Santiago de Compostela will pull you in with with its pretty historic centre, steady pace of daily life and connections to the iconic Camino routes.

Walk through the Praza do Obradoiro to see the cathedral that marks the end of the pilgrimage paths, explore the Monastery of San Martiño Pinario with its large cloister and library. Be sure to spend some time at the Mercado de Abastos for local produce like Tetilla cheese and fresh seasonal seafood.

Wander the streets in the Old Town and you'll encounter bookshops and small cafés that draw you in, while the Cidade da Cultura complex on Mount Gaiás offers modern exhibitions and views across the city.