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Why are the Madeira Islands, Europe´s Best Island Destination in 2024? Discover it on a trip full of food and wine in Madeira: wine tastings and more!

On this Vigo food tour, our foodie guide will take you on a food walk through the streets of the new and old parts of the city centre. There is no better way to discover vigo than walking and eating as the local Vigueses do!

There is no better way to learn about local gastronomy than spending time with a local chef, so on this tour, Chef Filipe will take us on a visit to the Farmers´ Market (Mercado dos Lavradores) in Funchal. Then Chef Filipe and his family open the doors to their Madeiran estate inviting us for an exclusive gastronomic experience.

Come to Moaña, Galicia, Spain to discover one of the most beautiful walking nature trails in this region, A Fraga nature trail, paired with tastings of prize-winning Galician goat cheese and exquisite premium beef. A great way to learn about -and taste- the Galician locally sourced products and culture.

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Our True Flavour Journeys are a collection of special small group tours that are personally led by our founder Sean O´Rourke. After 25+ years of designing boutique food, wine, and walking tours we have decided to create a collection of tours visiting destinations that have stolen our hearts and palates! Our first gastronomic journey will be to the Madeira Islands, Portugal in November 2024.

The Interceltic Festival of Morrazo is a folk music festival held in the fishing village of Moaña, located in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain and part of the O Morrazo Peninsula. This festival is more than 20 years old. Apart from the local Galician folk music bands other artists from all over the world participate at this music festival from Scotland, Northumbria, Ireland, Canada and Brittany. This year takes place on the 29th, 30th, and 31st of July. We will take you virtually to the amazing festival!

On this Vigo food tour, our foodie guide will take you on a food walk through the streets of the new and old parts of the city centre. There is no better way to discover vigo than walking and eating as the local Vigueses do!

Come to Moaña, Galicia, Spain to discover one of the most beautiful walking nature trails in this region, A Fraga nature trail, paired with tastings of prize-winning Galician goat cheese and exquisite premium beef. A great way to learn about -and taste- the Galician locally sourced products and culture.

Wine tour from Vigo or Baiona to the O Rosal valley sub-zone of the D.O. Rias Baixas, the Albarino wine region and then continue along the coast to Baiona.

Visit Galicia starting from the wonderful city of Vigo on this Cooking like a Galician Tour combined with a ferry boat trip across Vigo Bay where you will enjoy the beautiful landscape and dramatic coastline. Get to know the Galician gastronomy and culture in a cooking class led by a local chef with fresh products from the area.

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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA TRAVEL GUIDE

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Why Travel to Santiago de Compostela?

A visit to the capital of Galicia is a must when travelling to this region of Spain. Located in the north-western part of Spain, in the province of A Coruña, known for being the final destination of one of the most important pilgrimages in the world, Camino de Santiago (The Way of St James). The old quarter of the city, the different Christian pilgrimage routes and the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. A city where thousands of travellers and pilgrims visit every year especially during the Holy Year - Xacobeo (also called the Jacobean Year) which takes place when the day of St. James, July 25th, falls on a Sunday. Next year will be 2027, prepare your holiday with this Santiago de Compostela travel guide!

Santiago de Compostela has a unique charm that no other city in the world can match. Its old-cobbled streets, the numerous churches with different mixtures of architecture, and the granite buildings make you wonder if you have gone back to the medieval times.

A Spiritual and Religious City

The history of Santiago de Compostela begins around the year 813 when the hermit Paio (Pelayo), noticed lights and brightness in the place - an old Celtic fortress - where he found the tomb of the Apostle St James and of his disciples Athanasius and Theodore. The name of the place and origin of the city - Campus stellae, field of stars - refers to those that guided Pelayo there.

The city of Santiago de Compostela is one of the three holy cities in the world where numerous pilgrims come to earn the absolution of all their sins and plenary indulgence, the other two are Rome and Jerusalem. There are a few routes that you can follow when you decide to do the Way of Saint James (Camino de Santiago) some of those important pilgrimage routes are: The French Way, The Northern Way, The Silver Way, The Portuguese Way, The English Way, The Portuguese Coastal Way, The Primitive Way and The Finisterre Way.

