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Things to do in Santiago de Compostela
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: from May to September.
Things to do
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The cathedral and the Portico of Glory
The pilgrims’ goal, its baroque facade and, behind it, the Romanesque portal carved by Master Mateo. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €10best in the morning
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The botafumeiro
A giant censer that swings from one end of the transept to the other, pulled by eight men, at certain masses. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyShow1 hrFreebest in the morning
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The Abastos market
Octopus, scallops and tetilla cheese, which you can have cooked at the market bar.
FoodMarket1 hr 30 min≈ €15best in the morning
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Alameda Park
The locals’ promenade, and the postcard view of the cathedral towers.
Nature and sceneryViewpoint1 hrFreebest in the evening
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Cape Finisterre
The Romans’ end of the world and the final stop for many pilgrims, facing the sunset over the Atlantic. On Wikipedia
Nature and sceneryViewpoint6 hrFreetakes the whole day
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The tapas of Rúa do Franco
The bars of the old town, little Padrón peppers and albariño white wine.
FoodRelaxation2 hr≈ €20best in the evening
When to go
The most pleasant months in Santiago de Compostela: from May to September, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in July, where to go in August, where to go in September.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 °C / 55 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 17 |
| February | 14 °C / 57 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 11 |
| March | 15 °C / 59 °F | 6 °C / 43 °F | 16 |
| April | 19 °C / 66 °F | 8 °C / 46 °F | 12 |
| May ideal | 20 °C / 68 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 13 |
| June ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 10 |
| July ideal | 25 °C / 77 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 8 |
| August ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 4 |
| September ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 12 |
| October | 20 °C / 68 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 15 |
| November | 16 °C / 61 °F | 9 °C / 48 °F | 17 |
| December | 13 °C / 55 °F | 5 °C / 41 °F | 14 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €50
- Mid-range
- €95
- Comfort
- €180
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Train
- 88 kg
- Bus
- 100 kg
- Plane
- 400 kg
By train rather than by plane: 310 kg less CO₂e per person (5 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Spain
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Santiago de Compostela
- Porto Portugal, 190 km
- Coimbra Portugal, 300 km
- Bilbao Spain, 460 km
- Sintra and Cascais Portugal, 460 km
- Lisbon Portugal, 470 km
- Madrid Spain, 490 km