’, an event that will feature a variety of theater, music, puppets and workshops. It will arrive on July 23, as part of the Apostle’s Festivities of 2024.
Music and tradition come together at Folk na Beira do Sar
The Colexiata de Santa María do Sar in Santiago de Compostela will host, on July 13 and 14, the festival Folk na Beira do Sar. The event will feature cultural and gastronomic activities and musical performances to enjoy folk music.
Festigal 2024 unveils its line-up of artists for the Apostle’s feasts
Festigal 2024, the popular music festival in Santiago de Compostela, has announced the artists that will animate the Galician capital on June 24 and 25 during the feast of the Apostle.
What to do in July in Compostela
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.
Sabor a novo’ arrives to celebrate Galician craftsmanship and commerce
More than fifty Galician brands of fashion, jewelry, basketry, decoration, ceramics and even food will participate this Sunday in ‘Sabor a novo’, an event that wants to value craftsmanship and local trade.
Shopping will be a celebration with Prima 24, the local retail festival
The streets of Compostela will be filled with music, parades, children’s entertainment and lots of gifts as part of ‘Prima 24’, the local commerce festival that will take place on June 14 and 15.
What to do this June in Compostela
June 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.
Compostela Book Week grows internationally
For ten days, Santiago’s Praza da Quintana will be transformed into the epicenter of Galician literature thanks to the eighth edition of Compostela Book Week (SELIC) and its Book Festival, from June 7 to 16.
The Xornadas de Música Contemporánea come to Compostela from June 5 to 20
The avant-garde music of the 20th and 21st centuries takes Santiago de Compostela by the hand of a new edition of the Xornadas de Música Contemporánea, from June 5 to 20. Under the slogan ‘Kaleidoscope’, they will offer a modern artistic proposal with seven concerts and a live dance show.