27 days in Santiago de Compostela Itinerary

As the site of the sacred cathedral that marks the end of the pilgrimage route of the famous St.

Get a sense of the local culture at Museo Catedralicio and Monasterio e iglesia de San Pelayo. Step out of the city life by going to Fervenza do Toxa and Refugio de Verdes. Change things up with these side-trips from Santiago de Compostela: Cabo Ortegal (in Carino), El Monasterio de San Salvador (in Lourenza) and San Andres de Teixido (in Cedeira). Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your military savvy at Museo Naval, get engrossed in the history at Museo Casa de la Troya, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Colegiata del Sar, and see the interesting displays at Museo das Peregrinacións.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Santiago de Compostela road trip website.

Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.