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https://www.caminodesantiago.me/the-pilgrims-office/Hello,
I've walked 700k with a fast moving group and will have 3 days to spend in Santiago this weekend. Of course, there will be festival activities. Would anyone like to offer suggestions of what to see/do/eat/etc? I'm perfectly fine sitting in a square and people watching, but I don't want to miss interesting attractions if they are there. And does anyone know the hours of the credential office or best time to go there?
Thank you,
Jessica
The market is the Mercado de Abastos on Rua das Ameas.We had four days in Santiago in April. It was not crowded. We stayed at the
Albergue Seminario Menor-- I had been planning on staying at a hotel, but we got to Santiago earlier than planned, and we liked this place so much we canceled the hotel reservation. (This albergue had hot showers, washing machines, clothes lines, a great kitchen. It is right near a park.) There is a huge market in Santiago-- I think my 14 yo son liked the market as much as the cathedral! The market has long granite building with rows and rows of everything you can imagine. We spent our days reading in the park, visiting the museums, attending mass, and making really great meals.
There is a nice walk (if by then you still feel like taking a stroll), which follows the route out of town to Finisterre. After a couple of Km's you will go down a steep hill and cross a small bridge, where, instead of turning left following the arrows, you will turn right and follow a lovely track along the river, dotted with several old water mills, climbing back to Santiago.
Wow... Many more suggestions that I'd expected! So glad I asked... And now wishing I maybe had more time to explore.
Thanks very much, everyone. It's been an incredible month, and will end seemingly quite well!
Like you I finished early and had 3 days in Santiago before my flight to Madrid. I was alone in March and stayed in a small hotel. Third time to Santiago so decided to play tourist and see some new sights. Here are a few I enjoyed (easy to walk to and minimal time commitment). Bring your credential so you get free or reduced entrance fees.
1. Pilgrimage Museum: Rua de San Miguel 4. Open from 10:00-8:00. Hours may vary on weekend. Five minute walk from cathedral. Small museum in old converted building. It has an interesting exhibit on pilgrimages from around the world and artifacts/pictures from the camino. Clipboards with info in different languages in each room. A nice place to reflect on the thousands of pilgrims that have walked before you.
2. Museo de la Casa de la Troia: Rua da Troia 5. A home that has been decorated in the period of late 1800s. Based on a famous book. It was very interesting to see how families lived during that time period. Hours vary so check their website. It is a few minutes from the cathedral next to the entrance to the Carris Hotel. One of the docents spoke English so I got a personal tour in English and she answered all of my questions.
3. Mercado de Abastos: Rua das Ameas. Open 9-3:00 daily but Sunday. Go early. An interesting farmers market with lots of locals and housed in traditional buildings. Good food too.
4. Cathedral Tours: at entrance to Cathedral you can purchase different tours of the cathedral. Haven't done it yet but hear the roof top tour is great with beautiful views of Santiago.
5. O Curro Da Parro Restaurant: Rua Travesa 20. An amazing atmospheric little restaurant with only 16 seats. Gourmet and a little expensive with only 16 tables. Had early lunch alone with friendly waitress and amazing local food. Of course their are lots of great restaurants with great seafood but this was worth the splurge. Located two streets behind the famous pilgrim's restaurant Casa Manolo.
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