Santiago De Compostela - Essential Information
Airport
Lavacolla Airport (SCQ)
The airport is located ten kilometres northeast of the city.
Taxis are just outside the terminal, and the 15-20 minutes ride to the city centre costs around € 18. For more information on taxis, call +34 981 591 575.
You can also take a bus to the central bus station in Santiago which operates from 06.50-23.00 on weekdays and from 08.30-21.00 on weekends. For more information on the autobus service, call +34 981 588 111 / 981 542 416.
Public transport
The historic city centre of Santiago de Compostela is small and most areas are closed to traffic – a good pair of shoes is therefore best for moving around in the historic town centre. Around the city hub, there is an extensive network of buses in Santiago de Compostela. The price for a bus ticket is € 0.85 per trip, but it is cheaper in the long run to buy a travel card available with 10, 20 or 30 trips. Night buses depart from Plaza de Galicia.
Bicycles can be rented from Bici-Total, Avenida de Lugo 221, and from Tour’n’Ride, General Pardinas,
A 48 hours Compostela pass gives free access to public transport and free entry to museums, as well as various discounts in shops and restaurants. It is for sale at the tourist office.
Taxi
Radio Taxi 24 hours
Post
Post office:
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 08.30-20.30 and Saturday 09.30-14.00.
Stamps are also sold in estancos, or tobacconist’s shops, recognised by the T sign.
Pharmacy
Valdes Cabo 24 hours:
Dentist
Medical emergency number: 061
Telephone
Country code Spain: +34
Area code: 981
Electricity
220 or 225 Volts
