Look for traditional tabernas in the old town of Santiago. Stop 2: Tapas and Tazas
No night in Galicia is complete without the ritual. This isn't just a drink; it's an exorcism. galician night crawling full
Galicia’s weather is famously unpredictable. Nights are humid, often foggy, and chilly even in summer (12-18°C / 54-64°F). Rain is always possible. Look for traditional tabernas in the old town of Santiago
: At dusk, locals collect seven aromatic herbs (like fennel, rosemary, and mallow). These are left in water overnight to absorb "magical dew," and the water is used to wash faces the following morning for health and beauty. Galicia’s weather is famously unpredictable
The excitement of the hunt is palpable as contadores fan out across the countryside, their lanterns casting eerie shadows on the ground. The air is filled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers and the soft chirping of crickets, creating an otherworldly ambiance that is both captivating and unsettling.
: This eerie parade is led by a living person cursed to carry a cross and a cauldron of holy water until they can pass the burden to another unfortunate soul.