Galicia showcases its 2026 tourism offerings at FITUR, highlighting the eclipse, the Camino de Santiago, and food and wine tourism

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Galicia showcases its 2026 tourism offerings at FITUR, highlighting the eclipse, the Camino de Santiago, and food and wine tourism

Galicia presented the main features of its tourism proposal for 2026 at FITUR. The program at the Galician stand began with the presentation of the total solar eclipse of August 2026, a phenomenon that will be visible from a wide swath of Galician territory and is shaping up to be a unique opportunity to attract visitors and reduce the seasonality of tourism.

 

The Camino de Santiago once again took center stage, with special attention given to the Portuguese Coastal Way, which is consolidating its position as one of the fastest-growing routes with the greatest international reach, as well as other pilgrimage routes that reinforce the diversity and territorial balance of the destination. The commitment to an accessible, inclusive, and continuously improving Camino was one of the key messages of the fair.

 

Food and wine tourism and heritage completed the proposal, with the presentation of food and wine itineraries, specialized guides and cultural commemorations that reinforce Galician identity and its ability to attract tourism interested in authentic experiences linked to the territory, culture and local products.

 

  • The Cluster placed people at the heart of the sector

 

Within the framework of the fair, the Galicia Tourism Cluster also participated in the professional program with the presentation ‘Architects of Leisure: Professionals of Responsible Tourism,’ an initiative that highlighted the role of industry professionals as key agents in building a sustainable and innovative tourism model.

 

Under the slogan Galicia Calidade, the Galician stand hosted a busy schedule of meetings and presentations aimed at professionals last week, which was complemented over the weekend with activities open to the general public related to Galician culture, crafts, and traditions.

 

  • The Galician stand received two awards

 

Galicia’s stand was recognized as Best Stand of Autonomous Communities and Best Sustainable Stand thanks to a design aligned with the Galicia Tourism Strategy 2030 and a clear commitment to innovative materials. Among the most noteworthy elements was the use of panels made from recycled fiber sourced from over 53,500 PET plastic bottles, along with interior structures made of responsibly sourced, locally sourced wood. This coherent approach translated the sustainability message from the stand’s premises to the exhibition space itself.