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.
Things to do in February in Santiago de Compostela
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Picheleiros’: why the inhabitants of Santiago are called this name
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: ‘picheleiros’. But where did this curious term come from?
Galicia is one of the destinations recommended by CNN in 2024
Galicia has achieved a new milestone at the beginning of the year. The community has been included in CNN’s list of recommended travel destinations for 2024. This is a milestone, as it is the only region in Spain mentioned and one of only five in Europe.
The Pilgrims’ Road to Santiago welcomes 2024 with a record
The Camino de Santiago has bid farewell to 2023 with an extraordinary phenomenon, consolidating its success after the record numbers of Xacobeo 21-22. Santiago de Compostela has experienced a steady increase in the number of pilgrims, surpassing the figure of 446,000, marking a 2% increase over the Holy Year.
Cirque du Soleil arrives in Santiago de Compostela to brighten up the year
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.
Santiago de Compostela hosts an ecological ice rink
Santiago de Compostela has welcomed ‘Alameda en Xogo’, a program of activities that hosts one of the most attractive attractions this Christmas: a completely free ecological ice rink.
What to do in January in Santiago de Compostela
The new year begins and comes with many different activities to welcome 2024 in the best way. Therefore, we leave you the list of what to do in January in Santiago de Compostela.
The tradition of the Tree of Science of Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela is home to a statue that over the years has captured the attention of locals and tourists alike. It is the Tree of Science, a monument located between the schools of Fonseca and San Xerome that houses a curious tradition that has endured over the centuries.
Second-hand stores in Santiago de Compostela
We are becoming more and more environmentally conscious. Sustainability is important to take care of the environment around us. This is where you can give a new life to many objects. In this article, we list some of the second hand stores in Santiago de Compostela.
The exhibition ‘Habitats. Extended Nature’ uses augmented reality to raise awareness about our environment.
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...
The legend of the shadow of La Quintana
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 legend of the shadow of the Quintana.
The legend of Cotolay
Santiago de Compostela is a city full of many 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.
What to do in December in Santiago de Compostela
The next month arrives loaded with cultural and leisure activities to enjoy Christmas 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.
What to do this Christmas in Santiago de Compostela
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 can do at Christmas in Santiago de Compostela.
The Xacobeo of Rhythmic Gymnastics returns to Santiago de Compostela as a tourist sports destination
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 International Gala.
