Santiago de Compostela

Galicia, Spain

About Santiago de Compostela

Capital of Galicia and the destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

Top Attractions in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

The reputed burial place of Saint James and the destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.

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Where to Stay in Santiago de Compostela

Parador de Baiona

Located within a spectacular walled fortress on a peninsula overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This maritime parador offers impressive sea views, elegant rooms, and was the first European port to receive news of the discovery of America when the Pinta ship arrived in 1493.

4€120-€290 per night
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Parador de Santiago de Compostela

Also known as Hostal dos Reis Católicos, this historic hotel is located in a former royal hospital built in 1499, right next to the Santiago Cathedral.

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Parador de Santo Estevo

Housed in a spectacular 6th-century Benedictine monastery in the midst of the Ribeira Sacra region, this parador features three magnificent cloisters from different periods. Surrounded by chestnut forests and overlooking the Sil River canyon, it offers tranquility and natural beauty.

4€120-€290 per night
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City Information

Region
Galicia
Population
95,800
Location
42.878213, -8.544844