because of its gastronomy

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Published by: Turismo de Santiago
Coordination: Santiago de Compostela Convention Bureau
Texts: Celalba Rivera
Graphic Design: Siglo XXI
Translation: Desmond Joyce
Photography:
Turismo de Santiago Library
TURGALICIA Library
Juan Feans
Photos of Cidade da Cultura de Galicia – courtesy of Fundación Cidade
da Cultura de Galicia
Photos of SGAE building – courtesy of Arteria Noroeste
Photos of Fundación Novacaixagalicia venues – courtesy of Fundación
Novacaixagalicia
Printed by: Agencia Gráfica
D.L.: C 39-2012
The information included in this publication is subject to changes
[ Index ]
1. Why Santiago de Compostela?
Because it is the final destination of the Way of St. James_ ____________________________________ 7
Because of its thousand-year-old hospitality _______________________________________________ 9
Because of its legendary beauty ________________________________________________________ 11
Because it is small great city____________________________________________________________ 13
Because it is young and lively___________________________________________________________ 15
Because of its gastronomy_____________________________________________________________ 17
Because of its infrastructure____________________________________________________________ 19
Because it is the centre of Galicia________________________________________________________ 21
... and because the SCCB makes it easy_ __________________________________________________ 23
2. The Santiago de Compostela Convention Bureau
SCCB services________________________________________________________________________ 25
Everything in a Booking Centre_ ________________________________________________________ 26
Virtual technical secretariat_ ___________________________________________________________ 26
3. Infrastructure for holding meetings and events
Large-scale venues ___________________________________________________________________
Historic-monumental spaces ___________________________________________________________
Santiago University _ _________________________________________________________________
Unique settings _ ____________________________________________________________________
Contemporary buildings ______________________________________________________________
Cultural Foundations _________________________________________________________________
More hotels _________________________________________________________________________
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4. Adventure, leisure and incentives
Gastronomy experiences_ _____________________________________________________________
Excursions__________________________________________________________________________
Adventure and team building_ _________________________________________________________
Relaxation_ _________________________________________________________________________
Walking tours_ ______________________________________________________________________
Traditions and specialities_____________________________________________________________
Shopping___________________________________________________________________________
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5. Practical information
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Why Santiago de Compostela?
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Because it is the final destination of the Way of St. James
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antiago de Compostela is the final destination of one of Europe’s most important pilgrim routes, the Way of
St. James. Since the discovery of the apostle’s tomb, millions of pilgrims have crossed the continent to reach
this Holy City in the ancient “finis terrae.” Today, this spiritual route is still a living tradition, although our visitors
can also arrive easily in flights from numerous European and Latin American airports.
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Because of its thousand-year-old hospitality
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he city was founded around the Romanesque Cathedral and grew to receive and cater for all its pilgrims with
wise hospitality. Today, Santiago still cultivates its charm, its rich heritage, generosity and love for excellence
to offer unforgettable experiences to all those coming here. We are backed by more than a thousand years’ experience in receiving and looking after our visitors. Not many destinations can say the same.
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Because of its legendary beauty
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ccording to UNESCO, Santiago de Compostela is “beyond the shadow of a doubt one of the World Heritage’s
most obvious properties,” “an ideal city which is overflowing with history and timeless.” The Cathedral, its
squares and medieval streets make up one of Europe’s most beautiful urban settings. A city whose beauty moves
you.
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Because it is a small great city
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antiago is great close up. Although it is the capital of Galicia, a Holy City and European Cultural Capital, its
small size, its simple everyday life and safety make it a friendly, charming and warm city; easy to understand
and get around, where everyone finds their own place.
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Because it is young and lively
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here is always something to do in Compostela. The lively university atmosphere, the variety of cultural events,
the shops selling crafts, gold articles and silverware, and Galician fashion; the traditional festivals, such as that
of the “Apóstol,” and its surprising and amusing nightlife, make Santiago a lively destination all year round.
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Because of its gastronomy
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obody ever forgets Santiago’s fine cuisine. In its market, called “Plaza de Abastos,” and in its more than a
thousand restaurants, the city offers the delicious, fresh and healthy Atlantic cuisine. Fine dining is a Compostela obligation; going out for a drink and some tapas, a pleasure.
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Because of its infrastructure
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ith 5,500 beds (4,700 in hotels with more than three stars), the range of accommodation includes historic
buildings, designer hotels, charming hotels and gastronomy hotels. There are another 5,000 beds in facilities
specially designed for meetings and congresses, and an extensive network of specialised businesses that offer all
the professional services required by the MICE sector.
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Because it is the centre of Galicia
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antiago de Compostela is the obligatory starting point for discovering Galicia. “Finis terrae,” centuries-old forests, Atlantic beaches only 30 minutes from the city, make up the landscape featuring Roman and medieval
towns, remote monasteries, chapels along the Way of St. James, Celtic settlements, seafaring villages... all within
reach.
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... and because the SCCB makes it easy
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ith the Santiago de Compostela Convention Bureau, the city opens up to the event organiser. Free of charge, the SCCB centralises the preparation and pricing of congresses, meetings and incentives in Santiago de
Compostela: hotel information and bookings, contact with the municipal administration and local businesses,
design and booking of the leisure programme, prior inspection visits... and a lot more.
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The Santiago de Compostela Convention Bureau (SCCB) is a municipal service belonging to Turismo de Santiago, whose
main objective is promoting Santiago de Compostela as a tourist destination for congresses, conventions, incentives and
events, as well as providing comprehensive advice to tour operators, event organisers, professional associations and businesses.
