As every year we present you the Camellia exhibitions and events that will take part in Galicia (Spain), where people could see all the beauty of this wonderful flower. This year the beginning is ahead and the end is slightly delayed, so we are facing one of the longest camellia days that are remembered. This year the calendar starts on November 15 in Vigo. A great event on camellia that will take place in the Tinglado de la Lonja de Vigo and that aspires to become the great event of the year. In this same city, the International Camellia Exhibition…

Camellia oil and argan oil are two of the great cosmetic oils, recognized throughout the world for their numerous benefits for the skin. However they are two very different oils that it is interesting to know in depth to get the most out of it and see what is the best oil for each use and type of person and need. Cosmetic oils are increasingly known and used by people for their benefits on skin and hair and because they are natural oils (as long as they are pure). Below is a table with the main differences between camellia oil…

The use of silk cocoons has been for centuries one of the best kept secrets of geishas, ​​a symbol of beauty and admired throughout the world for always wearing perfect skin thanks to the care and beauty rituals they carried out. With a simple but effective routine, the Ritual Saho combines camellia oil with the softness of silk to maintain flawless skin at any age. A ritual inspired by the tea ceremony, in which to prepare a perfect cup you have to follow a series of careful steps. So, once or twice a week, after cleaning, it is advisable to…

Vigo is the capital of the camellias. The symbiosis between Vigo and the camellias is evident in many areas of the lives of its citizens, although in many cases it goes unnoticed. Vigo’s relationship with camellias began to take shape more than 150 years ago, specifically in 1860, with the arrival of the oldest Camellia japonica in the city, known as “Methuselah”. From this time the camellias are part of the olívica city that, in the absence of olive trees, dresses its streets and gardens with camellias. The Methuselah is the mother of the Camellias Vigo and one of the…

Galicia is a land of pazos, a type of Palace traditionally linked to the nobility. Magical places which, in many cases, open their doors today to be referred to by all; and whose gardens hide some of the finest examples of camellias. If you like history, charming houses and nature you can not miss the guide of Galician Pazos which we have prepared for you, located within the route of the Camellia.  Here we go! PAZO DE FARAMELLO One of our favorite pazos and for two reasons; Pazo de Faramello is a thing of the most beautiful in all of…

Camellia oil is twinned with Albariño wine to create a magical experience of Galicia. Galicia, land of pazos and camellias. Traditionally linked to the nobility, the country houses or Gallician Pazos are magical places, memories of other times that bring us closer to our past and tell us about the future through initiatives of its new inhabitants. Some Pazos that have much to do with us since its gardens hide some of the finest examples of camellias, vital for the production of our oils. In the province of Pontevedra we find one of the most spectacular, the Pazo de Fefiñáns,…

When you go on a trip to Galicia there is always the same doubt, what to buy in Galicia? What is the best souvenir of Galicia? What do I remember taking us from Galicia? What can I bring that is different and original? This year, when you come to Galicia, do not forget to ask about camellia oil. This oil has become a valuable and recurring souvenir since it is a different and novel souvenir or gift that delights beyond Spanish borders. Galician camellia oil is becoming a coveted object of tourists coming from other parts of Spain and abroad…

Acemelia commitment to Galician culture. Proof of this is that we will have a booth at the fair of crafts, art and traditional cuisine (ArteySan) being held in the cloister of the monastery of San Martin Pinario in Santiago de compostela held between 7 and 17 July. The monastery of San Martín Pinario, the second most important building of Santiago de Compostela. Located in the historical center, opposite the façade North of the Cathedral Santiago de Compostela, it is the second largest in Spain monastery and boasts more than 5 centuries old. The San Martin Pinario monastery is a Benedictine…