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Mysteries and legends of Galicia: Stories that accompany the Camino through Finisterre, Muxía and the Costa da Morte
Mysteries and legends of Galicia: Stories that accompany the Camino through Finisterre, Muxía and the Costa da Morte Table of Contents Mysteries and legends of Galicia Galicia is a place where myth and reality have intertwined since time immemorial. Its history, filled with magical places, ancient monasteries, and lush forests, has given rise to countless stories passed down from generation to generation. In the areas of Finisterre, Muxía and the Costa da Morte, these stories seem more alive and the landscape seems made to envelop the traveler in a magical atmosphere, as if taken from
Holy Week in Santiago de Compostela: Tradition and Spirituality
Holy Week in Santiago de Compostela: Tradition and Spirituality Table of Contents Holy Week in Santiago de Compostela: A gathering of faith, culture and living heritage Holy Week in Spain has a special tradition in Galicia, and especially in Santiago de Compostela, it is one of the most intense and evocative moments in the religious and cultural calendar of this region. The city, known worldwide as the final destination of the Camino de Santiago, undergoes a transformation during these days where spirituality, history and tradition come together in a unique phenomenon. Thousands of visitors, pilgrims
Walking the Camino de Santiago in 2026: an experience for the modern pilgrim
Walking the Camino de Santiago in 2026: an experience for the modern pilgrim Table of Contents Walking the Camino de Santiago in 2026 For centuries, the Camino de Santiago has been one of the most important pilgrimage routes in the world. Every year, thousands of walkers, whether spiritual seekers, adventurers, or simply curious, travel its paths to reach the majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. But 2026 promises to be a particularly attractive year to enjoy this experience, as the Way continues to grow, modernize, and expand its services, making the route easier without detracting
The Legend of the Stone Boat: the miraculous arrival of the Apostle in Galicia
The Legend of the Stone Boat: the miraculous arrival of the Apostle in Galicia Table of Contents The origin of the miraculous journey The Jacobean tradition, deeply rooted in the spiritual and cultural identity of Galicia, is sustained by accounts that combine history, myth, and faith. Among them, one of the most fascinating is the legend of the Stone Boat, the prodigious voyage that is said to have brought the remains of the Apostle James the Greater from distant lands to the Galician coast. This episode, passed down through generations, not only explains the origin
Excursions from Santiago de Compostela in 2026: discover Galicia
Excursions from Santiago de Compostela in 2026: discover Galicia Table of Contents Excursions from Santiago de Compostela in 2026 Santiago de Compostela, world-renowned as the final destination of the Camino de Santiago, is also an ideal starting point to discover some of Galicia’s most impressive spots. Its blend of history, architecture, culture, and gastronomy makes the city irresistible to travelers, but venturing beyond its cobbled streets and majestic cathedral allows you to explore the region’s natural and cultural diversity. Galicia travel products Costa da Morte: the power of the Atlantic and legend One of the
Costa da Morte: between myths, wild nature, and secrets of the Atlantic
Costa da Morte: between myths, wild nature, and secrets of the Atlantic Table of Contents The end of the mythical world The Costa da Morte, in the northwest of Galicia, has for centuries been a place where the line between the real and the legendary blends together. Since antiquity, this coast was seen as a symbolic end of the world. The Romans believed that at the nearby Cape Fisterra the sun sank into the ocean and beyond there was nothing. Long before that, Celtic peoples had filled these lands with rituals related to the sun,
Essential excursions to enjoy Holy Week 2026 in Galicia
Essential excursions to enjoy Holy Week 2026 in Galicia Table of Contents Enjoy Easter 2026 in Galicia Holy Week is an ideal time to travel through Galicia: the days start to get longer, nature reaches its peak splendor, and the atmosphere is filled with traditions, processions, and local festivities. For those looking to make the most of these holidays by discovering some of the most spectacular corners of the northwestern Iberian Peninsula, here is a selection of excursions especially recommended for 2026. Each of them combines coast, history, viewpoints, gastronomy, and unforgettable landscapes. Galicia travels
7 Things to Enjoy in Santiago de Compostela
7 Things to Enjoy in Santiago de Compostela Table of Contents Things to Enjoy in Santiago de Compostela Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia and the historic endpoint of the Camino, is a city where spirituality, history, and university life coexist within a unique urban fabric. Walking through its cobblestone streets is a journey through centuries of architecture, tradition, and pilgrims’ stories. Below are seven must-visit places that are impossible to miss to truly experience the essence of this fascinating Spanish city. Galicia travel products 1. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela The visit
Finisterre, Fisterra and Cape Finisterre: what you need to know to tell them apart
Finisterre, Fisterra, and Cape Finisterre: what you need to know to tell them apart Table of Contents Finisterre, Fisterra, and Cape Finisterre Spain’s Atlantic coast boasts some of the most iconic landscapes in Europe, and among them stands out a place steeped in history, legends, and cultural significance: Finisterre. However, visitors to the region or those researching it often encounter three names that can sometimes cause confusion: Finisterre, Fisterra, and Cape Finisterre. While related, they are not strictly synonymous. Each refers to a specific entity: a municipality, its Galician name, and a particular geographical feature.