Our exclusive service in support of event organisers is specially designed to help you in the comprehensive organisation of
congresses, meetings and incentive trips. It guarantees the perfect planning and functioning of your event and of your entire
stay in Santiago de Compostela.
Speak to us and get the most out of our city. Our help ranges from locating the perfect venue for your event to finding the
ideal accommodation, or providing your event’s Virtual Technical Secretariat.
Our services include:
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Locating venues for conferences, meetings, presentations, dinners, cocktails,...
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Planning the complementary leisure programme: itineraries, visits, incentive programmes.
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Locating and pricing hotels, restaurants and other services.
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Comprehensive technical secretariat service for congresses: integration of booking search engine in the event’s web, with payment gateway; registration, hotels, activities, entertainment guide, transport, etc.
Support for candidacies and official presentations of the destination: preparation of congress candidacies •
with extensive information about the destination and personalised dossier.
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Mediation between the company organising an event and local providers specialising in the sector.
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Coordination with municipal authorities for the use of historic and monumental municipal buildings, or special uses of public spaces.
In addition to our basic services, our exclusive support can provide organisers with a wide range of promotional and marketing tools:
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Tourist information (maps, brochures, entertainment guide...)
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Images and audiovisual material.
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Help in promoting the event.
Santiago de Compostela Convention Bureau
Rúa do Vilar, 63
15705 Santiago de Compostela
Tel: (+34) 981 555 129
Fax: (+34) 981 554 748
[email protected]
www.SantiagoTurismo.com
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Everything in a Booking Centre
Santiago de Compostela’s Official Booking Centre, run by
Turismo de Santiago, enables the Santiago de Compostela
Convention Bureau to offer a comprehensive pricing service
for professional events.
Obtain your personalised non-binding estimate for hiring hotels, transport, restaurants, guides, leisure activities and other
tourist services by means of Turismo de Santiago’s Booking
Centre.
3 reasons for choosing our Booking
Centre
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Locally based
We live, work in and enjoy Santiago every day. Our profound local knowledge, covering the entire range of activities
and services, guarantees the perfect planning and functioning of your event.
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The widest and best selection of activities and
services
No other booking centre can offer so much: our Booking
Centre directly manages 95% of available hotels and activities
in Santiago de Compostela.
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Corporative social responsibility and sustainability
Using Santiago de Compostela’s Official Booking Centre
benefits the community. All our Booking Centre’s activity
returns directly to the locality.
Exclusive service: Virtual Technical
Secretariat
What does it consist of?
The SCCB provides the congress and convention organiser
with a personalised web that, thanks to a search engine created by Turismo de Santiago, serves as a management tool for
the event’s technical secretariat.
The web’s integrated tools enables the managing of registrations, the booking of hotels, activities or transport, and
provides detailed information about the city, events, entertainment guide and a lot more.
By means of this Virtual Technical Secretariat, professional
event organisers obtain an automatised and free comprehensive service that greatly reduces organisation costs.
Who does the service target?
Professional congress organisers (PCOs), Associations, Scientific Associations, etc.
What advantage is there for the organiser?
The use of this tool greatly simplifies the organisation of a
congress.
What advantage is there for delegates?
They can handle all aspects of their participation in the congress from a single site and in an easy way.
Explore the Booking Centre at www.SantiagoTurismo.com
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Palacio de Congresos
e Exposicións de Galicia
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he Congress and Exhibition Hall of Galicia features innovative infrastructure, designed with an multi-purpose nature.
Its facilities, ranging from two small rooms to two large auditoriums, cafeteria and large open spaces; technical resources
and a privileged location, at the end of the Way of St. James
and beside two large hotels, make it an unbeatable option for
large-scale events.
Large-scale venues
Meeting Rooms: 26 | Total Meeting Capacity: 5660 |
Largest Theatre style Capacity: 2100 | Total Banquet Capacity: 1500 | Total Cocktail Capacity: 3000 | Exhibition Area:
4250 m2 |
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Amio Exhibition Site
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antiago de Compostela’s Exhibition Site, created in the
mid-nineties, in addition to its original stockbreeding activities linked to the National Cattle Market held every Wednesday, has been converted into a truly multi-purpose venue
equipped with all the necessary resources for holding fully
certified exhibition, leisure, cultural activities and large-scale
events: Expolook, Expovivenda, Motor Show, Todoocio, etc.
Large-scale venues
Pavilions: 3 | Meeting Rooms: 2 | Total Meeting Capacity:
260 | Largest Theatre style Capacity: 200 | Total Banquet
Capacity: 4000 | Exhibition Area: 14000 m2 |
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Auditorio de Galicia
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his large complex, which hosts a top-rate music and exhibition programme all year long, is made up of a series of
stone volumes overlooking the pond in the Música en Compostela park. Neighbouring the University’s North Campus
and a few steps from the monumental centre, it features two
auditoriums, an exhibition hall and other rooms, as well as a
cafeteria with views of historic buildings.
Large-scale venues
Meeting Rooms: 3| Total Meeting Capacity: 1308 | Largest
Theatre style Capacity: 998 | Total Banquet Capacity: 200 |
Total Cocktail Capacity: 1000 | Exhibition Area: 1000 m2 |
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Multiusos Fonte do Sar
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he Multiusos do Sar building, designed in the nineties,
features facilities capable of hosting large sports events or
mass concerts. Its spectacular structure, in the middle of a city
park near the River Sar, is ideal for large fairs and exhibitions.
