The 23rd of June is the Noche de San Juan, or the night of San Juan. San Juan is full of rites and rituals from past times. However, it is also a time to enjoy and celebrate on the streets with local food, drink and of course, fire hopping!
This Galician tradition is the reading of an ancient “spell” that dates to the Celtic times and today is still practiced along the Camino de Santiago.
In the small park in Santiago de Compostela, you will be greeted by a statue of two ladies - the Two Marias. Read about their history and freedom fighting.
We visit the impressive Frank Gerhy’s hotel and winery on our Best of the Camino de Santiago tour!
Due to popular demand, we are sharing recipes of our favourite Summer Drinks, including an authentic Red Wine Sangria and a fresh summer White Wine Sangria!
Castillo Templario de Ponferrada, or Castle of the Knights Templar, is a castle-fortress built by the Knights Templar and is in the town of Ponferrada along the Camino de Santiago.
Pulpo, or octopus, has become one of the signature foods along the Camino de Santiago. Learn about its history and try our Galician style recipe!
Learn about Portomarin - a beautiful small town located in the Spanish province of Lugo along the Camino Frances.
The Mercado de Abastos, or the market here in Santiago de Compostela, began in 1874 with people setting up shops in pavilions made of iron and glass to trade their local Galician products in the town centre.
