Padrón
A small town where legend says the remains of St. James came ashore. It is a stop on the Portuguese Way and home to the poet Rosalía de Castro’s house museum and the famous Padrón peppers.
Padrón lies on the Ulla River about 20 km south of Santiago. Legend says the stone boat carrying the remains of St. James landed here. The Roman stone post used to tie up the boat (pedrón, which gave the town its name) is preserved beneath the altar of the Santiago church. The house museum of Galician poet Rosalía de Castro is beside the train station. Padrón is also the home of the “Padrón pepper,” known for the saying “some are hot, some are not.” You can buy them at the summer Sunday market. The train ride takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Alameda Park
- Collegiate Church of Santa María a Real do Sar
- Rúa do Franco
- Colexio de Fonseca
- Praza do Obradoiro
- Cathedral Museum & Rooftop Tour
- Praza das Praterías
- Hostal dos Reis Católicos