Cathedral of Santiago
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain[3.3 miles]
A Romanesque and Baroque jewel, Santiago’s mighty cathedral offers a fitting climax to the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
Best for ages: 18+ | £9
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A Quinta Da Auga Hotel
Last updated: 04 November, 2022
This enchanting Relais & Chateaux eco-hotel occupies a superbly renovated 18th-century paper mill secluded in gardens west of Santiago. It’s a lovely place to cocoon for a few days, amid antiques, art, granite and greenery, where no detail has been overlooked, from the retro wallpaper to the cushy beds and top Egyptian cotton linens.
There’s seasonal gourmet Gallego cuisine in the Filigrana restaurant and a bistro with a patio, in earshot of the gurgling river that once powered the mill. Oriental and occidental treatments wait in the spa – a fabulous reward for any footsore pilgrim.
It’s barely a 10-minute drive to the city centre, perfect for those wanting to dip in and out of sightseeing, then retreat back to tranquil luxury.
Surrounding area
A Quinta Da Auga is in a peaceful, leafy residential area three kilometres west of central Santiago de Compostela, surrounded by gardens and trees.
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Creche
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Pool (adults only)
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Spa
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WiFi: Free
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Galician Contemporary Art Centre
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain[3.8 miles]
This art centre, founded in 1993 and housed in a striking granite building designed by Portuguese architect Alvaro Siza, exhibits works by established international artists as well as leading Galician ones. There’s a panoramic terrace on top.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
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Experience
Museum of the Galician People
Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain[3.8 miles]
Housed in a former convent, this ethnographic museum is dedicated to the cultural heritage of Galicia. Learn about the local culture through their exhibits of traditional costumes, archaeological finds, music, crafts and artworks. Don’t miss the famous triple spiral staircase, beautiful garden and sculpture by Chillida.
Best for ages: 18+ | £3
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Santiago de Compostela
Galicia, Spain
Charming, lively granite city with a magnificent cathedral at the end of Europe’s most famous pilgrimage trail.
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