Large-scale venues
Meeting Rooms: 1 | Largest Meeting Capacity: 5065 seats
| Total Banquet Capacity: 3000 | Total Cocktail Capacity:
6.000 | Exhibition Area: 1000m2 |
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Parador
Hostal dos Reis Católicos *****gl
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his former pilgrim hospital from the 15th century, converted into a five-star “Parador,” is Santiago de Compostela’s
most emblematic hotel and the oldest one in Europe. In its
privileged location in Plaza del Obradoiro, forming an angle
with the Cathedral, it offers historic spaces, beautiful cloisters,
a Renaissance chapel and elegant halls, as well as two magnificent restaurants.
Historic-monumental venues
Meeting Rooms: 11 | Total Meeting Capacity: 1200 | Largest Theatre style Capacity: 300 | Total Banquet Capacity:
1020 | Largest Banquet Capacity: 220 | Largest Cocktail
Capacity: 260 |
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Hotel
Monumento San Francisco****
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he Convent of San Francisco, located a few metres from
Plaza del Obradoiro, dates from 1214 and now combines
its religions function with that of a four-star hotel that was refurbished in 2006. Apart from its excellent location, it features
the peacefulness of the convent and excellent gastronomy. In
the case of professional events, it offers historic rooms, glazed
courtyards and its neoclassical church.
Meeting Rooms: 8 | Total Meeting Capacity: 837 | Largest
Largest Banquet Capacity: 300 | Largest Cocktail Capacity:
400 | Exhibition Area: 640 m2 | Cloister Cocktail Capacity:
250 |
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Monastery of San Martiño Pinario
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n Plaza de la Inmaculada, facing the Cathedral’s north façade, it is the most valuable complex belonging to Galicia’s baroque style, and the second-largest monastery in Spain, after
El Escorial. With more than a thousand years of history, its spaces combine several functions: Seminary, sacred art museum,
guest quarters and meeting rooms.
300 | Cloister: 1 |
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Pazo de San Lourenzo
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azo de San Lorenzo de Trasouto, near the monumental
district, was built in 1216 on a 50,000-square-metre walled
estate, which features woodland and magnificent gardens. In
addition to its extraordinary historical value, it features the traditional charm of Galician “pazos” (country houses). The entire
complex has been declared a property of artistic and cultural
interest. Converted to host meals for congresses, conventions,
weddings and meetings with up to 700 guests, its owners only
open its doors for arranged events.
Largest Banquet Capacity: >300 | Largest Cocktail Capacity: 1000 | Cloister Cocktail Capacity: 450 | Garden |
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Santiago University venues
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he University of Santiago de Compostela, with more than
five centuries of history, is a renowned institution throughout Spain and Europe. Thanks to its rich heritage, it features
ideal venues for all kinds of events. From emblematic and historic buildings such as Colegio de Fonseca and Colegio de San
Xerome (which currently houses the Vice-Chancellor’s Office),
at the feet of the Cathedral, or the History building’s large auditorium; to such contemporary constructions as the architect
Álvaro Siza’s Media Studies Faculty or the Vista Alegre Complex designed by Arata Isozaki and César Portela.
Santiago University venues
Theatre style Capacity: 320 |
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Hotel AC Palacio del Carmen*****
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he Hotel AC Palacio del Carmen is a unique deluxe building (the former Convent of Las Oblatas) that has recently
been renovated, respecting the original architectural and artistic style. Located in the old town, it features all the services
of a deluxe hotel, meeting rooms and banquet hall, the former
convent chapel, with a careful restoration.
Unique settings
Largest Banquet Capacity: 200 | Largest Cocktail
Capacity: 200 | Garden |
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Hotel A Quinta da Auga****
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n an idyllic natural setting, on the banks of the Sar River, an
emblematic 18th-century building converted into a deluxe
boutique hotel offers accommodation, spa and restaurant services. Private grounds covering more than a hectare and the
relaxing sound of water guarantee its guests’ rest in each of
the 45 rooms, which have been carefully decorated with works
of art, antiques and an exquisite French touch.
Unique settings
Theatre style Capacity: 300 | Total Banquet Capacity: 408
| Largest Banquet Capacity: 208 | Largest Cocktail Capacity: 300 | Greenhouse ideal for cocktails & presentations |
Garden |
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Pazo de Vista Alegre
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azo Vista Alegre is a magnificent stately property that rises up in the valley of the Ulla River, a few kilometres from
Santiago. It has been converted into a restaurant and venue
for banquets and events, including its exuberant gardens.
Unique settings
Theatre style Capacity: 800 | Total Banquet Capacity: 1480
| Largest Banquet Capacity: 650 | Largest Cocktail Capacity: 450 | Garden | Marquees |
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Pazo de Adrán
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azo de Adrán, which dates from 1786, is located in a natural setting of 10,000 m2, with wooded areas, gardens,
“hórreo” (stone granary), swimming pool and dovecot used
as a wine cellar. This location is used to set up pergolas and
arbours to provide places for socialising and recreation. The
stone construction features the structure of a Galician ancestral home, with a chapel and different stately rooms.
Unique settings
Largest Banquet Capacity: 450 | Largest Cocktail Capacity: 500 | Garden: 4000 m2 |
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Pazo de Lestrove
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his typical Galician house in the Vedra area, with magnificent facilities and a beautiful garden featuring terraces,
was built in the 18th century. Its spaces, such as the library,
nuptial suite and rooms, are carefully decorated with family
furniture. It specialises in holding social events and meetings.
Unique settings
Largest Banquet Capacity: 190 |
Garden | Marquees |
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SGAE building - Vista Alegre Park
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he Arteria Noroeste building, which houses the SGAE association in Galicia, is a spectacular design by Antón García
Abril set in the historic Vista Alegre estate, which it shares with
Santiago University’s Centre of Advanced Studies and House
of Europe. It features rooms, auditorium, exhibition space, set
and specialised artistic production rooms.
