PROGRAMME
We are working on all the activities for the 6th Forum of the Camino de Santiago. Full programme will come soon!
We are looking forward to seeing you at Fairway from November 9 to 11!
OPEN DAY
iCamino. "A Way on the Ways of St. James"
Visiting Santiago without doing the Camino is like reading only the last page of a book. At Fairway, we invite you to go back, to travel between forgotten chapters the iCamino route, which joins the five Caminos that converge in Santiago, accompanied by official tour guides who know that a city is not explained, it is discovered. Do you want to experience Compostela, or just cross it off your list?
Approximate duration: 4 hours
Departure point: Plaza del Obradoiro
Maximum capacity per group: 150 people
Includes: certification and diploma upon arrival at the CdC (City of Culture)
No cost
You must book beforehand on the website
You must be in the Plaza del Obradoiro 15 minutes before departure
(*) Those who complete the experience in the Cidade da Cultura (City of Culture) and collect their diploma will enjoy at Gastroway. A small prize that will make the Camino even tastier!
PRAZA DO OBRADOIRO
9.00 - 10.00 H
OPEN DAY
Escape room. "The Relic of the Apostle"
The old belongings of a mysterious pilgrim were found in the tunnels of the Galician City of Culture. Since then, nothing has been normal again. They say that a curse hangs over the building. Only those who dare to follow the clues will be able to solve the mystery of the pilgrim.
Capacity: 10 people per group
No cost
You must book beforehand on the website
You must be at the entrance of the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (Room 4)
10.30 / 11:30 / 16:00 / 17:00 H
OPEN DAY
Paper workshop for little walkers
In this workshop, children will create a paper garland inspired by the symbols of the Camino de Santiago. Using simple, colourful shapes such as the pilgrim’s shell, the yellow arrow and the cross of the Camino, each participant will bring their own composition to life, joining the pieces together to form a garland that they can take home as a souvenir.
The activity combines creativity and play, introducing children to the symbols of the Way in a fun and educational way. No prior knowledge is necessary: each participant will receive the necessary materials and step-by-step guidance from a specialised instructor.
Capacity: 21 children per group (ages 6 and up)
No cost
Reservations must be made through the website.
Participants must be in the hall 10 minutes before the activity begins. Otherwise, their place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (Room 3)
11:30 / 13:00 / 17:00 H
OPEN DAY
Vermouth and cheeses. "A tour of the tasty Province’s tastes"
An appetizer to explore the variety of cheeses and artisan vermouths of a province as varied and gastronomically diverse as A Coruña. A journey from past tastes to the present day to soak up the territory and its varied cuisine.
Tasting led by: Jorge Guitián, writer and gastronomic promoter
Capacity: 25 people
No cost
You must book beforehand on the website
You must be at the entrance of the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (Presentation Room)
12:00 / 12:45 H
OPEN DAY
Tastes of the Camino Workshop. "Food crafts and products with DO and PGI status"
In this Fairway workshop, you will discover the gastronomic richness that accompanies the Camino de Santiago, combining artisanal food products and those protected by Denomination of Origin (DO) and Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) status present along the route.
A workshop designed to discover, taste and value the products that make the Camino de Santiago not only a spiritual experience, but also a gastronomic one.
Workshop with tasting led by: José Manuel Mallón, Chef in D’Antaño Food and Service
Capacity: 25 people
No cost
You must book beforehand on the website
You must be at the entrance of the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
“Hall de Tirantes” – Floor 0 City of Culture Museum
12:00 / 12:45 H
OPEN DAY
Vermúway session with Señora DJ
Forget silent museums. From 14:00 to 15:30, the Museum of the City of Culture of Galicia will shake off the dust and become a dance floor. Fairway will set the pace for Open Day.
With an energy that electrifies the stage and an unmistakable style, Raquel R. Soto, better known as Señora DJ, has conquered the music world since her debut in 2016. Originally from Vilagarcía de Arousa, this talented DJ has left her mark on the Galician music scene.
What sets Señora DJ apart is her eclectic mix of genres, from indie to pop and urban, including disco and techno.
“Hall de Tirante” – Floor 0 City of Culture Museum
14:00 - 15:30 H
OPEN DAY
Gastroway. "A Tasty Landscape"
Discover the tastes of A Coruña with “A Tasty Landscape.”
