New to the Camino! Where Do Travelers Hang Out in Santiago de Compostela

[CamF2643]

Hi everyone!

First-time pilgrim here, setting off on the Camino Finisterre starting October 26th. I’ll be spending the full day of October 25th in Santiago de Compostela and would love to know if there are any favourite spots where fellow travellers gather.

I’m really eager to hear the stories of those just finishing their Camino and would also love to connect with anyone starting or continuing on to Finisterre around the same time. Simply curious and excited to meet others on this journey!

Any recommendations or tips would be so appreciated.

Warm wishes,
Cam

 

[J Willhaus]

Pilgrim House

 

[SabsP]

Pilgrim House is an option.

Pilgrim House Santiago | Welcome Center | Santiago De Compostela

The Pilgrim House Welcome Center is a space for the pilgrims engaged heart and searching soul. Our center is not only a place for pilgrims to find respite from their travels, but more importantly, a place to find the space needed to sit with whatever is stirring in their hearts.

www.pilgrimhousesantiago.com

Or the rooms on the first floor of the Oficina de Peregrinos where different countries / confraternities have their meetings.
See Camino Companions.

Camino Companions - Faithful Companions of Jesus

Camino Companions is an FCJ project in Santiago de Compostela to offer pilgrims a space to articulate and find meaning at the end of their Camino.

www.fcjsisters.org

 

[lettinggo]

Cathedral.

 

[trecile]

You will find pilgrims at all the bars, restaurants, cafes, and ice cream shops that are tucked away in old town Santiago. I especially like to sit out on the Praza de Cervantes and watch the stream of pilgrims walking by.

Praza de Cervantes · Santiago de Compostela, 15704 Municipality of Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Santiago de Compostela, 15704 Municipality of Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

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[trecile]

Another great place to people watch is the Praza de Fonseca.

Praza de Fonseca · Santiago de Compostela, Municipality of Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Santiago de Compostela, Municipality of Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

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[naplesdon]

Any bar along Rua do Franco, you will find someone willing to share their experience with you.

 

[Traveller44]

The basement Cafeteria, in the Seminario Manor worked for me

 

[Perambulating Griffin]

Seminario San Martin Pinario -- the breakfast hall, the lobby bar...
The Irish pub on Praza de Feixo
And yes, any of the 'debriefing' meetings in the Cathedral Pilgrim Offices.

 

[CarolamS]

Watch Pilgrims arrive at Prazo do Obradoiro, the main square by the Cathedral. I'm sure some of them will enjoy sharing. You'll witness all sorts of emotions.

 

[mattythedog]

Spend hours in peaceful Alameda Park, ride the Ferris wheel, visit the biggest eucalyptus tree you ever saw, and there are fantastic views of the Cathedral. And walk The Route of Routes.