F.A.Q. - Frequently asked question
To be a travel agency and comply with the laws, it is necessary to comply with a few government laws, have several compulsory insurances and obtain the famous agency identification code. This code is essential to be able to start the activity as a travel agency. Our Travel Agency’s Code is XG-682. By law, in addition, any tourist company is obliged to show the identification code by all means: for example, on the website you can always see it at the bottom of the page, but it is also mandatory to put it in all advertising material. So, if you ever happen to see brochures without this code, do not trust too much, that advertising may be illegal and perhaps the insurance has not been paid.
- Administration Insurance is an insurance that changes according to the government of the region and is also called insurance or surety policy, since the most advantageous way to provide this insurance is through surety insurance, since the amounts are usually very high (in Galicia € 100,000). It is the individual guarantee offered to agencies and the region.
- Collective insurance is for workers and serves to protect the workers and employees of the company. It is governed by collective agreement.
- Civil Liability Insurance provides coverage for all the activity and for any type of claim, such as material, personal and economic damage. The objective of having this insurance is to guarantee that the company can respond to claims from third parties.
For many different reasons:
- It is a young company, where the creators and SEO participate actively and daily in all its activities and no one puts more heart into an activity than who has created it.
- In the agency we speak many languages (7 different languages) and, in addition, depending on the occasions we collaborate with guides and tourism professionals who speak many more languages, being able to cover almost all, of course, according to availability.
- The guides always receive training from the founders. A good guide, according to our philosophy, not only knows a lot of information, but also provides the right information at the right times and dedicates himself to the tourist as if he were his servant, since as Benigni said in a famous movie: “SERVING IS THE SUPREME ART , GOD IS THE FIRST SERVANT, GOD SERVES MAN BUT IS NOT A SERVANT OF MEN “
- Because before being employees, founders and owners of the company, first of all, we are tourists, we love to travel and discover the world, so we know very well the wishes of a traveler.
- Because we have won a very important award for our work
We are very proud to have won the 2020 Tripadvisor award for the most beautiful excursions in the world. Tripadvisor is one of the most important and well-known platforms for tourism activities in the world. And this platform has awarded the Traveler’s Choice award to our best excursion to Finisterre and Costa Da Morte, placing it among the 10% of the most beautiful activities in the world.
Although in recent years we have focused mainly on “incoming” tourism in Galicia, we work all over the world, in fact there are many group trips that we organize throughout Europe and Morocco. The founders also have experience of guiding almost all the cities of Europe, before starting with our company. For example, in Morocco there are not so many companies and guides that go many times from Spain. Our guides are even experts in this country, not easy to control in tourist matters.
Galicia Travels focuses mainly on the subject of group travel, this because our philosophy is that trips can be as cheap as possible, so that everyone can travel, savor the art of the tourist and get to know the world, always letting culture be with us. This does not mean that we only dedicate ourselves to groups, in fact, for example, in activities around Santiago and on the Camino de Santiago, it is not necessary to have a group. Finally, we also offer package tours, logistical support for other tourism companies, etc.
Answering this question is very easy, we invite you to see what our clients say about us on the various platforms. At Google, for example, we are the only tourism company with a lot of votes (around 300 at the end of 2021) and with an average of 4.9 / 5. No other company has nearly as many votes, or an average as high. As well as in Google, in the other platforms such as Trustindex, Tripadvisor, Booking, Getyourguide, etc.