Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is a city in Spain.

Hitchhiking out

Getting out toward France was difficult as all roads kind of leave in that direction. Best I found was to head out from the airport in the direction of Lugo and then Oviedo. This is the coastal road route. From here there is a lot of tourists and you are more likely to get soemone foreign who is more likely to pick you up than the locals.

Sleep

Just outside of Santiago is a small town called "Monte do Gozo". Some Pilgrims stop there before entering the city. It's a huge center and has almost 2000 beds. There is a frequent bus line that will take you to walking distance of the town centre. Apparently it works with donations.