"Queimada Experience" Show and Tasting in Santiago de Compostela

Activity description :

1. 1 hour
2. Up to 15 people

Experience Galicia’s most iconic mystical ritual, the Queimada, by the light of the flames.

• Take part in one of Galicia’s most magical and ancient traditions: the *Queimada* ritual.
• This experience goes far beyond simply tasting a drink; it’s a theatrical and spiritual spectacle designed to ward off evil spirits (*meigas*) and celebrate the bonds between participants through fire and *aguardiente* (grape brandy).
• During this iconic event, you’ll watch the potion being prepared live while listening to the famous *conxuro* (incantation) invoking the forces of nature. It’s a unique opportunity to discover the mystical soul of Galicia in a setting steeped in history and mystery.
• The *Queimada* is the quintessential symbol of the Celtic and pagan culture that endures in Galicia. This ritual is believed to have the power to purify the soul and forge a special bond among those who share the drink from the earthenware vessel.
• Discovering its ingredients—*aguardiente*, sugar, coffee beans, and citrus peels—allows you to immerse yourself in the living history of Galicia’s villages and legends.

The activity includes:

• Participation in the full ritual: a live performance including the traditional recitation of the incantation.
• Tasting of an authentic *Queimada*, freshly prepared according to the ancestral recipe.

Book now and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of Galician fire!