Immerse yourself in a unique gastronomic experience where the products of the province of A Coruña are the real protagonists. Under the brand “A Paisaxe que sabe” (A Tasty Landscape), we invite you to get to know the tastes, aromas and traditions that make this region an exceptional place for lovers of good food.
We will get to know the producers and chefs of the province up close. Each operator will prepare two unique tapas made with products from A Coruña: from the sea, from the land and from the vegetable garden.
Allergen options.
While stocks last.
“Hall de Tirante” – Floor 0 City of Culture Museum
13:30 - 17:00 H
OPEN DAY
Gastronomic pilgrimage. "Liqueurs and pastries on the Ways of St. James"
For those who are looking for another reason to walk the Caminos de Santiago, traditional tastes can be the best guide. Bites and drinks, ancestral aromas and more creative proposals will shape a sweet journey along different roads and towns in the province of A Coruña.
Tasting led by Jorge Guitián, writer and gastronomic promoter
Place: Presentation Room
Capacity: 25 people
No cost
You must book a place beforehand on the website
You must be in the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (presentation stage)
17:00 - 17:45 H
OPEN DAY
Tastes of the Camino Workshop. "Food crafts and products with DO and PGI status"
In this Fairway workshop, you will discover the gastronomic richness that accompanies the Camino de Santiago, combining artisanal food products and those protected by Denomination of Origin (DO) and Protected Geographic Indication (PGI) status present along the route.
A workshop designed to discover, taste and value the products that make the Camino de Santiago not only a spiritual experience, but also a gastronomic one.
Workshop with tasting led by: José Manuel Mallón, chef in D’Antaño Food and Service
Capacity: 30 people
No cost
You must book a place beforehand on the website
You must be at the entrance of the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
“Hall de Tirantes” – Floor 0 City of Culture Museum
17:00 / 17:45 H
Tastings of the Camino
Cheeses and wines
Our route of tastes continues, this time, featuring typical Camino cheeses and wines. Learn to combine aromas and textures while immersing yourself in the food and wine tradition of the Camino.
Capacity: 25 people
No cost
You must book beforehand on the website
You must be at the entrance of the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (presentation stage)
17:30 H
Moderador
OPEN DAY
Concert. "Traditional Galician music with soul"
We put the finishing touch to the Open Day at Fairway with a unique concert of traditional Galician music. Voices that tell stories of the sea, mountains and trails come together to create an atmosphere full of emotion and authenticity.
Let yourself be carried away by the rhythms and melodies that have accompanied generations of Galicians and pilgrims, and experience a moment that celebrates the culture, tradition and soul of Galicia in every note.
An ending that you will not only hear, but you will also feel.
No cost
You must book a place beforehand on the website
Capacity: 200 people
“Hall de Tirantes,” Floor 0, City of Culture
18:00 - 19:00 H
Prize Draw. "My Camino at Fairway"
You can also win prizes at Fairway. Get your My Camino credential at the Information Point, visit the different displays and stamp the 10 boxes on your card. Upon completion of your tour, you’ll be entered into a prize draw for trips, stays, experiences, and other prizes, courtesy of our exhibitors and sponsors.
Exploring every corner of the Fairway is rewarding!
Opening Conference
Seeking excellence in sustainability
The word “sustainability” holds it all. But here we do not come to repeat slogans, but to put the cards on the table.
The main public administrations collaborating with Fairway will show how they manage and promote the Camino de Santiago under the focus of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Is it possible to balance tourism, heritage and sustainability… or is it just a nice headline?
Speakers
- Xosé Regueira, Vice President of the Provincial Council of A Coruña
- Xosé Merelles, Director of the Galician Tourism Agency
- Fairway Co-Directors
AUDITORIO FAIRWAY
10:30 - 11:30 H
OPEN DAY
Escape room. "The Relic of the Apostle," special edition for tourism students
The old belongings of a mysterious pilgrim were found in the tunnels of the Galician City of Culture. Since then, nothing has been normal again. They say that a curse hangs over the building. Only those who dare to follow the clues will be able to solve the mystery of the pilgrim.
