Santiago de Compostela is a city steeped in mystery. Its origins, colours, and light, the ruas (streets), squares and corners damp with the fog that so often envelops the city, all have an air of legend and magic about them. Each year, millions of people come here in search of mysticism, art, cuisine, architecture and culture. The old city of Santiago de Compostela, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, has a bold and striking beauty, like the Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful in the world.

Location
Santiago de Compostela is located in the province of La Coruña (also known as A Coruña), in the Autonomous Community of Galicia, of which it is capital. It's just over 30 kilometres from the Atlantic coast and 64 from La Coruña city. Settled on a promontory where the rivers Sar and Sarel come together, the city is surrounded by the Gozo and Pedrozo mountains.

Population
93,712.

Tourist Information
There are many tourist offices scattered throughout the city. The central office is located at Rua do Vilar, 63 as well as others in the Plaza de Galicia (tel. +34 981 57 39 90 (temporarily closed), Darsena Xoan XXIII (open at Easter and during high season) and at the airport (Sala B, tel. +34 981 89 70 79). There are also tourist information points at the airport (tel. +34 981 54 77 04, open all year) and San Lazaro (tel. +34 981 58 48 44, open only in high season).

Galicia Tourist Office
Rua do Vilar, 30-32
Tel. +34 981 58 40 81
www.turgalicia.es

Pilgrim Information Office
Rua do Vilar, 1
Tel: +34 981 562 419
Open daily, 9 am to 9 pm.
www.archicompostela.org