The tourist sector in Santiago receives a price
The last stop is Santiago de Compostela. First you need to visit the Apostle in the cathedral, the thereafter we will let us be tempted by the offers from the bars and restaurants in Santiago. And we are in good hands. During many centuries, the restaurants and bars in Santiago has contributed to the joy of the pilgrims once they enter town. For all of this, the president of the “Fundación del Mérito Europeo” and the ex president of the European Commission, Jacques Santer, have visited the small business owners in this sector to salute them for their work.
By doing this the Foundation “Mérito Europeo” recognizes the work that this sector is doing in Santiago.
In his visit to Santiago de Compostela, Santer said that the Camino de Santiago is the birth place of European civilization and the spiritual capital of Europe. But in addition, he says “we should also realize the important factor the bars, restaurants and hotels has and is with the good service they are giving to pilgrims finishing their Camino.
Santer has traveled to Santiago to give the gold medal from the “Mérito Europeo” to the city.
All the people that work in this sector in Santiago should be proud of this price, and the pilgrims can rest assure that once in Santiago they will be well taken care of.