Contemporary buildings
Theatre style Capacity: 200 | Largest Cocktail Capacity:
400 | Exhibition Area: 153 m2 | Garden |
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Contemporary Art Centre CGAC
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eighbouring the Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval
and its park, the CGAC’s main attraction is its architecture, designed by Portugal’s Pritzker prize-winner Álvaro Siza.
With open spaces, clean planes and the continuous presence
of light, it houses a valuable art collection and contemporary
exhibitions from all over the world. Its rooms and auditorium
are open to small artistic events, meetings and congresses.
Meeting Rooms: 1 | Total Meeting Capacity: 300 |
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Cidade da Cultura de Galicia
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iterally excavated on Monte Gaiás, the City of Culture, designed by New York’s Peter Eisenman and featuring towers
by John Hejduk, opened its doors in 2011 with the completion
of its first two buildings, out of a total of six that make up this
magnificent cultural macro-structure. In addition to exhibitions and cultural programmes, it features spaces suitable for
organising small congresses, seminars, courses or presentations. Its exterior spaces offer an exceptional setting for numerous artistic activities, with the beauty of this masterpiece of
contemporary architecture.
Theatre style Capacity: 120 | Banquet Reception Sites
| Cocktail Reception Sites| Open-Air sites for events &
presentations |
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Novacaixagalicia Benefit Society and Foundation
Foundation
Social Centre
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he active Nocaixagalicia - CSM Foundation occupies the
emblematic Casa do Pozo in Rúa do Vilar. The restoration
of this 15th-century building carefully respected the original,
1,755-square-metre structure, which has four floors and an attic, with assembly halls and exhibition rooms.
Theatre style Capacity: 100 | Cocktail Reception Sites |
Exhibition Area |
his restored emblematic building in Plaza de Cervantes
features 5,000 square metres of infrastructure for training,
cultural and research activities. Its spaces include a conference
room, cooking and exhibition room.
Theatre style Capacity: 120 | Cocktail Reception Sites |
Exhibition Area | Cooking Facilities |
Auditorium
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Cultural foundations
azo de Ramirás, the family mansion of the Count and Countess of Gimonde, houses a modern auditorium for 700
people, the largest capacity of a building in Compostela’s old
town. The auditorium consists of two floors and a stage with
orchestra pit, black chamber, acoustic shell and comfortable
dressing rooms. The latest technological advances enable it
to host a cultural programme featuring theatre, dance, music,
opera and musicals.
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Area: 2500 m2 | Total Meeting Capacity: 700 | Board Room
| Other facilities | Exhibition Area |
NH Obradoiro *****
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he NH Obradoiro hotel offers modern luxury in a traditional setting. It is located in an extensive landscaped area facing Auditorio de Galicia, a few minutes from the historic Plaza
del Obradoiro in the centre of the old town. Its meeting rooms
feature versatile technical equipment suitable for any event.
Capacity: 140 | Parking |
Araguaney Gran Hotel *****
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ith a privileged location, right in Santiago de
Compostela’s business centre, and only a few metres
from the monumental district, this welcoming establishment
combines excellent gastronomy with modern rooms and banquets.
More Top-Rate Hotels
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Hotel Puerta del Camino ****
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ight beside the Congress and Exhibition Hall and easily
accessed from the old town and airport, this gastronomy
hotel features excellent facilities for congresses, meetings and
events.
Meeting Rooms: 14 | Total Meeting Capacity: 1380 | Largest Theatre style Capacity: 1200 | Total Banquet Capacity: 850 | Largest Banquet Capacity: 650 | Largest Cocktail
Capacity: 1000 | Parking
Hotel Eurostars San Lázaro ****
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urostars San Lázaro is located beside the Congress and
Exhibition Hall of Galicia and is easily accessed from the
airport and old town. Its facilities for holding meetings and
business meals are functional and versatile.
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Gran Hotel Santiago ****
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his 10-floor hotel is located beside the University of Santiago de Compostela’s South Campus, 500 metres from the
University Hospital Complex and a 20-minute walk from the
old town. Its facilities and the latest technical equipment are
available to event organisers.
Hotel Hesperia Peregrino ****
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ocated in the new town, facing the University’s South Campus and ten minutes from the old town, it features special
event services such as private breakfast facilities, transport to
the city centre and airport, hostess service, car and limousine
service, translators and photographers.
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Hotel Compostela ****
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t one of the main entrances to the old town, beside the
centrally located Plaza de Galicia, this historic building
has been completely refurbished inside. It offers a variety of
options for holding events, such as weddings, business meetings or events.
Capacity: 200 |
Hotel Los Abetos ****
V
ery close to the Congress Hall, 7 km from Lavacolla International Airport and 10 minutes from the city centre, it
features halls with natural lighting, Wi-Fi and the latest technologies required for holding meetings.
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Capacity: 500 | Garden | Parking |
Hotel Tryp Santiago ****
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n one of Santiago’s new residential areas, a few metres from
a shopping centre and one of the city’s main approach
roads, the hotel is very close to the train station, a 15-minute
walk from the city centre. All its assembly rooms are spacious
and face outdoors, with natural lighting, all the necessary audiovisual equipment and free Wi-Fi.
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nly 15 minutes from the centre of Santiago de Compostela, in the municipality of Teo, this peaceful and welcoming hotel includes 2,300 m2 for holding meetings. All its assembly rooms feature natural lighting, individual temperature
control and the possibility of hiring audiovisual equipment.
