Santiago de Compostela’s 11th-century cathedral is the destination for a 1,000-year-old pilgrimage to the shrine of St. James, which attracts more than 100,000 devotees annually. The legend of St. James is one of a number of early traditions concerning the missionary activities and final resting places of the Twelve Apostles. The old quarter of Santiago contains a glorious array of Romanesque, baroque and neoclassical buildings. Santiago has a lively atmosphere, attributable in part to the thousands of students who attend the 16th-century university. The prevailing winds from the Atlantic and the surrounding mountains combine to give the city a high annual rainfall. Baiona is an ideal place to relax for a couple of days. The small, scenic port town has an American connection; it was here that the Pinta arrived to announce the discovery of the New World in 1493. A replica of the ship is on display in the town’s harbor.