LocationGalicia, northwest Spain.
Dialling code34.
Population93,000.
Time zoneGMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.
Average January temperatures8°C (46.5°F).
Average July temperatures25°C (77°F).
Annual rainfall1,700mm (67 inches).
LanguageIntroductionAlthough Santiago de Compostela is a Spanish-speaking
city where Castilian is an accepted tongue, the true local language is Galician. This is a Romance language related to Spanish but also with strong affinities to Portuguese, especially in vocabulary and syntax. Over 90% of the region’s population are estimated to understand Galician, and it is prevalent in rural areas and on local radio.
Phrases
Yes -
Sí
No -
No
Hello -
Hola
Goodbye -
Adios
Please
- Por favor
Thank you -
Gracias
My name is … -
Me ilamo …
How are you? -
Qué tal estás?
I’m very well -
Estoy muy bien
I feel ill -
Me siento mal
How much does it cost? -
Cuantó es?
Do you speak English? -
Habla inglés?
I don’t understand -
No entiendo
Where is …? -
Dónde está …?
Entrance -
Entrada
Exit -
Salida
Danger -
PeligroOpen -
AbiertoClosed -
CerradoToilets -
ServiciosDoctor -
MédicoHotel -
HotelRestaurant -
RestauránteBeer -
CervezaWine -
VinoMenu -
CartaToday -
HoyTomorrow -
Mañana
Monday -
Lunes
Tuesday -
Martes
Wednesday -
Miércoles
Thursday -
Jueves
Friday -
Viernes
Saturday -
Sábado
Sunday -
Domingo
One -
Un / uno / una
Two -
Dos
Three -
Tres
Four -
Cuatro
Five -
Cinco
Six -
Seis
Seven -
Siete
Eight -
Ocho
Nine -
Nueve
Ten -
DiezTwenty -
VeinteThirty -
Treinta
Forty -
Cuarenta
Fifty -
Cincuenta
Sixty -
Sesenta
Seventy -
Setenta
Eighty -
Ochenta
Ninety -
Noventa
One Hundred -
Cien
One Thousand -
MilCost of Living:1 Euro (€1) = £0.94; US$1.37; C$1.66; A$1.93 Currency conversion rates as of January 2009Special Events:Antroido (carnival)Late February
Throughout the city
St Lazarus Day
March
Religious procession through the city.
International Ancient Music FestivalMarch
Festival with concerts at various venues.
Throughout the city
Semana Santa (Holy Week)A week of processions in the city leading up to Easter.
Throughout the city
St Peter’s DayApril
Religious processions.
Throughout the city
St Mark’s DayApril
Religious processions.
Throughout the city
Feria del Ganado (Cattle Fair)May
10-day culinary festival.
Throughout the city
Ascension DayMay
Throughout the city
Jornadas de Folklore Gallego (Galician Folklore Days)July
Festival celebrating folk traditions.
Throughout the city
Festival de Bandas Populares (Populare Music Bands Festival)July
Music festival.
Various venues
Feria del Apostol (Festival of the Apostle)Second fortnight in July
Two weeks of festivities and ceremonies. Includes the Fuego del Apostol, a great fireworks display on 24 July, and the National Offering to the Shrine the following day in the cathedral.
Throughout the city
Galicia Day25 July
Throughout the city
FesticlownJuly-August
More than 100 outdoor and indoor shows featuring clowns from all over the world.
Various venues
Website:
www.festiclown.org Music in CompostelaAugust
Spanish music festival for students from around the world.
Throughout the city
Galician Stage Arts FestivalOctober
Theater performances by various European companies.
Various venues
Cineuropa FestivalNovember
Film festival focusing on European film.
Various venues
Website:
http://cineuropa.compostelacultura.org Christmas Day25 December
Throughout the city
Christmas CelebrationsDecember
Throughout the city
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