Meeting Rooms: 15 | Total Meeting Capacity: 1181 | Largest Theatre style Capacity: 312 | Total Banquet Capacity:
1976 | Largest Banquet Capacity: 858 | Largest Cocktail
Hotel Congreso ****
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Hotel Virxe da Cerca ****
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he hotel occupies an 18th-century building alongside the
old city wall. It features a private garden and arbour, both
surrounded by cloister-like glazed walkways. It is an ideal setting for small meetings.
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Casa Grande do Bachao
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asa Grande do Bachao rises up on the way to Costa da
Morte from Santiago de Compostela, 15 minutes from the
Cathedral. The mansion, surrounded by more than 200 hectares of woodland, offers peacefulness and comfort for professional and festive events.
Rural Tourism House
Capacity: 150 | Garden |
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Gastronomic experiences
Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Atlantic gastronomy
-healthy, delicious cuisine made with the best sea and farm
products. Shellfish, Galician beef, octopus, tender cheeses, algae, sea urchins, chestnuts, eau-de-vies and wines are experiences that win you over for life...
Shellfish gathering
The trip to the monumental town of Cambados and the visit
to the fishermen’s guild is followed by an unforgettable day on
a shellfish farm gathering clams, cockles or razor clams on the
Rías Baixas coast.
Gourmet excursion
Day trip to explore the Rías Baixas coast and experience the
Atlantic flavour. Includes a tour of a “pazo” (Galician country
house) and its Albariño winery, a visit to shellfish gatherers on
a shellfish farm and a gourmet menu.
“I Shop
and
Cook
with...”
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shopping and cooking
workshop
A prestigious Galician chef guides us around Santiago’s “Mercado de Abastos” (food market), to teach us the secrets of
buying fresh produce and then cook the best recipes of the
Atlantic diet.
Galician food pairing with wine
Commented tastings combining the best Galician wines,
beers and liqueurs with cheeses, canned food and other Galician delicacies.
Tapas
In addition to a tapas competition, Santiago(é)Tapas, the city
features year-round routes around its thousand bars, which
serve traditional snacks or creative cuisine to accompany wines and beers.
Cenas- espectáculo
Auteur dinners in monumental spaces with matchless Galician
gastronomy and shows featuring “queimada” (flamed eau-devie), “tuna” (student music group), circus, magic or cabaret.
Blind dinners
A dinner with your eyes covered featuring more than 15 Galician specialities, thereby enhancing your other senses...
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Excursions
Way of St. James on foot, by bike or on horseback
To experience the rigours and satisfaction of this ancient pilgrim route to Compostela, we suggest starting the Way of St.
James in O Cebreiro, with its famous sanctuary and spectacular mountain scenery. Galicia’s rural landscape accompanies
the excursion with its mystic beauty: the Monastery of Somos,
the Miño River, the church-fort of Portomarín... Possibility of
some stages on foot to reach Santiago Cathedral.
Jacobean Route by boat
This route recreates the itinerary followed by the Apostle James’ body along the Ria of Arousa and Ulla River as far as Padrón. Departure from O Grove, passing through monumental
towns on the Rías Baixas coast such as Cambados, Villagarcía
and Catoira.
Dramatised Way of St. James
A stage of the Portuguese Road to Santiago featuring characters such as period storytellers, knights, monks, whores,
witches and soothsayers, bandits, rogues, philosophers and
convicts. A thrilling 6-kilometre trip that takes us back in time.
A full day on the Rías Baixas coast
A full-day trip around the Rias of Arousa and Pontevedra, dotted with mussel platforms producing the best mussels in the
world. The landscape of beaches, summer resorts and fishing
villages combines with the history of such fantastic places as
Cambados, with its stately “pazos” (Galician country houses)
and wineries; Combarro, full of stone crosses and “hórreos”
(stone granaries) reaching almost into the sea, or the beautiful
island of La Toja with its exclusive spas.
Full day in Finisterre
Considered the westernmost point of continental Europe,
Cape Finisterre marks the beginning of the rugged and fascinating Costa da Morte, a land of ancestral legends and echoes
of shipwrecks that features a wild, melancholic beauty. Visit
Carnota beach, the Finisterre lighthouse and the “Virgen de la
Barca” Sanctuary.
Catamaran trip around the rias
An hour-long sail around the Ria of Arousa aboard a catamaran. Through the boat’s windows you will see the abundant resources on the Rías Baixas seafloor as well as mussel platforms,
which make up the area’s main economic driving force. Tasting of mussels and wine. Possibility of lunches and dinners
onboard.
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Schooner trip around the rias
Half-day, full-day or longer sail aboard a beautiful manned
schooner. In summer, regular four-hour trips to the isle of Sálvora, with an onboard aperitif and a short exploration tour
around this isle in the Ria of Arousa.
Steamship trip around the rias
A fantastic museum-steamship takes us on a two-hour sail
around the Ria of Arousa, contemplating the beautiful landscapes and fishing villages of the rias, with the opportunity of
enjoying 12 different activities.
Catamaran trip around Finisterre
A catamaran sail around the mythical region of the ancient
Land’s End. Landscapes and heritage from the Finisterre
lighthouse to the legendary Monte Ézaro.
Other customised excursions around Galicia
Destinations such as Ribeira Sacra and Sil Canyons, Costa da
Morte, Portugal and southern Galicia, historic gardens and
“pazos” (Galician country houses), Cíes Isles, are available for
groups.
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Adventure and Team Building
Adventure and activity circuits for team building acquire special
significance in the spectacular scenery of Galicia, the “land of a
thousand rivers” and Spain’s most extensive coastline, combined
with thousand-year-old forests and mythical mountains. From
Costa da Morte to Os Ancares, Galicia opens up the environmental riches of its rias, beaches, reservoirs and oak groves to discovery, sport, game and amusement.
