Tourist information - As Cancelas

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As Cancelas
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SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Hundreds of tours and experiences await you in Santiago de Compostela, but at the As Cancelas campsite,

we want to help you choose the right one for you with a selection of our top ten favourites that you don't want to miss:

The Cathedral

Visiting the Cathedral, taking in the museums, touching the figure of Saint James and, if you get the chance, experiencing a mass with the famous Botafumeiro incense burner.

Monumental Area

Seeing the monumental sites of Santiago de Compostela and losing yourself in its plazas and alleyways.

Gastronomy

Sampling the spectacular gastronomic varietythe city has to offer.

City of Culture

Visiting the City of Culture, a sample of the city's architectural heritage designed by Peter Eisenman.

Rooftops of the Cathedral

Climbing up to the rooftops of the Cathedral to see Compostela from the skies.

Plaza de Abastos

Strolling through the Plaza de Abastos market hall to discover the gastronomic wealth yielded by the land.

Alameda

Wandering up to the Alameda lookout point to take a picture like the typical Santiago postcards.

The Way

Walking the last stretch of the Way of Saint James to witness the site sight that greets pilgrims upon their arrival from Monte do Gozo.

Nightlife

Discovering the city's vibrant nightlife.

Park of Bonaval

Taking in the panoramic view from the Park of San Domingos de Bonaval, and seizing the opportunity to see the convent, the Galicia Contemporary Art Centre and the Museo do Pobo Galego.

History, tradition, mysticism and art converge in Santiago de Compostela, a World Heritage Site since 1985 and the perfect place to end your journey after the Way of Saint James. Every year, the city welcomes thousands of pilgrims and never fails to impress with the staggering beauty that awaits visitors at every turn and the magical, mystic air lingering in its streets.

We can help you organise guided tours, or simply learn the basics about Santiago de Compostela to explore it under your own steam. And if you need tickets for anything, just ask.

Santiago de Compostela's official tourism website www.santiagoturismo.com is perfect to read all about the city in seven different languages:

The city, its history, key figures, how to get there, useful info, getting around and much more.

What to see: sites, monuments, museums, parks, lookout points, exhibitions...

What to do: walking tours, guided tours, cultural events, films, shopping, nightlife, outings...

The cathedral: history, tours and useful information including opening times...

The Way of Saint James: what it is and how it came about, organising your pilgrimage, different routes...

Themed tours: for kids, Santiago as a religious destination, conferences, food and wine, studying in Santiago, Santiago as a film city, creative tourism...

Multimedia: photo gallery, videos, web cams, audio guides, publications...

www.santiagoturismo.com

GALICIA

We at As Cancelas would like to help you by offering you a selection of our top ten Galician must-sees, all of which are easy to get to from our campsite:

Santiago de Compostela and The Way of Saint James

Santiago de Compostela and The Way of Saint James. History, tradition, spirituality and art converge in a single destination.

Ribeira Sacra

Ribeira Sacra, where centuries of wine tradition meet Roman past in an inland haven.

Islas Cíes

Islas Cíes, an Atlantic paradise with islands of white sand bathed in clear waters.

The Beach of Las Catedrales

The Beach of Las Catedrales, a stunning monument shaped by nature.

Rías Baixas

Rías Baixas, traditionally charming seaside towns, breathtaking beaches and no end of activities.

Finisterre

Finisterre and Costa da Morte, the most stunning end of the world you could ever imagine.

A Coruña and the Tower of Hercules

A Coruña and the Tower of Hercules, city sightseeing overlooking the sea.

Castro de Baroña

Castro de Baroña, Celtic tradition on the sea shore.

Sand dunes of Corrubedo

The sand dunes of Corrubedo, Galicia's very own desert.

The walled city of Lugo

The walled city of Lugo, a living testament of times gone by.

Galicia is a magical region, small in size but with so very much to offer. There is a different side of Galicia to suit every visitor who ventures into its lands, and we invite you to paint your own picture of the region. Our campsite can be the perfect base for your explorations.

Here at As Cancelas, we can offer you different outings to various corners of Galicia that set off from the campsite and drop you back here at the end. We can take you to Finisterre to see the “end of the world”, the stunning coastal are of Rías Baixas, and a list of the area's other treasures.

Visit the region's official tourism website www.turgalicia.es for more detailed information on Galicia and its attractions, its gastronomy, the experiences you can live here, upcoming events, current affairs, useful information and much more. We highly recommend the website! You will find information in seven languages and it is the most practical way to ensure you make the very most of your trip to Galicia.

www.turgalicia.es

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