Holy year 1965, return to the Jakobsweg, fifty-six years later.
The St. James Way, one of the most popular destinations for New York Times readers this 2021
Xacobeo 2021-2022, the biennium of the Holy Year
Xacobeo 2021, the holy Compostelan year has begun.
Every season has its own characteristics. Autumn gastronomy in Galicia
Autumn gastronomy in Galicia It is nothing new to emphasize Galicia’s outstanding gastronomy. We love good food 365 days a year, but the seasonal products of autumn gastronomy in Galicia deserve special mention. These are the ones that offer us the best conditions for consumption and taste. At the same time we will help to […]
Trick or treat? No, Samaín
The night of October 31st is one of the most traditional and special in Galicia, and no, it’s not that we celebrate Halloween, this is where we celebrate “Samaín”. You will of course be surprised by the great similarity to the celebration that made North Americans world famous. Samaín, a tradition deeply rooted in Galicia. […]
Pilgrim: ¡You can hike!
Pilgrims: From July 1st, the St. James Way will be reactivated. Pilgrim: You can make a pilgrimage. Today, July 1st, at the same time as the opening of the cathedral and the pilgrims’ office, the routes of the St. James Way will be officially reactivated. Although some “early” pilgrims have already started their journey in […]
Noite de San Xoan, noite de Meigas / The night at San Xoan; the night of witches / summer solstice
Noite de Meigas. June 23rd is celebrated for the summer solstice, the longest night of the year when we leave spring behind to welcome summer. It is also a magical night, a true “Noite de Meigas”. It is a festival that is celebrated in many cultures. This tradition in Galicia was preserved long before the […]
Conference of the Order of the St. James Way on the future of tourism
Miguel Reguero, managing partner of Rutas Meigas and member of the Order of the St. James Way, took part in the multi-video conference organized by the Order last week, which was attended by knights and women from seventeen countries. This virtual meeting discussed the future of tourism in general and religious tourism in particular. The […]