Raxoi Palace – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Santiago de Compostela

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Santiago De Compostela

Raxoi Palace – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Santiago de Compostela

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Raxoi Palace – Fuente de los Caballos loop from Santiago de Compostela

02:37

9.71km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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

Start point

Bus stop

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388 m

Viewpoint

2.06 km

Raxoi Palace

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Local government office in Santiago de Compostela.

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2.10 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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2.29 km

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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3.08 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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3.73 km

View of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral from Parque da Alameda

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Sculpture complex to Rosalía de Castro. Rosalía de Castro was born in Santiago de Compostela on February 24, 1837 in a house on Camiño Novo, now Calle Rosalía de Castro.

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5.97 km

Holy Door (Puerta Santa) of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

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The Holy Door is located at the back of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, and it opens on the eve of the Holy Year.

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6.08 km

Fuente de los Caballos

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Situada en el centro de la plaza de Platerías, fue esculpida por J. Pernas en 1825. Se trata de una fontana de estilo italiano, que inspiró a Federico García Lorca, …

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6.10 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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9.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.39 km

1.39 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.43 km

1.37 km

1.21 km

603 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

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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April 3, 2024,Santiago de Compostela

Today we visited Santiago de Compostela. We went to the pilgrim mass at 12 o'clock and then visited the cathedral again from the inside - yesterday we were only inside briefly for the "Jacob's hug". The cathedral is really very impressive. There is usually a church every few meters, we visited several. The old town is really beautiful and you …

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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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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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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 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 …

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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May 3, 2024,Stadtrundgang Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is the capital of the northwest Spanish region of Galicia. The city is best known as the end point of the Way of St. James. The entire old town, which is protected by UNESCO and has been declared a World Heritage Site along with the cathedral and the Way of St. James, is well worth seeing!
The …

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