Audio Walks

Get lost in the maze of stone that is Santiago's old town with a guided tour of the historical centre. Audio Walks are the best way to discover the city at your own pace. You can rent an MP3 player at the tourism office.

• Web:

  www.turismo.gal

• Address:

  Rúa do Vilar 30/32, Santiago de Compostela

• Phone:

  +34 902 332 010

Botafumeiro

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela has one of the world’s biggest incense burners, used at the pilgrim’s mass held most days at noon. Priests tie the "botafumeiro" censer to ropes at the end of the mass and lift it all the way up to the ceiling with burning incense.

• Address:

  Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela

Catedral de Santiago de Compostela

The final destination for pilgrims travelling the Camino de Santiago is the Cathedral, with the tomb said to contain the remains of the apostle James. This beautiful Cathedral is one of the most famous landmarks in the region, and for good reason.

• Web:

  www.catedraldesantiago.es

• E-mail:

  administracion@catedraldesantiago.es

• Address:

  Praza do Obradoiro, Santiago de Compostela

• Phone:

  +34 981 569 327

City of Culture of Galicia

The City of Culture of Galicia is a hub of culture located to the southeast of Santiago de Compostela where you can find numerous stages, exhibits and museums with ever-changing shows, performances and displays of the best of contemporary art and culture in Galicia.

• Web:

  www.cidadedacultura.gal

• E-mail:

  online@cidadedacultura.org

• Address:

  Monte Gaiás, Santiago de Compostela

• Phone:

  +34 881 997 584

• Opening hours:

  Daily 08.00-23.00.

Galicia Contemporary Art Centre

The Galicia Contemporary Art Centre showcases some of the best modern art exhibits in the region, hosting works by both Galician and international artists, including Moncho Amigo and Knut Asdam, as well as always evolving temporary exhibitions.

• Web:

  www.cgac.org

• E-mail:

  cgac@xunta.es

• Address:

  Rúa de Ramón del Valle Inclán 2, Santiago de Compostela

• Phone:

  +34 981 546 619

• Opening hours:

  11.00-20.00 Tue-Sun.

• More info:

  Closed on Monday. Free entry.

Mercado de Abastos de Santiago

Get a taste of Galicia at this traditional indoor and outdoor market. Vendors sell all manner of local produce including meats, cheeses, fruit, vegetables, and wines, as well as flowers.

• Address:

  Rúa das Ameas, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

• Phone:

  +34 981 58 34 38

• Opening hours:

  07:00-15:00 (closed Sunday)