Printable maps of Santiago de Compostela
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Santiago de Compostela
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Santiago de Compostela with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Santiago de Compostela area
This Santiago de Compostela map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Santiago de Compostela and surroundings
Spain - moving around the country
There are about 40 airports in Spain. The largest air harbor is the airport in Catalonia called “Barcelona”. This airport has a traffic of about 50 million people a year. It operates in areas within the country. There are also a number of international flights. “Barcelona” also accepts cargo shipments. Free buses run between the terminals. A special underground electric train also operates to transport passengers. The airport has a variety of restaurants and cafes, lounges, offices of international and state banks, shops and souvenir shops within its territory. You can get to the capital by using a shuttle bus, taxi or the subway.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Spain
Spaniards are deeply religious people, and therefore religious holidays are treated with great honor here. One of the most iconic spiritual events is the Semana Santa or Holy Week. The solemn procession takes place on the Passion Week on the eve of Easter. Sculptural compositions or Pasos, depicting different religious subjects, are taken outdoors. Pasos are huge; they feature very lavish design, which makes the costumed procession incredibly spectacular. In the capital of Andalusia, Seville, the St. Anne's Day in July is celebrated with a grand scale. A large number of outdoor terraces open to the city. Sitting at a table, you can enjoy traditional music or dances. Before the start of Lent, Carnestoltes carnival is held in Barcelona. It starts on Fat Thursday and lasts until Sunday. The holiday ends with the burning of the Carnival King. … Open
Photogallery of Santiago de Compostela sights
Our guide to Santiago de Compostela
Advices for travellers
3. A central part of the city is cruised by numerous buses running in rather short intervals of 20 minutes. Bus tickets should be bought in advance in special stalls. A cost of a ticket will not exceed 2 Euro. 4. Tourists limited in time are advised to make a trip by a special excursion train starting from the Praza do Obradoiro station which is located next to the same name square. The route of the … Open 
Active recreation
Santiago de Compostela also houses several beautiful theaters where you can become more closely acquainted with the local culture. The best among them is the theater, Tuna de Derecho de Santiago. Those who wish to watch any newly released movie will be delighted to visit the most popular movie theaters in the city – Numax or Cines Compostela. In addition to the fact that you can have a great rest that suits your … Open
Travel guide to Santiago de Compostela
Surreal taste admirers can be interested in visiting the Eugenio Granell Foundation Museum. Its collection is so great that the halls cannot include all of it. Works of art are regularly updated, which allows visitors to appreciate the entire exhibition. This museum is sure to please admirers of Man Ray, Esteban Frances, Jose Hernandez and Max Ernst. Visitors can even purchase some exhibits. A visit to the … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Squids under speciality sauce, original salads and hot baked bread as well as a vast choice of inimitable desserts turn this eating house into one of the most popular restaurants of the city as well. Among main features of the Casa Marcelo restaurant is an open kitchen enabling all the visitors of the eating house to follow the process of cooking of dishes. The A Tafona restaurant offers traditional dishes of Spanish … Open
Attractions and active leisure
In the historical center of the city named Zona Vella tourists will find numerous stores selling sweets and desserts being among the most popular gifts and souvenirs as well. The suburbs of the city locate an ancient ceramics factory which goods are sold in the Sargadelos, being a specialized shop. The ceramics of local production feature not only nice look and design but the highest quality as well. The historical … Open
Cultural excursion through Santiago de Compostela - things to see
In course of long centuries the Cathedral has just insufficiently changed its look. At present the building of the religious landmark features a compelling and harmonious style. Next to the Cathedral tourists will find the Plaza do Obradoiro embraced with architectural monuments and constructions of different epochs. Tourists are greatly attracted to the historical center of the city which keeps dozens of ancient … Open
