Tarta de Santiago
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Tarta de Santiago is a traditional Galician cake of almonds, sugar and egg, round and topped with icing sugar showing the Cross of the Order of St James. It has Protected Geographical Indication status: a PGI cake needs at least 33% almonds, 33% sugar and 25% egg, and can be made anywhere in Galicia.
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- Basic ingredients: almonds (at least 33% of the dough weight), sugar (at least 33%) and egg (at least 25%). (Source: AGACAL, Xunta de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)
- Round, topped with icing sugar showing the Cross of the Order of St James. (Source: AGACAL, Xunta de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)
- Made with a base (puff or shortcrust pastry) or without one. (Source: AGACAL, Xunta de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)
- Production area: all of Galicia. (Source: AGACAL, Xunta de Galicia, accessed 24/10/2026)
Where to try it on the Camino
In bakeries and cafés in almost every Galician town on the Camino, and in Santiago. For the PGI cake, look for the indication’s label on the box.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cross on the cake?
The Cross of the Order of St James, drawn in icing sugar on top.
Is it only made in Santiago?
No. The PGI covers cakes made anywhere in Galicia.
How much almond does it have?
A PGI cake has at least 33% almonds by dough weight.
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