El Ensanche Zona Nuova Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Galicia Plaza
Explore the great outdoors at Galicia Plaza, a lovely green space in Santiago de Compostela. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.
Obradoiro Square
See some of the city’s most impressive architectural achievements in this handsome public square.
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Santiago de Compostela at this exciting market.
University of Santiago de Compostela
Explore the campus of University of Santiago de Compostela during your travels in Santiago de Compostela. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
San Martino Pinario Monastery
Look inside this lovely Baroque monastery, which is home to a collection of valuable paintings, sacred objects and gold works.
Activities
Santiago Cathedral Guided Tour with Portico de la Gloria
Guided Tour Santiago Cathedral, Museum and Old City
Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral, Museum, and Old Town Tour
Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago with Roofs and Tower
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria
Our pick of the best El Ensanche Zona Nuova Hotel Deals
Limehome Santiago de Compostela
"Did not use kitchen or laundry but glad to have if needed"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Compostela Hotel
"Céntrico, excelente ubicación."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Eurostars Araguaney
"Very comfortable, clean hotel - all the usual stuff. But the highlight is the front desk staff. When I missed my day tour (because I didn't realize there was a one hour change between Portugal and Spain), the staff went out of their way to help me rescue my day by finding public transport options. ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Gelmírez
"Clean room, good breakfast and staff. Great location."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Nest Style Santiago
"Cozy, modern, and perfectly located near the historic center and the Cathedral. Comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere for exploring Santiago de Compostela. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Lux Santiago Hotel
"Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around El Ensanche Zona Nuova
Santiago de Compostela City Centre
Santiago de Compostela City Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and with sights like Galicia Plaza and Alameda Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santiago de Compostela.
Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and you can see some sights area like Plaza de la Quintana and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum.
Barrio de San Pedro
Though Barrio de San Pedro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mercado de Abastos de Santiago and Plaza de la Quintana.
Vista Alegre
While there might not be top attractions in Vista Alegre, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Convento de San Francisco de Santiago and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum.
San Lazaro
San Lazaro is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Congress and Exposition Center of Galicia and San Lazaro Stadium.
