Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela
In the northwest of Spain, in the green and welcoming heart of Galicia, lies Santiago de Compostela, a city that shines with history, art and tradition. Its origins date back centuries, when it became the destination of the Pilgrims’ Roads to Santiago de Compostela, Europe’s most important pilgrimage, cultural and tourist destinations. Today, Santiago continues to be a beacon for travelers from all over the world seeking to immerse themselves in a rich culture and a uniquely beautiful environment.
Santiago de Compostela is more than the capital of Galicia; it is a living museum. It has witnessed countless historical events that have left their mark on its cobblestone streets and impressive architecture. The majestic Cathedral of Santiago, a masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic art, stands in the center of the city as a testament to the religious fervor and artistic splendor of the Middle Ages. This magnificent building is the destination of the legendary St. James’ Way (Camino de Santiago), a network of pilgrimage routes throughout Europe, which attracts hundreds of thousands of pilgrims worldwide each year seeking to complete their spiritual or cultural journey.
In addition to being a place of pilgrimage, Santiago de Compostela is an important educational center. The University of Santiago de Compostela, one of the oldest in Spain, founded in 1495, is a fundamental pillar of the cultural and academic life of the city. With a wide range of studies and a vibrant student community, the university contributes to the dynamism and vitality of Santiago, making the city a place where knowledge and innovation flourish.
Labelled by the Spanish Government as a Campus of International Excellence its Campus Vida initiative defines and contributes to the development of a new model of sustainable economic and social growth based on talent, innovation and internationalization.
*Exhaustive information can be found in the official page of the turism office
City map
The official city map is one of the most popular tourist publications of the city; it lists all points of interest, monuments and basic services, and suggests three general routes for touring around Santiago.
Telephone Numbers
- Cabs- Radio-Taxi (24 h): +34 981 56 92 92
- General emergencies (24 h.): 112
- Fire Brigade: 080
- National Police: 091
- Civil Guard: 062
- Local Police: 092
How to arrive
By plane
Santiago de Compostela “Rosalía de Castro” Airport (SCQ)
Lavacolla International Airport
The airport is reached either via the N-634 road or the A-54 dual carriageway .
Airlines operating out of Lavacolla Airport
- By car: Distance 10 km (20 min.)
- By bus: Lavacolla Airport-Santiago Intermodal Station: 6A City Bus / Company Monbus
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A Coruña Airport (LCG)
Alvedro
Airlines operating out of A Coruña Airport
- By car: Distance to Santiago 69 km (51 min.)
- By bus: A Coruña Airport – Santiago Airport: Company Monbus
- By train: A Coruña (city) – Santiago Intermodal Station: RENFE
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Vigo Airport (VGO)
Peinador
Distance to Santiago: 93,9 km (1 h. 30 min. by car)
Airlines operating out of Vigo Airport
- By car: Distance to Santiago 93,9 km (1 h. 30 min.)
- By bus: Vigo (city) – Santiago Intermodal Station: Company Monbus
- By train: Vigo (city) – Santiago Intermodal Station: RENFE
Porto Airport (OPO)
Maia (Portugal)
Airlines operating out of Porto Airport & main destinations
- By car: Distance to Santiago 227 km (2 h. 20 min.)
- By bus: Porto Airport – Santiago: Company Alsa / Company Flixbus
By train
Santiago de Compostela Intermodal Station
Hórreo, 75 A
Telephone: +34 902 320 320
High-speed (AVE): direct daily high-speed trains link up with Madrid and other cities in Spain (Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla…).
Average duration Madrid-Santiago: 3 hours 30 minutes
Long-distance and regional trains: other long-distance trains link up with nearly all of Spain’s main cities on a daily basis. There are also regional trains approximately every hour to the main destinations in Galicia (A Coruña, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra and Vigo)
By bus
Santiago de Compostela Intermodal Station
Rúa Clara Campoamor
Telephone: +34 981 542 416
Long-distance Routes
Alsa: Connections with Spanish cities and international connections: Porto (Airport), Paris…
Routes: Alsa
Flixbus: Connections with Spanish cities and international connections: Porto (Airport), Paris…
Routes: Flixbus
By car
Access by road
Atlantic Motorway AP-9: links Santiago de Compostela with other Galician locations (A Coruña, Ferrol, Pontevedra, Vigo, Tui) and Portugal (Porto, Lisbon).
A-6 and A-52 Motorways: link Galicia with the rest of Spain via Lugo and Ourense respectively.
A-8 Motorway: links Galicia with France via the Northern Cantabrian coast.
Venue
Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of the Galician People)
The old Convent of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, located on a hill on the outskirts of the historic city, next to the path used by pilgrims to enter Compostela, currently houses the Museo do Pobo Galego (Museum of the Galician People), which, Through a wide and varied collection of pieces, it offers a panorama of the most representative expressions of Galician culture itself. Its permanent rooms showcase different aspects of coastal life, traditional crafts, country, traditional customs and architecture. It also includes sections on Galician archaeology, painting and sculpture.
The congress sessions will take place in its auditorium.
Accommodation
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