Santiago de Compostela – Music Pavilion in Alameda Park loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

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Santiago De Compostela

Santiago de Compostela – Music Pavilion in Alameda Park loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

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Santiago de Compostela – Music Pavilion in Alameda Park loop from Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelao

02:59

11.1km

140m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.01 km

Santiago de Compostela

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.20 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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1.35 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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4.40 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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4.83 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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5.07 km

Music Pavilion in Alameda Park

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Bandstand of music inside the Parque de la Alameda.

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6.58 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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7.89 km

Camino de Santiago Milestone to Fisterra and Muxía

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The task, think about where you want to go first until you reach the fork in the road. Normally you have about two days to do this.

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11.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

3.62 km

938 m

622 m

100 m

Surfaces

9.28 km

680 m

648 m

413 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

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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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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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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June 13, 2024,Santiago de Compostela: Altstadt, Pilgermuseum und spiritueller Kirchgang

We said goodbye to him with breakfast with Oliver from Canada. We then walked up to the top of the Alameda park. From there you have a wonderful view of the cathedral of Santiago. There is currently a Ferris wheel next to the small church of Santa Susanna, and from the top you will certainly have a fantastic view of …

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