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Hello,
My boyfriend and myself are moving to Santiago at the end of May and I am looking for a cheap short term flat to arrive to while we sort out bank accounts, NIE and long term accomodation.
When holidaying there we usually stay at the Hostal Mapoula which is a very reasonable 49 euros for...
Hello,
Thanks for this post as it is something I have been worrying about. I am moving to Santiago at the end of January and amidst all the organisation that goes with it the most pressing anxiety for me is getting English language books to read when I am there.
I read 2 books a week and have...
Apartments
Thank you Ivar,
I have been to Santiago before and noticed there does seem to be a lot of 'se aquila' signs around. I just wandered if there were any estate agents specialising in rentals. I will look into the links and I am coming to Santiago again in a few weeks so maybe I can...
Hola and greetings from a wet and miserable bank holiday Monday in London,
I am planning on moving to Santiago next year and want to do some reseach on rental accomodation in the city. I am looking for a one or two bedroom flat.
I haven't came across much on the net and wondered whether...
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I am trying to find out when the 10 day Feria del Ganado happens in Santiago? I think it is in May sometime but wondered what the actual dates were.
Thank you in advance.
Jacqui
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Hotel Mapoula is in the centre near Plaza de Galicia and has 24 hour concierge, so I expect they let you book in at any time. It's about 39 euros in high season for a double with bathroom.
http://mapoula.com/
The rooms on the same level as the reception are biggest but they have...
Hello Ivar,
No I did not book my tickets hoping for a fiesta, we usually visit Spain in August for those. We are coming over to chill out, do some walking, see some Art and have some fabulous food and wine. A fiesta would be a bonus but not essential for fun in Galicia.
Thanks for the...
Hello and Happy New Year to everyone,
I am coming to Santiago on Saturday 28th Of January for ten day's. When I booked my plane tickets months ago I noticed they were higher for this period and Ivar said it might be because there are some fiestas taking place.
I will be in Santiago and...
Thank you once again Ivar and Peter, I shall go to the tourismo when I arrive and I shall let you know how I get on .
I have visited both the tourismos in Santiago and found them to be a bit vague and mysterious, but hopefully I can glean some information from them this time.
Looking...
Hello again,
I am coming back to Santiago in late January and wondered if there are any marked walks we could do in the countryside that last a few hours.
Would the tourismo have any trails and information or is there a book I could buy? :shock:
Any recomendations would be appreciated...
Afternoon Ivar,
I have been to many, many El cortes all over Spain but have never eaten in one. I wouldn't eat at a department store in Britain and in Spain there are so many restaurants with character and good value home cooked food to choose from.
We did nearly consider eating at the bar...
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I am a big fan of Entre Ruas (Callejon de Entre Ruas) which is in the tiny square between Ruas Nova and Vilar. They do a really good simple menu for 9 euro's with great Caldo, grilled meats and fish.
La Bodeguillia De San Roque is a bit more upmarket (Rua Da San Roque near the...
Hello again,
I was hoping to come back to Santiago for my birthday in February 2006.
I have been looking at Ryanair flights (Sale on till midnight tonight) and noticed that the prices shoot up after the tenth of February. From £1.29/£4.99 to £54.
Is there a fiesta or something big...
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I travelled from Bilbao to a Coruna last year and took the bus which seemd to be quicker and cheaper than the train. It took around ten hours in all but the scenery was stunning and you do stop for snack breaks and leg stretching. Alsa, the bus company I used do go from San sebastian...
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We booked to stay at the Hostel Libredon Barbantes for a week in April. It was 40 eoros plus tax. When we arrived we took one look at the room which was absolutely tiny and looked onto a corrugated iron roof and alley. We left and wandered about and found Mapoula
http://mapoula.com/...
art and culture replied
Thank you very , very much Ivar for getting back to me so quickly and with so much information.
I shall have a look at the links you gave me and let you know how I get on. I did notice when we were in Santiago that most clubs and events that were advertised on posters...
Hello,
Returned from another fantastic trip to Santiago, this time made easier by Ryanair. It is really one of the most fun cities I ever visited in Spain.
I wondered if anyone would know the best way to obtain a list of the smaller art galleries and music venues. I could go to the...
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