Helena & Ian

Things To Do

Excited to share some things to to do while you're in town!

Catedral de Santiago de Compostela

Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruna 15704, Spain

The most iconic site in town - enjoy it from the outside, the inside, or by booking a tour on the linked website! Every Friday at 7:30 pm, there is a pilgrimage mass where they use the famous giant censer, the "Botafumeiro". It has been used since the Middle Ages, originally to clean the air when crowds of pilgrims having completed the Camino de Santiago arrived in Santiago de Compostela after their long journey. If you're in town, I'd recommend checking it out - it is free!

Praza da Quintana

Praza da Quintana, Santiago de Compostela, GA 15704, Spain

This square was constructed over the old former city cemetery and is surrounded by important buildings, including the Cathedral. During holy years this is where people line up to get through the Holy Door of the Cathedral.

Mercado de Abastos

Rúa das Ameas, Santiago de Compostela, Coruna 15704, Spain

Market with fresh seafood, fruits, meats, cheeses and more!

Alameda

Santiago de Compostela, GA 15701, Spain

Great for a green stroll - Alameda is a 16th-century park with historical monuments and a garden featuring many ornamental trees and shrubs.

Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinario

5 Praza da Inmaculada, Santiago de Compostela, GA 15704, Spain

Museo do Pobo Galego

3 Costa de San Domingos, Santiago de Compostela, GA 15703, Spain

Museum dedicated to Galician history and culture housed in a convent founded in the 13th century.

Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval

3 Costa de San Domingos, Santiago de Compostela, GA 15703, Spain

This is the natural entrance to the city for pilgrims who have traveled the French Way and the Northern Way. The park includes many open spaces and what remains of the old cemetery and garden of the Dominican monastery of the town.