- Follow our two-day itinerary below and discover the top things to do in Santiago de Compostela, including tips about the Camino de Santiago.
- Other things to do in Santiago de Compostela include exploring its great museums, beautiful parks and magnificent medieval buildings.
- Santiago de Compostela lies some 615km north west of Madrid in the remote territory of Galicia with Portugal only a short distance to the south.
- Journey’s end for tired pilgrims and the purported resting place of one of the 12 Apostles, Santiago de Compostela is a city with a staggering artistic and historical...
- No matter how or why you arrive here, Santiago de Compostela is a rewarding destination at the heart of the beautiful Galicia region.
- Its medieval quarter is vast and is home to the magnificent cathedral, that has made Santiago de Compostela, the third most important place in Christendom.
- For those of us who enjoy art and galleries, the Galician Contemporary Art Centre is an excellent thing to do in Santiago de Compostela.
- The capital is Santiago de Compostela , which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. Area 11,419 square miles (29,574 square km).
- The university is divided into three campuses, two of which are located in Santiago de Compostela itself (the South Campus and the North Campus).
- There is an airport in Santiago de Compostela, though it doesn't have a lot of international flights. Best Time to Visit.