Catedral de Santiago
Romanesque church with a Baroque façade that houses the tomb of Saint James. The pilgrims' final destination.
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Santiago de Compostela: airports, things to do and where to stay
Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia, is the end point of the Camino de Santiago. Its granite old town around the cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Santiago de Compostela itineraries
Day-by-day plans with the must-sees, grouped by neighbourhood so you spend less time getting around.
3 days
Santiago de Compostela in 3 days
- Day 1 Cathedral, Obradoiro and Quintana
- Day 2 Old town, market and Rúa do Franco
- Day 3 Bonaval, pilgrims and Sar
5 days
Santiago de Compostela in 5 days
- Day 1 Cathedral, Obradoiro and Quintana
- Day 2 Old town, market and Rúa do Franco
- Day 3 Bonaval, pilgrims and Sar
- Day 4 Monte do Gozo and Cidade da Cultura
- + 1 day
7 days
Santiago de Compostela in 7 days
- Day 1 Cathedral, Obradoiro and Quintana
- Day 2 Old town, market and Rúa do Franco
- Day 3 Bonaval, Museo do Pobo Galego and Sar
- Day 4 Monte do Gozo and the arrival of the Camino
- + 3 days
Santiago de Compostela airports
From the airport to central Santiago de Compostela
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro airport is about 11 km from central Santiago de Compostela.
Autobús 6A
Bus line linking the airport with the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Monbus
Buses to A Coruña bus station and to Lugo, stopping at Arzúa and Palas de Rei.
Taxi
Permanent rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Santiago takes about 15-20 min.
Santiago de Compostela
Things to do in Santiago de Compostela
Praza do Obradoiro
The great square in front of the cathedral, framed by the Hostal dos Reis Católicos and the Pazo de Raxoi.
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Stone market hall in the old town, with stalls selling seafood, cheese and Galician produce.
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Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Contemporary cultural complex on Mount Gaiás, with a museum, library and views over the city.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago de Compostela is served by Santiago-Rosalía de Castro (SCQ).
How far is the airport from central Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro airport is about 11 km from central Santiago de Compostela.
How do I get from the airport to central Santiago de Compostela?
From Santiago-Rosalía de Castro airport you can take Autobús 6A (bus), Monbus (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Santiago de Compostela?
Highlights of Santiago de Compostela include Catedral de Santiago, Praza do Obradoiro, Mercado de Abastos, and Cidade da Cultura de Galicia.
Photo credits
- Catedral de Santiago: Fernando, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Praza do Obradoiro: slideshow bob, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercado de Abastos: Atobar, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cidade da Cultura de Galicia: P.Lameiro, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons