Transcantabrian Route: Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, has been attracting visitors and pilgrims from all over the world for centuries as it is the destination of the pilgrimage route; the Camino de Santiago.

That’s why one of the most emblematic and famous monuments of the city that would be a mandatory stop during our visit would be the Cathedral of Santiago, although a visit to its old town or the Portico of Glory and its various squares such as Obradoiro, Quintana, and O Toural, as well as its dozens of churches, convents, and Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque palaces cannot be missed.

The origin of Santiago de Compostela is linked to the discovery of the Apostle’s remains as the city began as a stopping point along the Roman road, until about the 10th century when it became a place of worship. At that time, all of Europe set off towards Santiago; a holy city of Christendom. King Alfonso II moved from Oviedo with his entire court and acknowledged the existence of the tomb of the Apostle James, declaring him at that moment the Patron Saint of the kingdom and turning the place into the center of a cult capable of uniting Western Christendom against the Muslim expansion.

The tradition continues today as we can see this in its various cultural manifestations ranging from different popular festivals, such as the Festivals of the Apostle (declared of International Tourist Interest) to music, film, theater festivals, etc., all of them promoted by a public initiative of the University of Santiago.

A different way to discover Santiago de Compostela and all of northern Spain would be aboard the Transcantabrian Train, considered one of the most luxurious trains in the world since its creation in 1983. The city of Santiago de Compostela is currently the starting or ending point of this famous route where you can explore the various natural and artistic beauties of northern Spain while enjoying panoramic views of the Galician coast as well as the Asturian, Cantabrian, and Basque coasts… This train offers a multitude of services and amenities onboard, along with a tourist guide where we can learn about all the points of interest along the route.

Regarding the gastronomy of Santiago, it is noteworthy that it has become one of the main attractions of the city as it combines tradition with gastronomic richness using products from both the sea and the land. Its star dishes include the octopus “á feira”, Galician stew, Padrón peppers, and Santiago cake. On the Transcantabrian Train, you can enjoy gourmet cuisine and the best services aboard this luxury train.

Santiago de Compostela has a humid oceanic climate, meaning that mild temperatures are present throughout the year, but there is concentrated rainfall during the winter and variable precipitation in spring and autumn.

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