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Santiago de Compostela Barcelona - S.de Compostela
Posted: Tue June 24, 2008 06:48 AM UTC
Hi everyone,

I'm planning for my trip to spain in october, i will spend the most of the time in barcelona
yet would like to visit Santiago de Compostela!
what are the possibilities to get there? taking "time" into consideration?
abapicho
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Santiago de Compostela Way of St james - Camino Santiago/Jacobeo
Posted: Wed April 9, 2008 05:06 AM UTC
I'm thinking of walking part of this route with a friend in the summer. We aren't sprightly old codgers, although we are over 60, but fit, kinda. We're thinking of walking a fortnight. Is 20km a day a realistic target? If we want to end in Santiago, where should we think of starting? Is there a better forum for this?
johnmperry
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Santiago de Compostela Travelling by bus from Guimaraes to Santiago de compostela
Posted: Wed March 26, 2008 01:39 AM UTC
Hi,
I'm trying to find a way to travel by bus from Guimaraes, Portugal, to Santiago de compostela, Spain. I've tried searching the webpages of Eva, Rede and rodonorte bus companies, but found there's no direct bus from guimaraes to santiago de compostela. Can anyone help me? Thanks a lot!

Regards,
Eunice
epng
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Santiago de Compostela Long Term Car Parking
Posted: Sun March 23, 2008 11:08 AM UTC
We are cycling the Camino from Leon to Santiago. However we wish to leave our car in Santiago for 7 nights since we intend to get a train to Leon for the start of Camino. Does anyone recommend a car park in Santiago that is also relatively safe?
SBrage
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Santiago de Compostela Cookies?
Posted: Sun March 9, 2008 06:57 AM UTC
Hello Everyone!

I am on a hunt to find this almond cookie I ate when I santiago last year at easter time. We were walking up a street, the name I don't remember, but it had stores on both sides and was very close to the cathedral. We were stopped by women outside a store handing out a type of almond cookie or biscotti. It was delicious.. It was not the torta de santiago but a cookie. We went back to buy some and the box had a picture of a man walking on it, i believe a pilgrim..

If anyone knows the name of these cookies please let me know because I have searched so many sites and when i google the cookies that I fine, none of them look right! I would love to order a box or two for my family so if someone can point me in that direction that would be so helpful.. Thank you!
youannoyme143
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Santiago de Compostela Bicycle rental for the camino?
Posted: Thu February 14, 2008 07:35 AM UTC
Hi

Have anybody done the camino by bike, and can you recommend a good place for renting a bicycle at the beginning of the trail?

I do speak and read some spanish, so don't hesitate with links in to spanish rental shops.
metteks
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Santiago de Compostela Basilica in Santiago de Compostela
Posted: Tue October 16, 2007 05:49 PM UTC
What kind of souvenirs are found in this area? Are photography allowed inside the basilica( when there is no service going on)? Thank you.
travlbee
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Santiago de Compostela Camino Frances , in November
Posted: Sat October 13, 2007 02:20 PM UTC
Hello,

i'm planning to make the last few stations of the camino, starting form Sarria on 11 Nov. (planned arrival in Santiago - 15 Nov)
I tried to gather a smuch information as i can.
Are there any practical advices, anybody could give, for this specific time of the year ?

thanks in advance
thorenburg
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Santiago de Compostela TRAIN FROM SANTIAGO TO OPORTO
Posted: Sun September 2, 2007 12:03 PM UTC
I land in Santiago on tuesday 18th september but i need to be in Porto in Portugal by evening time.

Is it possible to get a train to Porto ? if so how long does it take and how much does it cost...Thank You
looprevil
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Santiago de Compostela Public transport in Galithia
Posted: Sat September 1, 2007 06:41 PM UTC
What is the best way to get from the airport in Santiago de Compostela to Vigo?
Elshbert
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Santiago de Compostela Price of Beer in Northern Spain
Posted: Fri August 24, 2007 11:21 PM UTC
Can someone please answer a question for my husband. One of his mates told him that a carton of beer cost $12Aud ( 7.20Euro). And another thing he was told was that you can get a drivers license at 15 years old. All my research says 18. Thanks
nezz
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Santiago de Compostela Seminario Mayor
Posted: Sat July 7, 2007 09:55 PM UTC
Ten years ago I made a wonderful trip to Galicia and while in Santiago, I stayed at "Seminario Mayor", the seminary, which is a hostel while students are on holiday. Apart from rather economical, I found the rooms to be clean and calm.

