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A place where swathes of green dominate the landscape
If golf is more your thing, however, then be sure to show off your best strokes at the Santiago Real Aero Club, an 18-hole course with an abundance of trees and lakes. It is just 10 kilometres from the city and next to Lavacolla airport. Santiago also has quality facilities for sports such as swimming, squash, tennis, paddle tennis and fitness, amongst others. If you fancy it you can even explore the age old streets of the city of Santiago and its surrounding areas by bicycle - highly recommended. This city is also the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Thousands of pilgrims arrive here every year having covered hundreds of kilometres on foot, by bike or even on horseback in this unique experience.
Nature not only surrounds, but gets to the very heart of Santiago de Compostela. The city is set in stunning surroundings, where green is omni-present. Forests, mountains and valleys with the scent of damp earth give this place an extra note of beauty.
If golf is more your thing, however, then be sure to show off your best strokes at the Santiago Real Aero Club, an 18-hole course with an abundance of trees and lakes. It is just 10 kilometres from the city and next to Lavacolla airport. Santiago also has quality facilities for sports such as swimming, squash, tennis, paddle tennis and fitness, amongst others. If you fancy it you can even explore the age old streets of the city of Santiago and its surrounding areas by bicycle - highly recommended. This city is also the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Thousands of pilgrims arrive here every year having covered hundreds of kilometres on foot, by bike or even on horseback in this unique experience.
Santiago is an ideal setting to enjoy the wonderful countryside and a range of sports. We recommend you get to know the city by exploring its parks and gardens. The list is long: Alameda Park, the Santa Susana oak wood, Santo Domingo de Bonaval and Belvís Parks… You can find these places both in the old town and the Ensanche area. They are emblematic spots in the Galician capital. More than a million and a half square metres of public parks and green areas are the clearest evidence of Santiago's commitment to its countryside and the environment.
If golf is more your thing, however, then be sure to show off your best strokes at the Santiago Real Aero Club, an 18-hole course with an abundance of trees and lakes. It is just 10 kilometres from the city and next to Lavacolla airport. Santiago also has quality facilities for sports such as swimming, squash, tennis, paddle tennis and fitness, amongst others. If you fancy it you can even explore the age old streets of the city of Santiago and its surrounding areas by bicycle - highly recommended. This city is also the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Thousands of pilgrims arrive here every year having covered hundreds of kilometres on foot, by bike or even on horseback in this unique experience.
In the area surrounding Santiago there are valleys and woods with luxuriant vegetation, ideal for hiking and other sports and activities. Just half an hour away by car, or with easy train and bus connections, you can get to beaches of great ecological interest.
If golf is more your thing, however, then be sure to show off your best strokes at the Santiago Real Aero Club, an 18-hole course with an abundance of trees and lakes. It is just 10 kilometres from the city and next to Lavacolla airport. Santiago also has quality facilities for sports such as swimming, squash, tennis, paddle tennis and fitness, amongst others. If you fancy it you can even explore the age old streets of the city of Santiago and its surrounding areas by bicycle - highly recommended. This city is also the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Thousands of pilgrims arrive here every year having covered hundreds of kilometres on foot, by bike or even on horseback in this unique experience.
Active tourism, golf, scuba diving…
If you like sports, then you are in luck: Santiago is the destination for you. Within a few kilometres you can practise everything from adventure sports and water sports to fishing and golf. As you can see, there is plenty to choose from. Why not try canyoning, with or without abseiling, in the Serra do Barbanza mountains, 50 kilometres from the city. Otherwise you can try kayaking, hydrospeed, whitewater rafting or kite-surfing on the Ulla, Miño, Tambre and Deza Rivers, or on the waters of the stunning Rías Altas and Baixas Estuaries. Beginner or expert, you can also go scuba diving on the Galicia coast, next to the Arousa estuary, with programmes and courses catering to all levels. There are also many river beaches offering a range of services on the outskirts of Santiago, such as those at Chaián, O Refuxio and Tapia. Not forgetting, of course, the broad sandy beaches to be found along the seafront, many of which are paradise spots, barely half an hour away by car. You can also put your patience and skills with the rod to the test - the rivers and reservoirs in the area are rich in species such as trout and salmon. Read more
If golf is more your thing, however, then be sure to show off your best strokes at the Santiago Real Aero Club, an 18-hole course with an abundance of trees and lakes. It is just 10 kilometres from the city and next to Lavacolla airport. Santiago also has quality facilities for sports such as swimming, squash, tennis, paddle tennis and fitness, amongst others. If you fancy it you can even explore the age old streets of the city of Santiago and its surrounding areas by bicycle - highly recommended. This city is also the final destination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. Thousands of pilgrims arrive here every year having covered hundreds of kilometres on foot, by bike or even on horseback in this unique experience.
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