Capacity: 10 people per group
No cost
You must book a place beforehand on the website
You must be in the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (Room 4)
11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 H
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00 H
CONGRESS. DISCUSSION TABLE
Touristification: Visitors or Invaders?
Santiago sells itself as a dream destination, while it deals with the challenge of managing its own fame in the run up to Xacobeo 2027. The hotel moratorium, numerous tourist apartments closed, a tourist tax that divides opinions, public services at the limit and a stressed airport. Success or saturation?
At the same time, the big question arises: do tourists invade us, or do they simply come to visit us? Tourism phobia hovers over the social aspects, but is it a minority fear, a real outcry or a populist political resource? How can we maintain our splendour without killing what makes us truly unique? Can we focus on managing our success once and for all or do we continue making a big thing about supposed problems that seem to absorb everything? We debate without filters about the tourist pressure, the management of the territory and the policies to be applied for a present future that is looming ever larger.
Speakers
- Ildefonso de la Campa, Director of the General Secretariat of the Xacobeo Plan
- Tourism Representative of the City Council of Santiago de Compostela
- Teresa Ferreira, Director of Tourism Resources Promotion of Portugal
- Cesáreo Pardal, President of the Galician Tourism Cluster
- Bernardo Fernández, President of the Association of Councils of the English Way
- María Luisa Rodríguez, President of the Association of Councils of the Fisterra-Muxía Way
- José María de Juan Alonso, Managing Partner of Koan Consulting
- Invited specialized journalist
AUDITORIO FAIRWAY
12:00 - 13:30 H
Speakers
Mega Tastings. "Beer Culture"
In the tastings of MEGA – Beer Culture, tradition and innovation are perceived in every sip. A journey through time that you will know how to appreciate thanks to experts who will guide your palate through its elaboration and nuances that you have never noticed before, showing you that beer is much more than a drink.
Capacity: 20 people
No cost
Museum Floor -1 (presentation stage)
12:00 - 17:00 H
LUNCH BREAK
13:30 - 16:30 H
Workshop
Define your KPIs and measure your business objectives
Everyone talks about data, but few really know what to do with it. Without analysis, it is nothing more than dead numbers. Each visitor leaves a trail of data that, if interpreted well, helps us to make strategic decisions, optimize resources and improve the tourist experience. This Workshop highlights that in tourism it is not those who have the most tourists who win, but those who know how to interpret them best.
AUDITORIO FAIRWAY
16:30 - 18:30 H
Moderator
Speaker
Beer and Camino. "Sensory Route through Beer Culture"
Just as the Camino de Santiago unites pilgrims from all over the world, beer has been a companion for centuries of routes, inns and encounters. In this workshop for adults we will explore the shared history between travel and beer, discovering traditional European styles and local artisan proposals inspired by the spirit of the Camino.
By means of a guided tasting we will learn to identify aromas, colours and nuances, while toasting beer culture as a living and social heritage. An activity to enjoy, learn and celebrate the pleasure of relaxing… and sharing.
Tasting led by: Martín Gómez Toba, Beer Culture Technician at Hijos de Rivera
Capacity: 30 people
No cost
You must book beforehand on the website
You must be in the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (Presentation Room)
17:00 a 17:45 H / 18:00 a 18:45 H
Prize Draw. "My Camino at Fairway"
You can also win prizes at Fairway. Get your My Camino credential at the Information Point, visit the different displays and stamp the 10 boxes on your card. Upon completion of your tour, you’ll be entered into a prize draw for trips, stays, experiences, and other prizes, courtesy of our exhibitors and sponsors.
Exploring every corner of the Fairway is rewarding!
CONGRESS. DISCUSSION TABLE
The Compostela Certificate and the Caminos of the 21st century: Democratization of the Camino to everyone's liking?
The Camino de Santiago has always combined effort and symbol, but the rules of the game have changed. Recently, the Pilgrim’s Office has modified the conditions for obtaining the Compostela certificate. Now all you have to do is travel the last 20 km… and the rest can be added in any other section, inside or outside Galicia.
