Quintana Square – Santiago de Compostela loop from Santiago de Compostela

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Quintana Square – Santiago de Compostela loop from Santiago de Compostela

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Quintana Square – Santiago de Compostela loop from Santiago de Compostela

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6.51km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

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1.27 km

Cathedral

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Entrance to the main cathedral is usually free for self-guided visits.

Guided tours and special areas (such as the museum, the Pórtico de la Gloria, or the rooftop):

Pórtico de la Gloria: General admission around €12.

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1.47 km

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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Various sightseeing tours can be booked in the cathedral. A tour leads over the roofs of the cathedral. In addition to the beautiful view over Santiago, the guide also draws …

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1.57 km

Plaza Fountain

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1.77 km

Historic Centre of Santiago de Compostela

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Historic set of urban centers declared as such. Declared on March 9, 1940. Expansion on April 30, 1976.
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 4, 1985.

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2.27 km

Quintana Square

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Quintana Square. “Quintana” is the equivalent of “praça”, and both words designated, in medieval terminology, open spaces for public use. La Quintana was par excellence, delimited by the head of …

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2.32 km

Fountain of the Horses (Fonte dos Cabalos), Plaza de Platerías

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Located in the center of the Plaza de Platerías, it was sculpted by J. Pernas in 1825. It is an Italian-style fountain, which inspired Federico García Lorca, who called it …

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3.99 km

View of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela from Parque de la Alameda

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Beautiful views of the cathedral walking through the Parque de la Alameda.

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5.22 km

Santiago de Compostela

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A World Heritage Site since 1985, Santiago de Compostela has been attracting visitors and pilgrims from all over the world for centuries.
In the historic center, the Cathedral and the …

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6.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

1.79 km

1.58 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.43 km

960 m

119 m

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Comments

September 11, 2024,Santiago de Compostela - Stadtrundgang

Santiago de Compostela is the final stop of the famous Way of St. James, which begins in the Pyrenees. In the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the tomb of the Apostle James is located, the pilgrims who arrive are ceremoniously welcomed every day. They receive a "Compostela" pilgrimage certificate. To do this, hikers must prove they have covered at …

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June 15, 2024,Stadtrundgang Santiago de Compostela

The Camino is over, but the hiking and running are not.
So this morning I looked for a decent breakfast and found one in the hotel garden of the Hotel Costa Vella... very well-kept grounds with a cozy little breakfast. After that I actually wanted to go to Alameida Park. But given the masses of tourists and pilgrims I decided …

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April 27, 2025,Spaziergang in Santiago de Compostela

Today from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela. It's quite an impressive place. Today it was very crowded with pilgrims and tourists, as it's Sunday.

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June 5, 2026,Stadtbummel Santiago - mit Botafumeiro und Almeda-Park

Zwischen zwei Wegen: Ein perfekter Ruhetag in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela – Für die meisten Pilger ist hier das große Ziel erreicht. Für mich war der heutige Tag jedoch ein ganz besonderer Übergang: Der anstrengende Camino Primitivo liegt hinter mir, und schon morgen wartet der Camino Fisterra in Richtung Muxía auf mich. Diesen Tag des Innehaltens habe ich …

September 2, 2021,Santiago de Compostela

After the pilgrimage mass, a short tour through Santiago, many small alleys invite you to stroll and linger, e.g. for a menu del día or a glass of 🍺🍷ein. There are market halls in the Rúe das Ameas, unfortunately I was there too late, it was just cleared. Finally a piece through the park🌳🌳🌸🌺.
You should definitely plan time for …

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August 25, 2024,Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, the most historic pilgrimage site and capital of the Spanish region of Galicia, is not only home to the UNESCO World Heritage cathedral, imposing churches and palaces, but also impresses with its spectacular architecture, sensational food and unique atmosphere.

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August 12, 2022,12.8.22/Stadtbummel/Orientierung Santiago de Compotela

Exciting to let Kooot run with you on a shopping spree/sightseeing. Of course, that's just the time moving, was about 3.5 hours on the road. The 3rd time stopover in Santiago de C, great city but July/August many people/tourists. Hope to be here with Harald for the 4th time.

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June 11, 2026,🇪🇸 Santiago de Compostela

A small city tour, just follow your nose. The city was crowded. At the entrance of the cathedral, a huge queue, the same in front of the crypt and at the ascent to the high altar. It was also packed in the Mercado de Abastos.

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