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.
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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.
Cineuropa returns to highlight the value of comedy at the cinema
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.
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.
