Galician Queimada: the typical drink
ID: GYG460901-824427
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
40 min.
Description
Enjoy with our 'meiga' or 'druid' of this traditional show and drink the famous drink.
The queimada ritual is of unknown origin, some say it began to be popular in Galicia in Celtic times, others attribute it to the Middle Ages. What is clear is that this alcoholic drink has been traditionally used to break curses and ward off evil spirits.
With this unique experience you will live the magic and the Galician culture. We will meet at the San Martiño square to go to the place where the ceremony will start.
We will gather around a table with a large clay pot in the center. At that moment the help of a druid or a Galician meiga will come into action, who will explain how to make the queimada.
Water, earth and fire, the three most important elements of nature, will be present in the elaboration of this drink. The meiga will recite the incantation, traditionally known as "conxuro da queimada", with which you will call for good luck just before tasting the drink.
After the ritual we will go on to a tasting of the freshly prepared queimada drink.
Highlights
- - Try this typical Galician drink
- - Enjoy the famous 'Conxuro' (spell)
- - Get into the Galician culture
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Under 18 years of age must always be accompanied by an adult and may not take part in the tasting as it is an alcoholic beverage.
- Choice of venue for the workshop is subject to availability.
Your guide will be waiting in Plaza san Martiño, look for the meiga (galician typical with) or druida (galician typical druid).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