• Multi-adventure raid
• Paintball
• Canoeing around the rias
• Kite surfing
• Rafting
• Hydrospeed
• Calm-water or whitewater kayaking
• River trekking
• Diving
• Introductory flights in light aircraft
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Relaxation
Galicia has a long tradition in the therapeutic use of its varied
thermal and medicinal waters, in internationally renowned
historic spas such as Mondariz and A Toxa, or in new facilities
throughout the region with spas, anti-stress circuits, beauty
treatments featuring chocolate, gold or wine, and other personalised programmes.
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Walking Tours
Santiago is a small and safe city that is made for walking and
discovering its monumental beauty and cheerful daily life.
Gastronomy tour
Guided tour of Santiago’s “Mercado de Abastos” (food market)
and traditional food shops, with a tasting of Galician products.
Ideal for taking home tasty presents.
Night tour
Guided walk around Santiago at night, with the city lit up and
visiting the liveliest areas of Compostela’s night life. The tour
ends in a club with a tasting of the popular “queimada” (flamed
eau-de-vie).
Historic City and City of Culture
Guided tour of the main historic squares and streets, full of
monuments and charming spots, and transfer to the recently
opened Cidade da Cultura de Galicia (Galician City of Culture),
designed by Peter Eisenman, a magnificent cultural macrostructure whose contemporary lines “dialogue” with the city’s
heritage from the top of Monte Gaiás.
Enclosed convents
Tour of three of Santiago’s five enclosed convents to become
acquainted with their spiritual life and rich heritage.
Cathedral Rooftops
After visiting the Archbishop’s Gelmírez Palace, you go up to
the Cathedral’s rooftops for a complete, close-up tour of its
towers, domes and pinnacles, featuring unbeatable views of
the monumental squares and historic city.
And more:
Tour of the old town, monumental churches, contemporary
architecture, traditional trades, artists’ studios and a lot more.
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Traditions and specialities
Only in Santiago and in Galicia!
“Botafumeiro”
The flight of the world’s largest censer can be seen on a few
occasions in Santiago Cathedral. You will never forget its impressive swinging, making it almost touch the basilica’s vault
in front of the amazed pilgrims’ eyes. An unrepeatable experience.
“Romería” in the forest
A genuine Galician fiesta in an oak grove, with marquee, octopus stand, local wine and bagpipe players to liven things up.
“Queimada”
Young Obelix fell into a cauldron of Galician “queimada” (flamed eau-de-vie)... And was never the same. “Queimada” is a
traditional Galician drink and, at the same time, quite a spectacle. The rite of the flame consuming the eau-de-vie’s alcohol
is accompanied by a magic spell to scare away the bad spirits’
“meigallo” or evil influence.
Traditional trades tour
A walk around the city to discover its living artisanal traditions:
from jet stone and silver to braiding or leather, ceramics or lacework.
Concerts in churches
Santiago has more than 20 monumental churches, from the
Romanesque to the neoclassical stye, many of which host medieval, ancient or classical music concerts.
University “tuna”
The “tuna” is a student music group that is characteristic of
Spanish universities, combining music, fun, nightlife and flirting. Santiago’s “tuna” is considered the oldest in Europe. Guaranteed partying and amusement.
Traditional music and dancing
Bagpipes, drums and cheerful tambourines accompany group
dances such as the “muñeira,” in a tradition linked to Atlantic
arc folklore, from Brittany to Scotland.
For detailed information and bookings, consult
the Santiago de Compostela Convention Bureau:
[email protected]
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Shopping
Elegant craftwork, gastronomy for taking away, the outstanding success of Galician fashion or the charm of “open” shopping centres make Santiago a shopper’s paradise.
Galician fashion
International Galician brands such as Adolfo Domínguez, Roberto Verino, Antonio Pernas, Purificación García, Zara... all
only a few metres from each other.
Silverware and jet-stone work
The old medieval trades are kept alive by dozens of silversmiths and jet-stone workers surrounding the Cathedral, with traditional and contemporary designs.
Sargadelos ceramics
Cobalt blue beauty and modernist designs in crockery, adornments and more.
Camariñas lace
The most delicate lacework in trousseaus, table linen, baby’s
clothes...
Leather and braiding
Artisanal leather and traditional costumes for daily use.
Delicatessen
Cakes and pastries made in enclosed convents, Galician wines, the only European eau-de-vie with its own Designation of
Origin, cheeses, canned seafood, algae, sea-urchin caviar, cold
meats, chestnuts, almond cakes, chocolate...