Next month I'm back to Galicia again. On the Galicia guide I recently bought, it says that if you stay at Seminario in Santiago, one might come up with some "infection".

No idea if they refer to lice or whatever. For me it's hard to believe that it has changed so much for the last 10 years and think the author must be exagerating. I would book a bedroom there at once but my wife, who has never been to Santiago, is afraid of what we read on the guide.
Has anyone stayed there recently? Is it worhtwhile staying there?
xinoxano
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Santiago de Compostela Taxi or Bus fare from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela
Posted: Sun June 17, 2007 06:12 AM UTC
I will visit Vigo by a passenger ship in August.
The ship arrives at 8 am and departs at 4 pm.
Can I visit Santiago de Compostela by bus or taxi?
yokamura
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Santiago de Compostela Restaurants and English language
Posted: Wed June 6, 2007 06:59 PM UTC
I will be visiting this Saturday for 3 days. Is it hard to find restaurants where waiters speak english or where menus are printed in english. If so can anybody recomend restaurants where english is well spoken.
Regards
Dermot
dermot224
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Santiago de Compostela Places to visit around Santiago
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 06:55 PM UTC
Hi,

I will go to Santiago de Compostela for 3 days. I was thinking about spending 2 days in Santiago and go somewhere else for a day. What would you recommend?

I will be using public transport so should be kind of close to Santiago as I don't want to spend the day travelling. Any suggestion?

Thanks in advance,
LosSuaves
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Santiago de Compostela Suggested Sites
Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 06:33 PM UTC
Please ignore previous post --Wrong Dates--
I will be in Santiago De Compestela from Sat Afternoon June 9 until Tue June 12.
Can anyone suggest an itinerary for me for Sun morning/Afternoon and Monday morning Afternoon. I wish to see as much as possible of the old town as posssible. I dont mind having to walk a lot.
Thanks
Dermot
dermot224
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Santiago de Compostela Accomodations in SDC
Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 01:03 PM UTC
hi!
Going to study in Santiago de Compostella for one month in July, but accomodations offered by school are a bit too expensive on my opinion.Would like to know, if there are any chances of finding accomodations at a reasonable price (appartment) on my own in July in SDC?
ilvia
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Santiago de Compostela From Santiago to Finisterre (Fisterra)
Posted: Mon April 16, 2007 06:29 PM UTC
Hello! I am planning to visit Santiago de Compostela in June 07. I have a few questions that I hope somebody can give me some advice:

1/ How many days do you reckon I should stay in SDC the city itself(excluding tours to other regions)? 3 days max.?

2/ I have read that there are local day tours to Finisterre from SDC. Is that true?

3/ I have also read that it takes 3 days to walk from SDC to Finisterre. Is that true? Are there a lot of people along the route (since I am an independent traveller, female, safety is a big precaution)?

MANY THANKS in advance.
psycho_00480
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Santiago de Compostela walking at easter time
Posted: Tue January 16, 2007 03:36 PM UTC
when starting the camino at St. Jean Pied de Port around Eastern 2007, which weather conditions will be there in this area? Are there many pilgrims at that time?
gertraudwild
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Santiago de Compostela Finisterre and guided walks around Santiago
Posted: Sun December 31, 2006 12:44 AM UTC
Hi, any help on this question welcomed!
I'm visiting SDC for the first time in January, just a short break of 2 full days. I'd like to see Finisterre if possible during my visit. I understand that a public bus goes there, but does anyone know if there are organised day tours- so I might get to see other villages etc. Also, are there guided walks around SDC, either with a guide, or recorded info etc?
I'm quite happy just to wander around by myself, but I sometimes find that a guided tour gives a better insight for a first time visitor.

