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So much to explore

The city, the river and a world of possibilities just beyond

You just have to decide how far you want to go.

A few metres or a few kilometres away, a wide variety of activities await you, all with one thing in common::

they will bring a smile to your face.

Shall we begin?

Streets in Santiago's old town.

The city

Any given day. History. Stone. Rain. Light. Flavour. Art.

Santiago is not visited, it is felt. Its historic centre is discovered slowly, wandering aimlessly through the narrow streets, surrendering to history, heritage and the most pleasant experiences.

Here, every portico and every façade bears witness to a story frozen in time. The imposing view of the cathedral from the ground explains the tears of so many pilgrims at the end of the Camino.

Beyond its iconic status, Santiago is a city for those who know how to look. In the mornings, there is magic in the squares and also in the Mercado de Abastos market, with seafood fresh from the Galician estuaries. Lunchtime. From small taverns that treasure tradition to creative Michelin-starred cuisine, the city offers a journey of deep, honest and nuanced flavours.

The afternoon is a good time for art. From tradition at the Museo do Pobo Galego to the most avant-garde offerings at the Centro Galego de Arte Contemporáneo (CGAC) or, beyond the monumental area, at the Cidade da Cultura.

Strolling along the Alameda at sunset is the perfect ritual to end the day on the way back to the hotel. Among sculptures and century-old camellias, the golden light of sunset invites you to come full circle by contemplating the cathedral once again, this time from a distance.

Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela, a walk from the hotel.

The river

It’s time to unwind. Walk slowly with the water as your only guide. Breathe deeply.

Without having to cross streets or consult maps, you can walk along a path that seems to come from another time: the Sarela River route, one of Santiago’s secret gems.

A dirt track full of shade that follows the course of the water between old mills, stone bridges, orchards and centuries-old trees.

The constant, serene sound of the river accompanies your walk like background music that calms everything.

From the hotel door, you can choose where to go.

If you walk north, the path takes you to the historic quarter of Santiago and beyond. It is a walk full of nuances: ivy-covered walls, stone houses with moss-covered roofs and old mills converted into charming homes. Just half an hour from the hotel, the old town of Santiago opens up before you, with the silhouette of the cathedral peeking out from among the trees.

If you are looking for maximum tranquillity and disconnection, the best option is to take the route going south 1.5 kilometres. Here, the path enters denser nature, where the river narrows and forms small waterfalls between lichen-covered stones.

The Sarela river as it passes the hotel.
The route along the Sarela river.

A little further on

The whole of Galicia is within your reach from here. From the open sea to the inland forests, from the Atlantic villages to the silence of the river canyons. Santiago is the perfect starting point for exploring contrasts that seem impossible in the same territory.

To the west, in just over half an hour by car, you can reach the coast. Noia (35 km) retains the historic pulse of a port town; Muros (55 km) offers a port, an old town and quiet beaches. And a little further on, Fisterra (85 km), the end of the world to which the most daring pilgrims extend their journey.

To the south, the Rías Baixas await with picturesque fishing villages: Combarro (70 km), with its granaries overlooking the sea; O Grove (80 km), a seafood paradise; or elegant Pontevedra (60 km), with its lively pedestrianised historic centre. To the north, the Rías Altas offer a more rugged profile: Malpica (85 km), with its fish market and lighthouse; or the sophisticated A Coruña (80 km), with its trendy restaurants and art exhibitions.

Inland, the landscape changes completely. The Ribeira Sacra (100 km) displays vineyards on impossible terraces above river canyons, hidden Romanesque monasteries and wineries. Close by is Padrón (25 km), birthplace of Rosalía de Castro and the famous Padrón peppers, the real ones.

One day. A thousand landscapes. Galicia beats strongly from here.

  1. PadrónInland25 km
  2. NoiaWest coast35 km
  3. MurosWest coast55 km
  4. PontevedraRías Baixas60 km
  5. CombarroRías Baixas70 km
  6. O GroveRías Baixas80 km
  7. A CoruñaRías Altas80 km
  8. FisterraWest coast85 km
  9. MalpicaRías Altas85 km
  10. Ribeira SacraInland100 km
Approximate road distances from the hotel.
A river canyon between hills, inland Galicia.
A lighthouse on a cape of the Galician coast, facing the open sea.

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