Spanish hotels make progress in water management, but key challenges remain

The 2025 Study by the Hotel Technology Institute (ITH) identifies advances in measurement and awareness, but points to a low implementation of water reuse and footprint verification technologies.   The Study on Water Management in Spanish Hotels, prepared by the Hotel Technology Institute (ITH) and presented in March 2025, offers a comprehensive snapshot of the … Read more

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According to the INE, Galician hotels increased their revenue by 10% in July.

635,000 travelers stayed in hotels and guesthouses alone The Camino de Santiago welcomed more than 67,000 pilgrims, a 3% increase   The National Institute of Statistics (INE) has released data on travelers and nights spent in hotels and guesthouses registered in July.   Galicia welcomed more than 635,000 travelers who spent more than 1.3 million … Read more

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Ardora Sea, the phenomenon that illuminates the Galician coast at dusk

In Galicia there are privileged locations to enjoy this meteorological phenomenon.   Ardora Sea, the manifestation of marine bioluminescence, which transforms the water into a play of blue and greenish lights at dusk, reaches its peak between July and September, becoming one of the most sought-after natural attractions for tourists in our region.   Due … Read more

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Cíes and Ons Islands consolidate their position as one of the region’s main tourist attractions

The Atlantic Islands National Park is the star destination in Galicia, with more than 500,000 visitors annually.   Both the Cíes Islands and Ons Island have practically filled all their available spaces for the month of August.   This data consolidates the Atlantic Islands National Park as one of the star destinations in Galicia, with … Read more

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€5M to promote more sustainable and attractive coastal tourism

The grants are aimed at accommodation and restaurant businesses   The Xunta de Galicia has announced a five million euro grant aimed at modernizing and beautifying tourist establishments located along the coast. The measure, announced at the last Council meeting of the Xunta on August 4, is part of the Coastal Plan, which seeks to … Read more

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The Eixo Atlántico presents a digital guide to discover the festivals and events of Galicia and northern Portugal

The Eixo Atlántico has launched a new interactive tool that brings together, in a single space, the cultural, gastronomic, heritage, and natural attractions of Galicia and northern Portugal. The free-access digital guide provides up-to-date and customizable information on the popular festivals, concerts, sporting events, and gastronomic celebrations held in the Euroregion throughout the year.   … Read more

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The former Valga clay mine will be converted into a tourist and natural area

The project will have an investment of €550,000   The Pontevedra municipality of Valga will see the former Porto Piñeiro clay mine transformed into a new sustainable tourist and leisure attraction. The project, promoted by the Galician Regional Government (Xunta de Galicia) as part of the Mar de Santiago Sustainable Tourism Destination Plan (PSTD), will … Read more

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Turespaña’s Los Angeles office joins the Global Network of Religious Tourism Destinations

This membership reflects Turespaña’s diversification and market segmentation strategy   Turespaña’s Tourism Department in Los Angeles has become the first office abroad to join the Global Network of Religious Tourism Destinations, a step that strengthens the international projection of Spain’s spiritual and cultural heritage in the US market.   This membership is part of Turespaña’s … Read more

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The Xunta announces €3.5 million to promote sustainable mobility in wine tourism establishments

This aid will finance electric bicycles and scooters, install charging stations, and promote wine tourism activities.   The Xunta de Galicia will strengthen its commitment to wine tourism with a new aid program worth €3.5 million. The goal is to promote sustainable mobility around wineries by financing electric bicycles and scooters, installing charging stations, and … Read more

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Tourism data for the first half of 2025 is now available

Galicia consolidates sustainable growth and a trend toward deseasonalization   Data published last week by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) confirm the strength of tourism in Galicia during the first half of 2025. A total of 2,967,407 people visited the region between January and June, representing a 4.5% increase compared to the same period … Read more

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