Day trip

André Walker said:

Unless you're tired of Idaho's beauty and have never seen the ocean, I agree with Trecile.
I've walked to Finisterre twice, but if I had to choose, a day in Santiago would give me more joy. The city itself is lovely. Lots of things to do and see (take a tour on top of the cathedral).

Even sitting in front of the cathedral watching the pilgrims arriving is great fun.

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Peterexpatkiwi said:

If this is your first time in Santiago I agree completely with the other two. I'm not much of a city person but Santiago is well worth spending a day exploring. (The market alone is pretty cool)
Doing so gives you the added bonus of no time pressure, meaning you can sleep in, if you wish go back to the hotel for a mid-afternoon break, etc.
And as @André Walker says, I personally always spend some time in the square sitting and watching pilgrims arrive. I've always been astonished to find somebody I know walking in - often after not having seen them for a week or more. It's heartwarming.

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Grousedoctor said:

Let me reinforce the sentiments expressed above about spending your extra day in Santiago. After my first Camino I was in about the same position as you. What do I do with an extra day at the end of my walk? For several reasons, I chose to spend it in Santiago. First, it’s a vibrant, historical city that needs more than one day to even just begin to appreciate it. Second, after 31 days of walking without any rest days, it was time to take a break and enjoy my surroundings. No better city than Santiago to do this. And third, one doesn’t have to sit very long at a sidewalk cafe along Rua do Franco before a familiar face walks by. Reconnecting, even briefly, with people I had met along The Way proved to be just the right capstone for my walk. As an aside, I did get to Finisterre and Muxia, but those visits came on subsequent Caminos.

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André Walker said:

Unless you're tired of Idaho's beauty and have never seen the ocean, I agree with Trecile.
I've walked to Finisterre twice, but if I had to choose, a day in Santiago would give me more joy. The city itself is lovely. Lots of things to do and see (take a tour on top of the cathedral).

Even sitting in front of the cathedral watching the pilgrims arriving is great fun.

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MarianneF said:

Take a long walk up a steep hill to the cultural centre. It is one of the most beautiful architectural designs. The views of the city is incredible.
Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
Cultural center

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CWBuff said:

Enjoy the beautiful time in the city and do not forget to set a date with "The Shadow Pilgrim"

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