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There a couple of options for people in Ireland wishing to visit Santiago de Compostela. Aer Lingus offer direct flights from Dublin Airport to Santiago de Compostela (Coruna) Airport. The flights are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between May 2nd and Sept 19th.

Ryanair offer no direct flights from Ireland however direct flights are available from Stansted Airport to Santiago de Compostela which may be worth considering if it works out better financially.

The airport is located twelve kilometres from Santiago city. Many people holidaying in Spain do so for the sun and sand however others will often forego those delights in exchange for some culture. If you are looking for a city with some nice museums, bars and restaurants then Santiago may be the city for you.

Santiago is one of the most popular cities in Spain and is the capital of Galicia. Visitor numbers have increased rapidly over the years with much work going on at a local level to promote the area.

There are many items of historical significance in Santiago. The cathedral in the city is said to contain the tomb of Saint James. This has meant a huge religious following for the city. The Way of St. James is considered to be the biggest Christian pilgrimage in the world. The cathedral is located on Obradoiro plaza opposite the Rajoy palace. You can also find the oldest hotel in the world here.

Four courtyards are situated around the cathedral surrounded by old buildings many of which are now used as museums. Put aside at least three hours to take in everything in this area.

Seafood is a real specialty in Santiago. Dishes are prepared in the traditional Galician way. Its worth looking around a bit as prices can be quite high in the more touristy areas of the city.

There is plenty of exploration to  be done in the surrounding areas of Santiago. It is worth considering a car Santiago de Compostela when visiting this part of Spain.