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Hotel capacity
Top-rate hotels in Santiago de Compostela
Category
Number
Rooms
Beds
5*
4
450
867
4*
14
1.374
2.617
3*
18
706
1.260
TOTAL
36
2.530
4.744
Capacity of Meeting and Exhibition Rooms
Nº. of meeting rooms
Total room
capacity*
Largest room
Palacio de Congresos y
Exposiciones de Galicia
23
3.560
2.100
4.250
Auditorio de Galicia
3
1.312
1.002
1.000
USC (University of
Santiago de Compostela)
9
1.164
320
Venues in foundations,
museums, etc
8
2.040
700
5-star
37
2.342
4-star
82
7.565
capacity
venues
Hotels
(category)
Exhibition M2
Practical information
Congress Halls
Name
69
Hotels
Translation
Air Conditioning
Technical Service
Natural Light
Accessible
WIFI Internet Connection
Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos. ***** GL
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Capilla Real
220
120
84
-
180
200
227
Sala de arte
180
100
70
-
180
150
188
San Marcos
120
64
36
40
110
100
118
Obradoiro
100
50
30
30
-
-
118
Sacristía Alta
40
24
18
20
-
-
-
Xacobeo 1
-
-
-
18
40
-
65
Xacobeo 2.3
-
-
-
-
80
-
70
Capilla Real + Sala de Arte
300
200
-
-
470
550
417
Salón Auditorio
200
-
-
-
-
-
154
Salón Comedor Real
280
130
84
-
220
260
240
Salón de Fumar
75
32
22
22
60
60
70
Salón Real
160
80
54
60
150
170
167
Common characteristics of all rooms
In some rooms
On request
Hotel AC Palacio del Carmen *****
Characteristics of Meeting Rooms *****
Meeting Rooms
70
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
-
-
-
-
190
-
170
Capilla
170
80
40
50
120
200
140
Consejo A
25
12
10
-
15
30
27
Consejo B
25
12
10
-
15
30
27
Forum A
90
40
30
25
50
80
70
Forum B
90
40
30
25
50
80
70
Banquetes
In some rooms
On request
Araguaney Gran Hotel *****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
-
-
-
-
-
150
180
Camelia
100
40
32
30
88
-
98
Castelao
-
14
16
14
-
-
36
Convenciones 1
150
50
40
40
-
-
164
Convenciones 2
100
40
30
30
-
-
109
-
16
20
17
-
-
40
Salon de actos
300
120
90
75
200
250
273
Espacio Araguaney
400
150
-
-
248
300
424
Naranjo
50
25
20
20
42
-
67
Olivo
130
48
40
40
88
-
105
Rahid
55
21
26
20
-
-
60
Rosalía
-
24
28
23
-
-
86
Valle Inclán
-
-
18
16
-
-
66
Exposiciones
Cunqueiro
In some rooms
On request
Hotel NH Obradoiro *****
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Obradoiro
70
60
60
60
60
90
88
Allariz
60
50
50
50
50
80
74
Santiago + Cambados
110
90
85
90
90
140
130
Santiago
50
40
35
40
40
60
59
Cambados
50
40
35
40
40
60
56
Noia + Allariz
100
80
70
80
80
120
118
Noia
50
40
35
40
40
60
59
In some rooms
On request
Characteristics of Meeting Rooms *****
Meeting Rooms
71
Hotel A Quinta da Auga ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Fonte
300
160
Río
90
60
30
60
208
300
312
30
40
-
-
140
Muiño
70
50
30
25
-
40
80
Invernadero
140
-
-
-
100
140
194
Suite
-
-
-
12
-
-
46
Morado
-
-
25
-
40
40
69
Chimenea
-
-
-
-
60
70
76
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Eurostars San Lázaro ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
-
-
-
-
100
130
130
Obradoiro
140
70
-
40
120
140
142
Platerías
90
30
-
30
70
90
92
-
-
-
-
200
270
271
230
100
-
60
190
230
234
-
-
-
-
300
360
387
Olivo
Olivo+Platerías
Obradoiro+Platerías
Olivo+Obradoiro+Platerías
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Hesperia Peregrino ****
Characteristics of Meeting Rooms ****
Meeting Rooms
72
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Sar 1
200
100
55
40
125
140
158
Sar 2
120
70
35
20
100
120
110
Sar 1+2
300
150
80
-
225
260
268
Sar 2+3
120
75
35
-
110
150
134
Sar 1+2+3
300
150
80
-
250
290
292
Fonseca
25
15
12
10
20
35
47
Toural
40
20
12
20
20
40
45
Fonseca + Toural
70
35
18
-
40
75
92
Auditorio
90
-
-
-
-
-
164
-
-
-
-
-
80
71
Hall Auditorio
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Monumento San Francisco ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Patio de Cristal
350
-
-
-
300
400
640
Auditorio Carlos V
151
-
-
-
-
-
172
Cimabue
88
48
28
30
-
-
90
Bodega
78
40
20
24
50
60
105
Columnas
90/70
64/48
32
36
-
-
117
Rieti
16
-
16
14
-
-
23
Galería I
32
-
20
18
-
-
33
Galería II
32
-
20
18
-
-
33
Comedor Monumental
-
-
-
-
274
250
302
Comedor Monum. & de Profundis
-
-
-
-
354
-
422
Claustro de la Fuente
-
-
-
-
-
250
432
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Puerta del Camino ****
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Platerías
40
22
-
14
-
35
37
Quintana
100
50
-
35
-
85
85
Azabachería
45
25
-
18/22
-
45
43
Cervantes
45
25
-
18
-
45
43
Platerías + Quintana + Azabachería
180
99
-
70
-
165
165
Obradoiro I
320
148
-
104
200
245
247
Obradoiro 2
280
132
-
92
180
220
220
Obradoiro 3
120
54
-
39
75
90
90
Obradoiro 4
120
57
-
38
85
95
95
1.200
400
-
200
750
850
652
-
-
18
-
-
-
-
Obradoiro Total
Sala VIP
In some rooms
On request
Meeting Rooms
73
Gran Hotel Santiago ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Ría Ferrol
50
32
20
20
-
-
56
Ría Muros
120
72
44
44
-
-
108
Ría Noia
150
80
44
44
-
-
96
RíaArousa
70
48
32
32
-
-
75
Ría Vigo
40
24
20
20
-
-
52
Isla La Toja
15
12
14