Also mention the importance of the scallop shell worn by the pilgrims and located on the streets of the city, the lines of the shell symbolize the different ways leading to the tomb of Saint James.

Admire the Majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

The Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is one of the most imposing and exceptional structures in the world built in Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque styles. It is also the last stop of all the different Ways of St. James, which has brought many pilgrims to the apostle’s sacred tomb.

Today, the massive Cathedral covers an area of around 10,000 square metres, capable of captivating with its powerful spirituality the faith of travellers, and with its beauty visitors from all over the world. Wondering what more things to do in Santiago de Compostela? Keep on reading...

The Capital of Galicia Food and Wine

Santiago the Compostela offers a wide variety of places where you can taste the best Galician gastronomy and the finest wines of the region. Enjoy some tapas in the old town paired with delicious wines like the red Mencía and the white Albariño. You can also visit the splendid market, Mercado de Abastos, the second most visited place after the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral where you can see and learn about the fresh fish, seafood, meats and fresh vegetables of Galicia.

Don’t forget to try the typical traditional Galician dessert from Santiago de Compostela, Tarta de Santiago (St. James Almond Cake) a delicious cake that has been baked over the years since the 19^th century and marks the end of the Jacobean route. This almond cake is a delicacy that you must try as soon as you get to Santiago de Compostela.

Our food experts have chosen the best tour operators offering tours with food, wine, and walking holidays in Santiago de Compostela. You can check our full list of top food tours to Santiago de Compostela and recommended boutique hotels in the sections of this Santiago de Compostela travel guide.

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A Gastronomic & Nature Short Break in Baiona,...

Experience the Rias Baixas region in Galicia with this wonderful short break in Baiona, enjoy excellent food and wine while immersing yourself in nature and local culture. Taste delicious seafood paired with local wines and have fun on a safari of Serra da Groba admiring wild horses. Discover plenty of things to do in Baiona!

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Santiago de Compostela Gourmet Food Tour &...

A Gourmet Food Tour exploring the old town of Santiago de Compostela. Visit the food market and enjoy seeing all the locally sourced products, the fresh fish and seafood caught in the bay, red meats, cheeses, honey and veggies. Walk along the streets of the old town of Santiago de Compostela, and discover the best tapas stops tasting the best food and wine and immersing yourself in the flavours of the Galician gastronomy.

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Private Chauffeur/Driver Car services in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. You can be picked up and dropped off from your hotel, airport, or a location specified within city limits. Choose from our selection of vehicle types (eg. Mercedes Benz E-Class Sedan, Minivan)

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Camino do Vino Way in Ribeiro Wine Country to...

El Camino de Ribeiro way is part of a longer and ancient pilgrimage route which has only recently been resurrected between Braga and Santiago de Compostela.

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A special gastronomic journey in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. Learn Galician cooking, explore historic monuments, and visit local markets. Includes culinary visits, a winery tour, and dining in hand-picked restaurants. Savour Galician flavours, from seafood to Albariño wines.

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Begin your short getaway in Santiago de Compostela, where your hotel is within walking distance of the historic centre. Enjoy a guided walking tour with an expert, exploring the old quarter and the stunning Santiago Cathedral.

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Online Cooking Class: Bake the Santiago Cake -...

On this online cooking class, you will get to know about the Galician culture and the city of Santiago de Compostela through one of the oldest recipes of the Galician cuisine, the Tarta de Santiago (Santiago Cake / St James Almond Cake).

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Enjoy a virtual walking tour in the wonderful religious and spiritual city of Santiago de Compostela for the Holy Year! Get to know its history, legends, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the different routes that the pilgrims follow to reach the majestic Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

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Parador de Santiago de Compostela - Reis Catolicos

Mixture of history, art and tradition, the dream of pilgrims and an emblem of Santiago.

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Hotel Monumento San Francisco

One of the best spots to stay in Santiago just a short walk to the Cathedral and easily accessible. The hotel is housed in the Convent of San Francisco, which dates back to the year 1214, and located in Santiago de Compostela’s historic city centre, only 150 metres from the Cathedral.

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