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Santiago de Compostela

Spain

In Galicia in northwestern Spain, Santiago de Compostela is the destination of the famous Camino de Santiago and houses one of Europe's most important cathedrals. The granite old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What awaits you

City tripHikingMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

July–August: up to 27°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Insider tip: November — a pleasant 16°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (13°C). Best visited in July–August.

Max. temperature
13°
Jan
14°
Feb
14°
Mar
18°
Apr
20°
May
22°
Jun
26°
Jul
27°
Aug
23°
Sep
20°
Oct
16°
Nov
13°
Dec
Sunshine hours
5h
Jan
7h
Feb
7h
Mar
10h
Apr
10h
May
11h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
6h
Nov
5h
Dec
Rain days
13d
Jan
8d
Feb
17d
Mar
11d
Apr
12d
May
12d
Jun
6d
Jul
4d
Aug
11d
Sep
19d
Oct
17d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Santiago de Compostela as a Vacation Destination

Santiago de Compostela is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 27°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
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Local languages
GL, ES