Articles tagged with 'Galicia' | Spain

Newsroom Spain (Galicia)

2020
17
January
2020
| 15:00 Europe/Amsterdam
In the days before Lent, Spain goes wild as it celebrates Carnival or Carnaval in Spanish. One of the biggest spectacles of the year, Carnaval is a display of rhythm, colour, flamboyance and luxury during which locals and visitors come together to le...
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2019
01
July
2019
| 18:45 Europe/Amsterdam
A glimpse back in time to 19th century north west Spain - The Spanish Tourist Office, in collaboration with Turismo de Galicia, retold the story of 19th century Indianos who emigrated from their home of Galicia to find fortune in foreign lands. Retur...
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18
June
2019
| 13:42 Europe/Amsterdam
The rags to riches story of 19th century emigrants who travelled abroad to make their fortune and then return home to north west Spain to build lavish mansions and gardens, will be retold in an ambitious show garden at RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden...
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21
February
2019
| 11:38 Europe/Amsterdam
Spain is renowned for having a rich history and a wealth of culture, both contributing factors to the many traditions, festivals and events that take place across mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands year round. The Spanish Tou...
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2018
30
November
2018
| 11:50 Europe/Amsterdam
On Monday 26 November 2018, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) released its annual Travel Trends report which includes a list of 12 destinations tipped for tourism growth in the coming year. The destinations were selected based on new fl...
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02
July
2018
| 18:34 Europe/Amsterdam
Today, Monday 2 July, the Spanish Tourist Office and Tur Galicia were joined by members of BBC's Pilgrimage: The Road to Santiago cast, Neil Morrissey, Raphael Rowe and Reverend Kate Bottley as they officially opened garden Rías de Galicia: A Garden ...
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01
June
2018
| 18:36 Europe/Amsterdam
Rías de Galicia: A Garden at the End of the Earth by the region of Galicia and the Spanish Tourist Office The breathtakingly beautiful Atlantic coast of north west Spain will be brought to life in a show garden collaboration between the Spanish To...
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2017
20
November
2017
| 09:00 Europe/Amsterdam
The vines and wines are part of the historic, cultural and geographical identity of Galicia, Spain’s most north-easterly region. The interior of Galicia is a labyrinth of lush valleys and hills whilst the coastline is strung with rugged cliffs lookin...
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2015
18
November
2015
| 14:00 Europe/Amsterdam
The Group of Coastal Action (GAC3) of Galicia’s Costa da Morte, in collaboration with Galicia Tourist Board (Turgalicia), announces thrilling new tourist experiences for this rugged coastal region of Spain. Taking in the villages and surrounds of ...
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2014
12
September
2014
| 18:46 Europe/Amsterdam
With Autumn slowly making an appearance, many of us are packing up our swimsuits but with warm autumnal days in Spain, reaching temperatures well over 20 degrees, Spain offers the chance to enjoy a number of water sports, with fewer crowds and great ...
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2013
25
July
2013
| 17:30 Europe/Amsterdam
Following the train crash that took place in north-western Spain yesterday evening, we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt condolences to all of those involved.We are deeply saddened to receive this news and our thoughts go o...
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03
July
2013
| 12:39 Europe/Amsterdam
From 9th-14th July, the Spanish Tourist Office alongside the Spanish regions of Galicia and Andalucía will be exhibiting at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, enticing visitors with vibrant colours and inspiring material about these two Spanish region...
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10
May
2013
| 13:32 Europe/Amsterdam
Each year people all over the world eagerly await the summer solstice – the shortest night of the year in the height of summer. However nowhere celebrates it quite like A Coruña in north-western Spain, with The Bonfires of Saint John (Hogueras de San...
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01
January
2013
| 18:05 Europe/Amsterdam
January shoppers at London’s prestigious superstore Harrods, will be treated to a visual tourism campaign this month highlighting Spain’s northwest region of Galicia.Galicia is probably best known for the pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela but...
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2012
15
November
2012
| 13:45 Europe/Amsterdam
From September 14 to December 16 in Galicia more than 130 casas rurales – rural houses - celebrate the Gastronomic Autumn. This year is the sixth foodie celebration and is designed to showcase the best fresh ingredients and dishes in the region. ...
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