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Things to see in Santiago de Compostela (Spain): 52 places and when to go
Santiago de Compostela is a town in Spain with around 92,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 52 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Nature (9), Hiking (8). The best known are Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Hostal dos Reis Católicos and Monastery of Carboeiro. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 42.8829, -8.5411
- Population
- About 92,000
- Places
- 52 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Nature (9) · Hiking (8) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (4) · Wildlife (4)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 491 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pico Sacro, at 533 m.
What to see in Santiago de Compostela
The places in and around Santiago de Compostela, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Santiago de Compostela CathedralRoman Catholic cathedral of the archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain399 m
- Hostal dos Reis CatólicosOld hospital converted into a hotel. Building protected as a Site of Cultural Interest426 m
- Monastery of CarboeiroCultural property in Silleda, Spain28 km
- Rocha Forte CastleRuined fort in Galicia, Spain3.6 km
- Centro Galego de Arte ContemporáneaContemporary art museum in Galicia, Spain121 m
- Church of Santa María a Real do SarCultural property in Santiago de Compostela, Spain1.2 km
- Monte PedrosoMountain in Spain2.6 km
- Castriño de ConxoArchaeological site in Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain2.8 km
- Pico SacroMountain in Spain11 km
- Dolmen de CabaleirosDolmen in Tordoia, Spain24 km
- Church of San Pedro de AnsemilChurch building in Ansemil, Silleda, Spain27 km
- Castle LuparioRuined castle in Galicia, Spain11 km
- Church of San Salvador de CamanzoChurch20 km
- Pazo of OcaCultural property in La Estrada, Spain19 km
- Altamira towersCultural property in Brión, Spain12 km
- A Burga de XermeadeNature14 km
- A Chousa NovaDolmen in Silleda, Spain25 km
- Pontevea bridgeBridge14 km
- Market square of Santiago de CompostelaMarket326 m
- Museo do Traxe Juan José LinaresMuseum in Spain24 km
- Pazo de GalegosManor house25 km
- Pazo de MariñasManor house26 km
- Pazo de Santa Cruz de RibadullaCultural property in Vedra, Spain16 km
- Pazo de XimondeBuilding in Spain16 km
And the other 28, by what you come to do:
- History: Palace of Faramello, Torre de Couso, Castelo de Broño, Castro de Altamira, Castro de Bouzalonga, Pazo de Ferraces, Pazo de Lobagueiras, Pazo do Picón, Torre de Guimarei
- Nature: Brañas de Xestoso, Sistema fluvial Ulla-Deza, O Refuxio de Sigüeiro, Fountain of Santas Mariñas, Gardens of Pazo de Oca, Río Tambre
- Stargazing: Observatorio Ramón María Aller
- Food and drink: Adega Santa Minia, Destilerías Pepe Albela, Jakobsland Brewers
- Hot springs: Estanque da Burga
- Hiking: Ribeira do Ulla Teense, Roteiro de San Paio, Roteiro do Río Mercurín, Ruta da Fervenza do Rexedoiro, Ruta dos Camiños Vellos de Tordoia, Ruta dos Petróglifos de Teo, Ruta Per Caminho de Lampai, Sendeiro de San Xoán da Cova
When to go to Santiago de Compostela
The best time to visit Santiago de Compostela is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunBest time15:09
- JulPossible14:52
- AugPossible13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. In April, 51 of the 52 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Santiago de Compostela
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 491 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Catoira20 places27 km
- San Cosme de Outeiro17 places31 km
- Arzúa12 places33 km
- Campo Lameiro23 places38 km
- Carballo16 places39 km
- Lalín16 places45 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santiago de Compostela?
The best known: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Hostal dos Reis Católicos, Monastery of Carboeiro, Rocha Forte Castle, Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea. In all, 52 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Santiago de Compostela?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Santiago de Compostela?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 491 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Santiago de Compostela as the destination and these 52 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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