Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
COMPOSTUR
( 902 190160;
www.santiagoreservas.com
)
The city's official tour operator offers a
range of two-hour walking tours in English and/or Spanish that give a fascinating
glimpse into the stories behind Santiago's old stone walls. A general old town tour
in English (adult/child €10/5) leaves at 1pm Tuesday and Saturday from June to
October and 1pm Sunday in other months.
Walking Tours
Festivals & Events
July is Santiago's busiest month. The
Día de Santiago
(Feast of Saint James) is on
25 July, which is simultaneously Galicia's 'national' day. Two weeks of festivities
surround the festival, which culminates in a spectacular fireworks display on 24
July.
Sleeping
CASA-HOTEL AS ARTES €€
( 981 55 52 54;
www.asartes.com
; Travesía de Dos Puertas 2; r €102-130; )
On a
quiet street close to the cathedral, As Artes' lovely stone-walled rooms exude a ro-
mantic rustic air. Breakfast (€10.80) is served in a homey dining room overlooking
the street.
Hotel
PARADOR HOSTAL DOS REIS CATÓLICOS €€€
Hotel
( 981 58 22 00;
www.parador.es
;
Praza do Obradoiro 1; r incl breakfast from €190;
)
Opened in 1509, and rubbing shoulders with the cathedral, this palatial
parador
is Santiago's top hotel. Even if you don't book one of its regal rooms, stop
in for tea at the elegant cafe.
HOTEL COSTA VELLA €€
Hotel
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