With Galicia Travels, we invite you to be part of one of our land’s most magical and ancestral traditions: the ritual of the Queimada. This experience is much more than just a drink; it is a theatrical and spiritual performance that seeks to drive away evil spirits (the “meigas”) and celebrate the union between participants through fire and aguardiente (spirit).
In this traditional event, you will witness the live preparation of the potion while the famous “conxuro” (spell) is recited, invoking the forces of nature. A unique opportunity to discover the mystical soul of Galicia in a setting full of history and mystery.
The Queimada is the ultimate symbol of the Celtic and pagan culture that still pulses in Galicia. It is believed that the ritual purifies the soul and creates a special bond among those who drink from the clay bowl. Understanding the elements that compose it—the aguardiente, sugar, coffee beans, and citrus peels—is a glimpse into the living history of our villages and legends.
Witnessing the blue flames rising while listening to the words of the spell is a spine-tingling experience that connects directly with the spiritual essence of Santiago de Compostela. It is the perfect finishing touch to any day in Galicia.
Dare to conjure the meigas and purify your spirit with fire. With Galicia Travels, you will experience Santiago’s most striking ritual on a night you will never forget.
Book now and feel the magic of Galician fire!
15,00€
Every day from Tuesday to Sunday
Times: 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM
Minimum 2 people
If you are a solo traveler and are interested in this experience, you can:
Email us at: info@galiciatravels.com
Send a WhatsApp to: +34 654 030 828
You’re just one step away from discovering incredible places like Finisterre, the Rías Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, the Cíes Islands, the Cathedrals Beach, and enjoying unique experiences such as the traditional Queimada ceremony in Santiago de Compostela.
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Alistair Vance –
Spine-tingling. The atmosphere was thick with mystery, and the scent of caramelizing sugar, coffee beans, and citrus rising from the flames was intoxicating. The theatrical delivery of the conxuro gave me literal goosebumps. Absolute perfection.
Marcus Brody –
An extraordinary deep dive into Galicia’s pagan roots. The performance perfectly captures the thin line between history and folklore, illustrating how Celtic traditions persist today. Witnessing the invocation of natural elements while the blue flames danced was culturally illuminating and historically profound. A stellar presentation by Galicia Travels
Chloe Bennett –
Magical evening! I was worried I wouldn’t understand the spell, but the English translation printout they provided was excellent. The blue fire looked incredible in the dark. Lost a star because the room felt a tiny bit cramped, but the drink itself was delicious and strong!
Dawn Miller –
Brilliant show, very authentic taste