Heritage, sustainability and infrastructure with a distinct identity

Galicia stands out as a strategic destination for MICE tourism, boasting a combination of professional infrastructure, unique venues and an offering that weaves together landscape, culture and gastronomy. From seaside auditoriums to historic manors and monasteries converted into hotels, Galicia is expanding its resources to host conferences, meetings and incentive trips, offering experiences that foster creativity, leave a lasting impression and provide genuine disconnection. Santiago de Compostela. It's home to venues such as the Palacio de Congresos y de Exposiciones convention centre, offering large-capacity rooms and a studio designed for hybrid events, and the Cidade da Cultura (City of Culture), an architectural complex with diverse spaces for conventions, exhibitions and outdoor activities. Other notable venues include the Amio fairground and the iconic Santiago Parador. A Coruña. Palexco stands out as a premier venue, featuring versatile rooms, stunning sea views and a strong focus on hybrid event formats. EXPOCoruña is a flexible venue ideal for fairs and congresses. Hotels such as NOA Boutique and unique accommodations like the bubble lodges at Albarari add a distinctive touch.

In A Coruña, Palexco offers 9,000 m2 of space by the sea, surrounded by the city’s main hotels © Galicia MICE

Pontevedra. The renowned Feira Internacional de Galicia ABANCA in Silleda, alongside acclaimed restaurants such as Pepe Vieira and Culler de Pau, provide integrated solutions for specialised events. Manor houses like those of Tizón and Señorans add charm and tradition to any event. Ourense and Lugo. Ribeira Sacra features manor houses such as the one in Sober and monasteries like Santo Estevo and San Clodio, offering event spaces surrounded by vineyards, nature and cultural heritage. In Lugo, venues such as the Isla Pancha Lighthouse and the España restaurant provide exclusive experiences. Vigo. The Mar de Vigo Convention Centre and the Afundación Theatre provide venues right in the heart of the city, while spaces like the Museo do Mar (Museum of the Sea) and the Touza manor house beautifully combine history, landscape and professionalism.

The Mar de Vigo Convention Centre offers over 2,500 m2 of space for fairs, meetings, presentations and seminars © Mar de Vigo

Galicia presents a wide array of extraordinary experiences. From walking the Camino de Santiago with team-building activities and coaching sessions, to wine tastings in vineyards or meetings by the sea in historic lighthouses. Every experience is tailored to the event’s purpose, fostering cohesion, inspiration and emotional impact. Activities that can be organised include traditional cooking workshops, mindfulness sessions in natural settings, harvesting or grape picking at local estates, guided tours of fish markets or marketplaces, and engaging activities such as forest bathing, rafting and live cooking demonstrations, designed to strengthen cohesion and the emotional impact of the event.