Who benefits and who is harmed by such a decision? At the same time, there is an increasing proliferation of routes that, without being part of the official routes of the Xunta de Galicia, allow you to accumulate valid kilometres for obtaining the credential. What is worth more, the tradition recognized by the Administration or the flexibility promoted by the Church? What criteria are there for the recognition of one way or another of obtaining the Compostela certificate? We debate a transformation that confronts the definition of the Camino with the era of postmodernity.
Speakers
- Ildefonso de la Campa, President of the European Federation of Saint James Way
- Begoña González Loroño, Deputy Director General for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Xunta de Galicia
- Jorge Martínez-Cava, Representative of the Spanish Federation of Associations of the Camino de Santiago
- Miguel Pérez Cabezas, President of the French Way Federation
- José Villa Plaza, First Deputy Mayor and Councilor for Tourism of Caravaca de la Cruz
- Representative of the Cathedral of Santiago
Moderator
- Pepe Formoso, Journalist
AUDITORIO FAIRWAY
10:30 - 11:30 H
OPEN DAY
Escape room. "The Relic of the Apostle", special edition for tourism students
The old belongings of a mysterious pilgrim were found in the tunnels of the Galician City of Culture. Since then, nothing has been normal again. They say that a curse hangs over the building. Only those who dare to follow the clues will be able to solve the mystery of the pilgrim.
Capacity: 10 people per group
No cost
You must book a place through the website
You must be in the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (Room 4)
11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 H
COFFEE BREAK
11:30 - 12:00 H
CONGRESS. DISCUSSION TABLE
Tourist tax: Where does the money go?
The tourist tax is no longer being debated. It is the natural consequence of an expanding sector. The real question is another one. How is the collected money managed? Is it reinvested in the same area, is it diluted in the public coffers or does it end up serving to patch up problems that have nothing to do with the visitor?
We open up an uncomfortable debate with the experience of different cities to reflect on the efficiency and transparency of this tool that, one of two things, can serve as an instrument for sustainability or remain as a mere hidden tax of dubious execution.
Speakers
- José Manuel Lage Tuñas, First Deputy Mayor and Councilor of Economy and Strategic Planning of the Council of Coruña
- José Antonio Liñares, Spokesman of the Hotel Union of Santiago de Compostela
- Agustín Collazos, President of HOSPECO, Association of Hospitality and Lodging Entrepreneurs of A Coruña
- Representative of the City Council of Santiago de Compostela
- Barcelona Tourism Representative
AUDITORIO FAIRWAY
12:00 - 13:30 H
Ponentes
Workshop
Chat GPT applied to tourism business management
Artificial intelligence is becoming a turning point in the way we travel and manage tourist destinations and businesses. Ally or threat? In this Workshop you will explore how AI turns data into power: it anticipates what travellers want before they say it, automates processes and redefines strategies by creating smarter, more agile, accurate and sustainable management. The tourism of the future will not be managed by those who know the most… but by whoever best handles the machine.
AUDITORIO FAIRWAY
13:30 - 14:30 H
Moderator
Speaker
LUNCH BREAK
13:30 - 16:30 H
Beer and the Way. "Sensory Route through Beer Culture"
Just as the Camino de Santiago unites pilgrims from all over the world, beer has been a companion for centuries of routes, inns and encounters. In this workshop for adults we will explore the shared history between travel and beer, discovering traditional European styles and local artisan proposals inspired by the spirit of the Camino.
By means of a guided tasting we will learn to identify aromas, colours and nuances, while toasting beer culture as a living and social heritage. An activity to enjoy, learn and celebrate the pleasure of relaxing… and sharing.
Tasting led by: Martín Gómez Toba, Beer Culture Technician at Hijos de Rivera
Capacity: 20 people
No cost
You must book a place beforehand on the website
You must be in the room 10 minutes before the activity. Otherwise, your place will be assigned to the waiting list.
Museum Floor -1 (Presentation Room)
16:00 a 16:45 H /
17:00 a 17:45 H / 18:00 a 18:45 H
Prize Draw. "My Camino at Fairway"
You can also win prizes at Fairway. Get your My Camino credential at the Information Point, visit the different displays and stamp the 10 boxes on your card. Upon completion of your tour, you’ll be entered into a prize draw for trips, stays, experiences, and other prizes, courtesy of our exhibitors and sponsors.
Exploring every corner of the Fairway is rewarding!