Welcome to one of the most magical corners of Spain! If you have decided to travel to Santiago de Compostela, you should know that you are in one of the country's emblematic places and the star destination of the province of A Coruña.
Its beauty and heritage have made this Galician destination one of the World Heritage Sites since 1985. It is undoubtedly linked to Christianity, and is in fact, one of the main pilgrimage cities for the devotees together with Rome and Jerusalem.
Santiago de Compostela cannot be understood without its famous Cathedral, the final stop for the pilgrims who make the most famous route every year: the Way of Saint James, because if you visit it, the square where it is located, the Obradoiro, is always full of Christian devotees.
The attraction of the city of Santiago de Compostela goes back several centuries due to its religious aspect, but it has undoubtedly known how to reinvent itself and open its doors to any kind of tourist who wants to enjoy it. It is one of the most populated and cosmopolitan cities in the whole autonomous region, so the tourist offer is very wide and varied.
We have talked about one of the main touristic activities in the city, which is its Cathedral in honour of the apostle Santiago, the beautiful and ornate Pórtico de la Gloria and its red carpet the Plaza del Obradoiro, but here the list of spots you cannot miss is not complete. There are dozens of churches and other squares that you must visit, such as La Quintana and O Toural.
The convents or the Colexiata de Santa María are other attractions, as well as the mixture of different cultures, resulting from the different artistic currents. You will be able to enjoy the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque in each of its corners.
But as not everything is going to be enjoying the heritage, we recommend that you visit the Mercado de Abastos market, where you will be able to enjoy the essence of one of the Galician markets with more history in the country, as well as to buy fresh products from the area and to taste some of the local recipes.
A good tour of the city can offer you one of the most rewarding experiences, enjoying the views of places like the Paseo de la Alameda, one of the most famous parks in Santiago de Compostela, where you can relax and see nature at every step.
And if we talk about nature, we cannot leave behind its impressive beaches which are the ones that set the background music of this city. The sound of the sea is a constant and this coastal atmosphere makes this destination the best for your next holiday.
There are wild beaches, immense sands extensions that witness the breaking of the waves and lighthouses that guide the sailors and fishermen who fish in the nearby estuaries. Without a doubt, these are points not to be missed on your trip to Santiago.
Finally, we would like to highlight another key aspect in terms of its tourism: gastronomy. Another of the flagships of its economy, which has great quality and a most prestigious reputation, both inside and outside of Spain.
Tradition and taste are perfect qualifiers for Santiago's cuisine. Fish such as turbot, hake or sole, among many others, become the main protagonists of the kitchen, but without forgetting its delicious seafood or meat products. Try a good steak or a Galician sirloin steak, both of which we guarantee you will love.
And like any other delicious meal, this must be accompanied by a drink and a dessert. For the former, a Ribeiro wine and to finish off with a sweet touch, it can't be any other than the famous Santiago cake, a dessert who’s history is more than 200 years old and that you have to try.
Enjoy Santiago de Compostela!
