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JumpingMARIE, VTer Auspinay and son in Vigo, Spain
El Sireno de la Puerta del Sol
Old street in Vigo
santiago compostela is around two hours from here
I'll be up this way towards the end of September, coming from Portugal and returning that way. There doesn't seem to be much backpacker accommodation in Vigo, a HI hostel and a University affiliated hostel. Are there not many travellers coming here?
I was thinking of staying here and taking a day trip to Santiago de Compostela. Or should I just go straight to Santiago?
What would you recommend for 3 days in Galicia? I will be using buses and trains.
Thanks in advance.
Hi, My bus from Santiago to Porto in May passed through Vigo -- it was very lively and picturesque, steep descents into the Old Town, etc. I was sorry not to stop there. People in Porto later told me Vigo has great nightlife.
Four hostals at backpacker prices in my 2008 guidebook:
Hostal Ría de Arosa, R. Cervantes, 4, 2nd fl. (T. 986 43 50 96) Sept.-June Single: €15
Hostal Ría de Vigo, R. Cervantes, 14, 1st fl. (T. 986 43 72 40) Oct.-June Single: €19
Ancla Dorada Hostal-Residencia, C. Irmandiños, 2 (T. 986 43 66 07) Sept.-June Single: €24
Hospedaje La Estrella, C. Martín Codax, 5 (T. 986 22 50 35) Singles: €20
With 3 days in Galicia, from Vigo, you can take the ferry (45 min.) to Islas Cíes, two connected islands with great beaches and hiking trails.
I had pulpo (octopus) while walking across Galicia, they *know* how to prepare it there, it was delicious!
Have fun!
Salut Pedro! I hadn't seen your reply before posting mine. For the Poster's benefit: I don't have your experience of the area and I think he should explore your suggestions further.
oh you remind me!!! I forgot to mention the place I stayed at in Santiago de Compostela.
I was travelling "backpacker style" and it was perfect, considering. One wing seems geared to pilgrims finally reaching the end of their Camino, that's where I was and it may offer cheaper rates than rest of hotel. I forget exact rate but it was very inexpensive.
Good location, easy walk to Old Town, you can also walk to the Bus Station.
Hostal La Salle
San Roque, 6 y Tras Santa Clara
Santiago
(I'll look up contact info soon as I can and post it here.)
Contact info for Hostal La Salle in Santiago de Compostela:
Telephone: 981-585-667; 981-584-221
FAX: 981-062-846; 981-584-221
Email: info@hostallasalle.com
Webpage: www.hostallasalle.com (in English too)
Online reservations possible.
Thanks for all the great suggestions, friends. I must research Galicia more with all those possibilities. Thanks!
Travel to Tuy by bus or train - only the two trains a day which go on to Portugal stop here but Guillerey station is more used nad very near.
Fortified cathedral and area around it are scenic and interesting. Bridge into Portugal worth seeing- Eiffel. Good to return to Vigo by bus to A Guardia and then bus via Baiona.
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