June 24 - Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is very prosperous and signs of the county's financial problems are not evident here in Galicia (cross between Portuguese and Spanish). Santiago has a generally festive atmosphere, as travellers (pilgrims) from all over the world celebrate the end of a long journey. The pilgrims arrive on foot, horseback and bike from 8 routes all leading to Santiago de Compostella. Those arriving on horseback must be escorted into town.