Spring is here and, with it, comes the good weather. That is why it is at this time of the year that literature fairs reappear in the streets of Galicia. One of the first is the Santiago de Compostela Book Fair, which will be held from April 27 to May 5.
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Composfest returns to Santiago with a renewed second edition
After the success of its first edition, the music festival ComposFest returns to Santiago de Compostela on May 10th at Praza da Quintana during the Ascension Festival. The event is a proposal of the SD Compostela in collaboration with the Concello de Santiago.
Interest in the Camino de Santiago spreads to the United States
Maryjane Dunn, a U.S. researcher and university professor and recipient of the Aymeric Picaud International Prize, has said that interest in the Camino de Santiago in the United States is spreading like wildfire.
The SantYago 10K race returns to Santiago de Compostela
The SantYaGo 10K race returns to Santiago de Compostela on April 27th with its eighth edition. It has a 10-kilometer route that runs through the old part of the city in a fun competition that is already a classic among its inhabitants.
What to do in April in Santiago de Compostela
April has arrived and, with it, Compostela welcomes a wide 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.
Plans to enjoy Easter Week in Santiago de Compostela
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, perfect for these dates. Therefore, we bring you a list of plans to enjoy Easter in Santiago de Compostela.
Guide to celiac-friendly restaurants in Santiago
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.
The Festa da Uña de San Lázaro is back to celebrate gastronomy and music.
The traditional Festa da Uña returns once again to the San Lázaro neighborhood of Santiago de Compostela, which will be held from March 15 to 18 and will feature a variety of gastronomic and religious activities.
The Santa Compaña, the darkest legend of Galicia
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.
What to do in March in Santiago de Compostela
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.
The best movies and series based on the Way of St. James
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 series about the Camino so you can experience this route without leaving home.
Santiago celebrates Rosalia Day with music, poetry, offerings and a festival
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. this Friday in the Vigo square, located near the place where the poet was born 187 years ago.
The story of the two Marías, Santiago’s most famous sisters
The Alameda de Santiago de Compostela is home to one of the most famous sculptures in the city: the two Marías. It is one of the most visited and photographed works by visitors. But these two colorful women hide a story of suffering, resistance and freedom that inspires many people today.
Compostela’s tapas duel in Santiago (é) Tapas
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,...
The Galician Network of Theaters and Auditoriums brings 11 new performances to Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is committed to theater and dance. The Galician Network of Theaters and Auditoriums is preparing to delight the public of Compostela with an offer of eleven performances of performing arts during the first half of the year.