What is the dress code for Santiago de Compostela?

Additional Info. Please follow the dress code to enter to the Cathedral or any other Catholic church: cover your shoulders and midriff, wear shorts and skirts that come down to at least mid-thigh, no plunging necklines or see-through clothing.



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Can you wear shorts in Spain? Yes, it is acceptable. Shorts are worn in the summer months of June, July, and August. Locals also wear shorts in late spring and early fall if it's hot.

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Our advice would be to save your shorts and sarong for the beach; wearing them elsewhere will label you as a tourist. Also, skimpy or tight-fitting clothes may result in unwanted attention. A loose cotton shirt makes a great cover-up over swimwear and looks equally good away from the beach too.

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Low cuts and sleeveless clothing - Make sure to not wear sleeveless clothing while visiting Sagrada Familia. Any kind of low cuts at the neck and the back, off-shoulder tops, tank tops and blouses with spaghetti straps are not allowed.

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Visitors are required to dress appropriately by covering their shoulders and wearing trousers/skirts that come below the mid-thighs. Hats, swimwear and costumes with promotional content or offensive/distracting designs are not allowed.

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We would recommend that you do not pack a pillow for the Camino de Santiago. We don't think you will need a pillow, unless you're planning to wild camp of course. All albergues and guest houses will have pillows.

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Sneakers are also a staple piece when traveling in Spain, which makes exploring much more comfortable. Nicer sneakers are paired with EVERYTHING. This includes dresses, skirts, shorts, jeans you name it. Currently, platform sneakers can be frequently seen throughout the day.

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How to dress in Spain so you don't look like a tourist
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  5. Watch out for pickpockets.


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It's usually not socially acceptable to go shirtless or wear a bikini top away from the beach in Spain, and it's actually illegal in certain places. This applies to those who are carrying out sports activities as well, be it jogging or riding a bike.

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