Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia, and the final destination for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year walking one of the various caminos. Legend has it that the remains of the apostle St. James (Santiago, the patron saint of Spain) were brought here and are now preserved in the Cathedral.
The Pilgrims' Office (Oficina del Peregrino) is in Rúa das Carretas, just a stone's throw from the cathedral. You can collect your compostela here – but make sure to allow yourself ample time to do so.
If you are walking on to Fisterra or Muxía, follow the Rúa das Hortas from Praza Obradoiro.
What to see in Santiago de Compostela
Catedral de Santiago
According to tradition, the cathedral was built on the exact place where the tomb of the apostle St. James had been found. Pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela are welcome to join the pilgrims' mass, give a hug to the bust of Santiago, and visit the saint's tomb.
Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela
Albergue SCQ
Albergue SCQ
Albergue SIXTOs no Caminho
Albergue SIXTOs no Caminho
Albergue Dream in Santiago
Albergue Dream in Santiago
Blanco Albergue
Blanco Albergue
Albergue La Credencial
Albergue La Credencial
Albergue de peregrinos San Lázaro
Albergue de peregrinos San Lázaro
Albergue Seminario Menor
Albergue Seminario Menor
Albergue Monterrey
Albergue Monterrey
Albergue Porta Real
Albergue Porta Real
Albergue Santiago KM0
Albergue Santiago KM0
Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Albergue Fin del Camino
Albergue Fin del Camino
Albergue La Estrella de Santiago
Albergue La Estrella de Santiago
Albergue Azabache
Albergue Azabache
Mundoalbergue
Mundoalbergue
Albergue The Last Stamp
Albergue The Last Stamp
Albergue Santos
Albergue Santos
Albergue Linares
Albergue Linares
Albergue A Fonte de Compostela
Albergue A Fonte de Compostela
Albergue La Estación
Albergue La Estación
Albergue O Fogar de Teodomiro
Albergue O Fogar de Teodomiro
Albergue Santo Santiago
Albergue Santo Santiago