Thanks,
Sue X
suvanki
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Santiago de Compostela Nightlife between christmas and New Year
Posted: Fri November 10, 2006 08:51 PM UTC
I am thinking of visiting Santiago de compostela 28th - 30th December, will their be much nightlife
racs
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Santiago de Compostela madrid-santiego de compostella
Posted: Fri October 27, 2006 10:36 PM UTC
Hello!i would lika to ask a question,hoping that somebody knows the answer:) so,i am going to spain in november and i would like to know which would be the quickiest and cheapest way to get from madrid to santiego de compostella.
thanks,ieva
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Santiago de Compostela el camino de santiago..a little bit of adventure
Posted: Mon October 16, 2006 12:22 PM UTC
hi there,
i and my boyfriend would like to go try a little bit of the road of Santiago this December..y would like to see santiago de compostela.would it be rare to go there since i am a muslim and he a buddist? how would they treat us ? any chance of free accomodation or food?
we will probably go first to Madrid ..but what route do you recommend to at least get the spirit of pilgrimage? Perhaps we we could go until a corunia y from there after walking a bit we can reach compostela,what do you say?
Lastly would it be freezing cold in December?
thank you
wendyes
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Santiago de Compostela Fatima to Santiago de Compostela
Posted: Mon September 25, 2006 10:41 AM UTC
Dear Friends! I need yor advice how to get from Fatima to Santiago de Compostela in a guickest way. I found at http://www.cp.pt/ that there is a suitable train from Fatima to Valenca (8:19 - 14:28, 12:46 - 18:21) but I am not sure how to get to SdC from Valenca. This is probably regional feature of railway sites.
Any other oportunities with travel by bus or train overnight from Fatima, Porto or Salamanca?
Thanks. Yuri.
demch
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Santiago de Compostela Barcelona-Santiago de Compostela
Posted: Thu September 14, 2006 09:19 AM UTC
Hello! I'm from Russia, Saint-Petersbutg. I'v taken a tour to Barcelona and now try to find the cheapest way to Santiago de Compostela, as i've been always dreaming about seeing OCEAN!!!! Could you please advise me some cheapest ways to realise my dream. Thanks.
CHEERS.
Xenia
xuxad
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Santiago de Compostela Car Hire - Bus Prices
Posted: Tue August 29, 2006 03:14 PM UTC
Hi VTers

Anyone can suggest to me please in regards to

1. lOCAL CAR HIRE COMPANY IN SANTIAGO. i WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP THE CAR IN SANTIAGO, SAY 6OCTOBER, RETURN IN GRANADA ON 18OCT. I KNOW THOSE LOCAL CAR HIRE COMPANY NORMALLY HAS GOOD RATES AND SADLY, IN SPANISH TOO. i NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME WITH FINDING OUT THE INFO..

2. WHAT ABOUT A CHEAP AND RELIABLE BUS COMPANZ FROM SANTIAGO TO PORTO. ANY SPECIAL PRICE FOR 2 PEOPLE?

Appeciate any help. I plan to visit santiago for 3nights.

THANKS VTERS in advance

J.
chirpy383
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Santiago de Compostela Hotel location
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 07:39 AM UTC
I have a good hotel deal at the Hotel Puerta del Camino in Santiago. Please
could you let me know whether the location of the hotel is good for easy access
to the old town and other attractions?
If you consider the location not to be good do you have any recommendations?
Thanks

Geoff
wardy51
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Santiago de Compostela What to do
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 11:17 AM UTC
I have the choice of visiting santiago or santander in October for three nights. With regard to sightseeing/walking, do you think there will be enough to occupy me during my stay in either place? Thanks Geoff
wardy51
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Santiago de Compostela santiago to barcelona
Posted: Fri May 5, 2006 09:40 PM UTC
hi im looking for the cheapest way to get to barcelona from santiago and then back. i dont care if its six days on a bus, i just need to get there for cheap!!! cheers :)
ashtraygirl
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Santiago de Compostela Homeward bound
Posted: Thu May 4, 2006 07:13 PM UTC

Anyone got info on the cheapest and quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostella to Madrid Airport
Bus Train or Flights please give as much info as possible.
Thanks for your help

TCLP
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