Santiago de Compostela

Along Dusty Roads

Spend a full day exploring this historic pilgrimage city slowly, with its cathedral, old streets, markets and Galician food.

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The author recommends discovering this northern city for an experience noticeably different from southern Spain.

Along Dusty Roads

Highly recommended for a special stay outside the centre, this four-star boutique hotel is particularly romantic.

Along Dusty Roads

A short 1.6-kilometre loop leads to an impressive 60-metre waterfall.

Along Dusty Roads

Selected as a convenient apartment option that includes parking.

Along Dusty Roads

Another recommended apartment with parking included for road-trip visitors.

Along Dusty Roads

A recommended apartment with parking included, useful in a city where parking can be difficult.

Along Dusty Roads

Highlighted as an appealing hotel option for a stay in Santiago.

Along Dusty Roads

The author recommends this market for its appealing combination of local character and contemporary energy.

Hand Luggage Only

Enjoy a meal beneath beautiful stone arches. The author advises reserving in advance.

Along Dusty Roads

A beautiful hotel at a historic vineyard, recommended for a distinctive stay outside Santiago.

Along Dusty Roads

One of the hotels that particularly caught the author's eye among Santiago's many accommodation options.

Along Dusty Roads

Explore the UNESCO-listed old town's winding granite streets, attractive squares, Romanesque churches and places to eat.