17 de March de 2025 Santiago de Compostela: what to see beyond the Cathedral Although the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is the undisputed star of the city, declared a World Heritage Site in 1985 and a jewel of Romanesque art, the Galician capital is much more than its cathedral. The city offers an endless number of historical, cultural and natural corners that deserve...
13 de February de 2025 A Valentine’s Day full of history and charm at Carrís Porto Ribeira February has arrived and, with it, the most awaited day by many: Valentine's Day. On this date, couples around the world celebrate love and friendship. In Portugal, February 14th is not only a day to express feelings, but it also has a great tradition that goes back more than 300...
20 de January de 2025 These are the best street markets in Oporto Porto is a city full of life and fascinating places that we talked about before. And, not surprisingly, it is also a paradise for flea market lovers. These places offer a wide variety of items, from antiques to second-hand objects, and encourage local commerce. So that you can take home...
18 de December de 2024 Galicia breaks a record in overnight stay figures with more than 12 million overnight stays through October Galicia consolidates as a tourist destination in full growth and exceeds for the first time the 12.4 million overnight stays until October, according to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). All this represents an increase of 66,000 nights compared to the same period in 2023, 1.4% more. The increase...
25 de November de 2024 What to see in A Coruña in one day: the perfect itinerary A Coruña, known as the 'city of glass', is one of the jewels in the crown of Galicia. Capital of the Rías Altas, this millenary city has the perfect size and a gastronomic, architectural and cultural offer that makes it an ideal tourist destination that offers numerous activities. Therefore, we...
31 de October de 2024 A journey through the must-see places of Porto Porto is one of the most popular cities in Portugal and, despite being the second largest, it is easy to visit in a weekend. This place has a special magic that conquers those who visit it, thanks to its history, culture, architecture and, of course, its famous wine. To make...
26 de September de 2024 Visit Ourense, a thermal paradise at the heart of Galicia Ourense is a city marked by the presence of thermal waters. It has been named 'thermal capital' because it has a large number of springs, pools and natural pools that have attracted visitors since Roman times. The name of this Galician capital could have its origin in thermalism, since some...
9 de August de 2024 The heroic story behind A Coruña’s María Pita festivities One of the most famous and well-known festivals in the province of A Coruña, in Galicia, are the María Pita festivities. During the month of August, the city is involved in these celebrations with a wide variety of cultural events, concerts, fairs and even historical re-enactments. But who was María...
10 de July de 2024 Carrís Group organises a famtrip between Galicia and Portugal The Carrís Group, following its objective to strengthen the tourism promotion of Galicia in Portugal, has organised a famtrip in which 40 Portuguese travel agents have participated. During the event, the hotel chain has shown some of its most emblematic properties in destinations such as Porto, Santiago de Compostela, A...
19 de June de 2024 Experience the Feast of St. John in Oporto, a unique experience One of the most important and famous celebrations in the city of Porto is the Feast of St. John or São João. From the 7th to the 30th of June, the city is filled with festivities, music, lights and traditions that you should witness at least once in your life....
