Vigo to Santiago de Compostela

[Allegriaof68]

Hi everyone. I'm writing from Canada as a total newbie to Camino pilgrimages. But I think/feel (fear) haha the Camino is calling....

I will be in Portugal at the end of August this year - and I thought I might try to walk Vigo to Santiago. I am hoping to try this as a first experience to see if I've got it in me to attempt the full Camino Frances next year.

My main question is about lodging in Porto. I am overwhelmed as to where to stay and rest for a day or two before I set out to Vigo. I would prefer a private room. Do you have a favourite place to stay in Porto that isn't terribly expensive, quiet but close to some nice restaurants?

 

[rainswift]

Replying to follow answers in this thread. I am also staying in Porto for a night before I start walking. I've booked at the Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto but that's not a private room. Would be curious to see recommendations also.

 

[El Ramon]

Vigo can be tricky, the first time I came through there I found rooms were outrageously expensive , ended up taking ferry over to Cangas to spend the night...loved it...
on my two other starts from Vigo ended up just getting a hotel to start my caminos...I was bringing first time pilgrims ...I've stayed at both the Hotel Arsus , and Ogalia..both were clean and comfortable....small rooms..almost on the camino...and very close to the train station .I was able to pay 45 and 60 euros ...expensive for sure but I splurge on my first and last nights....you've made a great choice for a camino, I highly recommend the variante espiritual if you have the extra day. