A Quinta da Auga

Chic former millhouse in historic Santiago de Compostela

Set on the banks of the River Sar, Hotel Quinta da Auga sits snugly within a leafy private estate fringed by oak and chestnut trees. This 18^th century former millhouse is now an indulgent boutique hotel with impeccable eco credentials.

Know It All

Hit the spot
In a residential quarter of historic Santiago de Compostela.

Come here for...
● A gorgeous Galician getaway. ● Full-on spa pampering. ● One of Spain's most historic towns on your doorstep.

Amenities
There are extensive spa facilities with an indoor pool and all the trimmings. You'll also find a restaurant specialising in Galician cuisine.

Be savvy
It’s just the place for an unwinding spa weekend.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
58 rooms and suites.

Special features
All rooms are individually furnished with antique furniture and contemporary furniture. Most have appealing garden views.

Pillow Talk
Splash out if you can on the sprawling suite, whose windowside jacuzzi tub overlooks the River Sar forest.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Restaurante Filigrana is one of the best in town and serves some of the best Galician cuisine around. Go for Turnips tops au gratin with San Simon, the local cheese. Other favourites include freshly caught local monkfish with king prawns and rice.

Breakfast
Galician breakfast including freshly baked bread local cheese and homemade marmalade is served until 11:00.

Room service
Breakfast and evening meals can be taken in your room.

Activities

See & Do
The historic cathedral is one of the most important sites of pilgrimage and you should make a beeline for it. Wander around the medieval city centre, or check out the more contemporary at the museum of modern art, being sure to stop off on the way for some tapas in Franco street. The gorgeous beaches on the coast are not too far away if you just want to soak up some rays.

Spa
The spa at A Quinta da Auga is a haven of serenity and relaxation offering the perfect place to unwind and be pampered. Following the western philosophy of hydrotherapy and the eastern of touch therapy, you can get everything from saunas and steam baths to massages and facials. The spa boasts a swimming pool, ice cabin, jacuzzi and hydrotherapy circuit, as well as offering a host of treatments.

Diary Dates
July 25
Saint James’s Day is the most important festival in Santiago (he is the patron saint after all) and is a heady mix of religious observance plenty of partying. Expect fireworks, feasting, and music.

May/June
Ascencion is week long riot of live music, live entertainment, fairs and revelry.