City of Santiago, when can you first see it?

[Jeepl8d]

On the Camino Frances, from which point can you first see the city (not the cathedral)? I’m in Arca do Pino and can see a city off in the distance just before town. Super curious!

 

[CWBuff]

Dont think you can see Santiago - too far.... I believe on Frances you WOULD see the cathedral as 1st indication of the city - after all its a very tall structure
It was very foggy the day i walked in.... I could not even see the airport and if it wasnt for the arriving\departing planes sounds I would not have a clue that I was near it.
It cleared enough that I did see The Cathedral from Monto de Gozo ... I guess anything around this area might give you a glimpse at the city but you still need some "height' (and one can argue that San Marcos is already Santiago)

 

[Cherylan]

On the Camino Frances, from which point can you first see the city (not the cathedral)? I’m in Arca do Pino and can see a city off in the distance just before town. Super curious!

We are currently in Finisterre … the first sight of the spires of the cathedral is about 5kms out. There is a church and a park on the top of a hill. Make your way into the park and look toward Santiago and you will see the spires of the Cathedral! Buen Camino!