Santiago de Compostela
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Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia, and the final destination for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year walking one of the various caminos. Legend has it that the remains of the apostle St. James (Santiago, the patron saint of Spain) were brought here and are now preserved in the Cathedral.
The Pilgrims' Office (Oficina del Peregrino) is in Rúa das Carretas, just a stone's throw from the cathedral. You can collect your compostela here – but make sure to allow yourself ample time to do so.
If you are walking on to Fisterra or Muxía, follow the Rúa das Hortas from Praza Obradoiro.
What to see in Santiago de Compostela
Catedral de Santiago
According to tradition, the cathedral was built on the exact place where the tomb of the apostle St. James had been found. Pilgrims arriving in Santiago de Compostela are welcome to join the pilgrims' mass, give a hug to the bust of Santiago, and visit the saint's tomb.
Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela
Albergue SCQ
Albergue SIXTOs no Caminho
T Hostel
Blanco Albergue
Albergue Dream in Santiago
Albergue La Credencial
Albergue de peregrinos San Lázaro
Albergue Porta Real
Albergue Seminario Menor
Albergue Monterrey
Albergue Santiago KM0
Meiga Backpackers Hostel
Albergue Azabache
Albergue Santos
Albergue Fin del Camino
Albergue La Estrella de Santiago
Albergue The Last Stamp
Mundoalbergue
Albergue SP 55
Albergue A Fonte de Compostela
Albergue O Fogar de Teodomiro
Albergue La Estación
Albergue Santo Santiago
Albergue Linares
