SpainSantiago de Compostela, alternatively abbreviated to Santiago or Compostela, is the capital of the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It is located in the province of A Coruña, in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula. The city has its origin in the shrine of Saint James the Great, now the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, as the destination of the Way of St. James, a leading Catholic pilgrimage route since the 9th century.
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Your Santiago De Compostela day plan
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Climate in Santiago De Compostela
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
Average temperature
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Day trips and nearby cities from Santiago De Compostela
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Santiago De Compostela; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripA Coruna
Spain
56 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripVigo
Spain
73 km≈ 1 h 25 min
Day tripOurense
Spain
82 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripLugo
Spain
82 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Long day or overnightBraga
Portugal
148 km≈ 2 h 20 min
Long day or overnightPorto
Portugal
192 km≈ 3 h
Long day or overnightVila Nova De Gaia
Portugal
195 km≈ 3 h 5 min
Long day or overnightOviedo Uvieu
Spain
225 km≈ 3 h 30 min
From Santiago De Compostela you can reach A Coruna (56 km), Vigo (73 km), Ourense (82 km), Lugo (82 km) and Braga (148 km) in about 1 h 5 min to 2 h 20 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Santiago De Compostela
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 11°C in November.
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You can fly into A Coruña Airport, Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport, Vigo Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.