Santiago de Compostela

What to eat in Santiago de Compostela

Data checked on November 2, 2026

Pulpo á feira

Boiled octopus cut into slices and served on a wooden plate with paprika and oil. It is a classic of Galicia, often shared at lunch.

A savoury pie with a filling such as tuna, cod or meat, cut into squares. It is eaten at lunch or as a snack.

Small green peppers fried in oil with salt. Most are mild, and a few are hot.

An almond cake dusted with sugar, the best-known sweet of the city. Take it as a dessert or with coffee.

A hot spirit drink flamed at the table, with sugar and lemon peel. It is a Galician tradition, served at the end of a meal.

A dry white wine from the Rías Baixas, served cold with seafood. Ask for a glass in most bars.

Every itinerary on this site keeps a lunch break after 12:30, so there is room for a proper meal in the middle of the day.

Watch pilgrims reach the ObradoiroSit on the square and watch walkers arrive and stop in front of the cathedral. It is free and the best way to see what the town is about.
Evening walk in the old townAfter the museums close, walk the Rúa do Vilar and the Rúa do Franco. The arcades keep off the rain and the restaurants fill up.
Tapas along the Rúa do FrancoThe street is known for its restaurants. Order a few small plates and a glass of Albariño.
A walk in the Alameda at sunsetWalk the paths under the trees and finish at the Paseo da Ferradura for a view of the cathedral.
A day trip to Finisterre and MuxíaDay tours run from Santiago to the coast at the end of the Camino. Book a seat ahead and check the language of the guide.

Markets in the stop base