Best Time to Visit

The best period to visit Santiago de Compostela is during the summer, especially from June to August, when it is sunny and warm during the day and quite cool at night, and the beginning of September where temperatures are more temperate and the tourist crowds have dissipated.

Passport & Visa

Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

• Web:

  www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/malabo/en/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/Consular/Visados-Schengen.aspx

Public Transport

The historic city centre of Santiago de Compostela is small and most areas are closed to traffic. A good pair of shoes is therefore best for moving around in the historic town centre. There is also an extensive network of buses in Santiago de Compostela that can connect you to areas further afield. You can buy a single bus ticket, but it is cheaper in the long run to buy a travel card with 10, 20 or 30 trips.

• Web:

  www.tussa.org

• Phone:

  +34 981 56 82 10

Taxi

When you need a taxi in Santiago de Compostela, the list of choices is quiet long: Taxi Santiago and Taxi en Compostela are two reputable companies in the city. You can also order a taxi on the Uber or PideTaxi apps.

• Web:

  www.taxisantiago.net

• Address:

  +34 699 41 64 42

Aeropuerto de Santiago-Rosalía de Castro (SCQ)

Santiago de Compostela Airport is located about 10 kilometres northeast of the city. There are taxis available just outside the terminal, and the ride to the city centre takes approximately 15-20 minutes. You can also take a bus to the central bus station in Santiago. The bus operates from 7am to 11:30pm with departures every half an hour.

• Web:

  www.aena.es/es/santiago-rosalia-de-castro.html

• E-mail:

  scqweb@aena.es

• Address:

  Lavacolla S/N, A Coruña

• Phone:

  +34 902 40 47 04

Electricity

Spain’s power grid operates at 230 volts with a frequency of 50 Hz, using Type F, Schuko plug, and Type C, Europlug, outlets. Both types accept plugs with two round prongs, common across continental Europe.