Nearest Lodgings |
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| Cambados | 46km |
| Pontevedra | 50km |
| Ferrol | 71km |
| Vilalba | 84km |
| Santo Estevo | 87km |
| Baiona (Bayona) | 88km |
| Monforte de Lemos | 94km |
| Tui | 94km |
| Verin | 138km |
| Ribadeo | 142km |
| Villafranca del Bierzo | 145km |
| Puebla de Sanabria | 182km |
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Mixture of history, art and tradition, the dream of pilgrims and an emblem of Santiago, the 'Hostal Reyes Católicos', located in the Plaza do Obradoiro, forms a magnificent golden corner with the cathedral, imparting beauty on one of the most visited regional capitals of the world. The 'Hostal', which originated as a Royal Hospital in 1499 to give shelter to the numerous travellers making their way to Santiago, today continues to invite the traveller to enjoy a universal and fascinating city. Considered to be the oldest hotel in the world, it is also one of the most luxurious and beautiful. It has four cloisters of immense beauty, elegant living rooms, spectacular bedrooms and a luxurious dining room which offers fish and meat dishes cooked 'a la gallega', in addition to the classical caramelized apple 'filloas' (crepes) and cream. |
Interesting Places: Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Plaza do Obradoiro, A Coruña (62 km). Rías Altas and Rías Baixas. - Vigo (100 km), Baiona (110 km), Finisterre and Costa do Morte (110 km)
Activities: Bungee Jumping, Canoeing, Climbing, Fishing, Horse riding, Kayak, Paragliding, Rafting, River fishing, Swimming, Tennis, Trekking, Wing delta
Regional Menu: The Hostal dos Reis Católicos offers the travelers a varied menu, comprising many fishes and meats cooked in the galician way, and sweets like apple and caramel cream 'filloas' (kind of pancakes), quite a classic here.
Festivities: Santiago Apóstol 25 July, Santiago, Viking disembarkation first Sunday of August, Catoira, 35 km., Naval Combat third Saturday of August, Vilagarcía, 40 km., Seafood Festival 7 and 15 October, O Grove, 76 km.
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