The international Cineuropa festival returns to Santiago de Compostela with a new edition where comedy plays a leading role. From November 9 to 25, it will screen up to 115 films and offer a series of activities and tributes that will put the seventh art in the prominent place it deserves.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger recommends walking the Camino de Santiago
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has shared an unusual piece of advice in his new self-help book titled ‘Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life’. In this play, the actor and former governor of California recommends an experience that has significantly impacted his own life: walking the Camino de Santiago.
Tourist boom on the Camino de Santiago: high occupancy of extra-hotel accommodations
Overnight stays in non-hotel accommodations increased by 21.5% compared to last year. This brought the total number of lodging nights to 448,910, indicating a steady growth in tourism in the region and on the Camino de Santiago.
The Amal Festival returns from October 23 to 28 to Santiago de Compostela
The Euro-Arab Film Festival Amal returns to Santiago de Compostela with its twenty-first edition from October 23 to 28 at the Teatro Principal. This year it comes with five films that reflect the diversity and situation of the Arab world today.
The Pilgrims’ Road to Santiago regains momentum in September with the arrival of foreign pilgrims
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 crowds.
Five typical Galician dishes to enjoy in Santiago de Compostela
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.
Camiño Escena Norte brings its show back to Santiago de Compostela for its fifth edition
In its fifth edition, the Camiño Escena Norte project, a cultural exchange initiative, returns to 11 municipalities in Galicia, including Santiago de Compostela, with renewed enthusiasm and an even more ambitious approach.
Places to enjoy Santiago de Compostela with your dog
The Galician capital is a place full of life and things to do. But, if you are one of those people who go everywhere with your dog, you may think that your options are reduced. And nothing could be further from the truth. In this article, we bring you a guide of places to enjoy Santiago de Compostela with your dog.
Atardecer no Gaiás closes its musical cycle in style
Atardecer no Gaiás, the cycle of open-air concerts that has left its mark on the summer of Santiago de Compostela, comes to an end on Thursday, August 31. The stage of the Gaiás Center will be filled with live music with the performance of the singer Natalia Lacunza.
Curtocircuíto celebrates 20 years of cinematographic innovation in Compostela
The Curtocircuíto International Film Festival returns to Santiago de Compostela celebrating its 20th anniversary, consolidating its position as one of the longest running festivals in Galicia.
The Feito a Man festival will fill the squares of Santiago de Compostela with life
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 the streets of the Galician capital with energy and vitality.
Raxoi will give life to Praza de Abastos with a plan to open in the evenings
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...
The Guardian adds a beach in Carnota to its list of the best in Europe
The travel experts of the British newspaper ‘The Guardian’ have selected a beach in Carnota to be part of their ranking of the best beaches in Europe.
Record number of pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago, with the U.S. leading the way
The Camino de Santiago continues its incredible growth, attracting pilgrims from all over the world. In the month of June, 59,194 pilgrims were registered, an increase of 1,230 compared to 2022.
The Centro de Artes Dixitais del Gaiás will see the light in 2025
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 subway space that was to be the parking lot of the Teatro de la Música, with an area of 4,400 square meters.