13
-
-
20
Isla Cíes
15
12
14
13
-
-
23
Isla Ons
20
16
18
16
-
-
21
Isla Sálvora
20
16
18
16
-
-
29
Islas Atlánticas
100
72
48
44
-
-
95
Isla Cortegada
40
32
24
20
-
-
45
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Compostela
200
100
-
-
160
-
187
Berenguela
-
-
14
12
-
-
24
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Compostela ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Los Abetos ****
Meeting Rooms
74
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
París
100
70
40
50
80
100
117
París 1
50
35
25
25
40
20
59
París 2
50
35
25
25
40
20
58
Lisboa
-
-
14
-
-
-
38
Berlín
-
-
16
-
-
-
43
Madrid
500
350
-
-
450
500
530
Madrid 1
200
140
50
70
180
200
235
Madrid 2
120
80
50
70
110
120
148
Madrid 3
120
80
50
70
110
120
148
Roma
200
140
80
80
180
200
213
Auditorio
80
80
-
-
-
-
120
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Tryp Santiago ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Cocktail
m2
-
-
149
-
85
67
-
115
95
40
-
105
91
20
-
85
67
-
20
-
85
67
75
-
50
-
125
102
400
200
-
95
-
400
358
150
105
-
-
-
200
163
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Sala Belvís
50
35
34
34
65
65
65
Sala Galería
25
15
22
23
22
25
-
Auditorio
125
-
-
-
Vigo A
80
45
-
20
Vigo B
100
60
-
40
Orense
85
65
-
Pontevedra
60
35
-
Lugo
60
35
Coruña
100
Santiago
Vigo A+B
Banquet
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Virxe da Cerca ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Congreso ****
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
120
80
-
60
186
200
207
Samos
-
30
-
-
40
-
49
Oseira
110
80
-
55
160
160
160
Samos + Oseira
110
110
-
70
200
210
209
Río Sar
230
190
-
90
240
250
266
-
-
-
-
184
200
224
Río Sar + San Esteban de Sil
230
190
-
90
424
450
490
Betanzos
210
168
-
75
294
285
312
Barbanza
182
143
-
66
240
250
209
Caurel
234
180
-
66
250
300
293
Barbanza + Caurel
312
255
-
-
490
550
502
-
-
-
-
168
206
293
1098
Monasterio de Poio
San Esteban de Sil
ancares
Barbanza + Caurel + Ancares
-
-
-
-
858
756
Muros
50
40
-
32
-
-
75
Noya
-
14
-
-
14
-
25
Portosín
-
14
-
-
-
-
21
Carnota
45
40
-
30
-
-
70
Sobrado
-
14
-
-
-
-
25
Finisterre
-
20
-
-
-
-
35
In some rooms
On request
Meeting Rooms
75
Hotel Los Tilos ****
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Fonseca
25
14
-
17
20
40
30
Fonseca + Obradoiro
70
34
-
46
60
100
76
Obradoiro
42
18
-
27
40
70
46
Rosalía
200
50
-
60
200
250
292
Troya
20
14
-
17
18
40
29
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Balneario Compostela ***
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
O Tremo I
36
20
-
20
-
40
47
O Tremo II
36
20
-
20
-
40
46
Brion
80
62
-
62
90
100
100
Os Ánxeles
145
36
-
36
120
170
220
Obradoiro
250
-
-
-
20
250
320
In some rooms
On request
Characteristics of Meeting Rooms **** / ***
Hotel Husa Santiago Apóstol ***
76
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Galicia
250
180
150
70
300
350
360
Sarria
40
24
35
30
-
-
59
Samos
25
15
12
12
-
-
26
-
-
20
20
20
-
36
Cebreiro
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Husa Ciudad de Compostela ***
Meeting Rooms
Sar
Toural
Capacities
Theatre
60
-
School
36
-
Imperial
24
8
"U"
24
-
Banquet
24
8
Cocktail
32
8
m2
100
15
Banquet
650
180
180
300
50
40
-
Cocktail
900
300
300
400
70
60
-
m2
Banquet
-
Cocktail
-
Banquet
-
Cocktail
40
70
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Castro ***
Meeting Rooms
Camino Real
Real I
Real II
Caribe
Camino del Norte
Camino Francés
Camino de la Plata
Capacities
Theatre
700
250
250
350
60
50
-
School
700
140
140
290
45
35
-
Imperial
50
50
80
35
25
15
"U"
700
200
200
300
30
30
-
600
300
300
400
63
60
15
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Hesperia Gelmírez ***
Meeting Rooms
Obradoiro
Capacities
Theatre
180
School
78
Imperial
80
"U"
70
m2
160
On request
Hotel San Carlos ***
Meeting Rooms
San Carlos
Centro de negocios
In some rooms
On request
Capacities
Theatre
-
School
35
60
Imperial
-
"U"
14
24
m2
50
82
Characteristics of Meeting Rooms ***
In some rooms
77
Hotel Herradura ***
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
-
-
14
-
-
-
35
Sala de reuniones
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Pazo de Altamira ***
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
-
-
15
-
-
-
40
Sala de reuniones
In some rooms
On request
Hotel Ruta Jacobea ***
Meeting Rooms
Capacities
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Codex
Theatre
School
-
Imperial
16
20
-
34
Stella
28
28
35
40
45
Monxoi
45
37
60
55
57
Salón Capra
90
60
140
170
196
In some rooms
On request
Hotel C. de Vacaciones Monte do Gozo ***
Characteristics of Meeting Rooms***
Meeting Rooms
78
Capacidades
Theatre
School
Imperial
"U"
Banquet
Cocktail
m2
Xacobeo
-
-
150
200
350
500
474
Santiago
-
-
150
100
180
400
236
Galicia
-
-
-
-
110
210
146
Xacobeo 99
300
150
60
80
-
-
344
Xacobero 93
90
45
30
-
-
-
80
Sala 18
40
20
20
-
-
-
31
Zaragoza
40
20
-
-
-
-
30
Canarias
40
20
20
-
-
-
27
País Vasco
-
-
12
-
-
-
30
In some rooms
On request

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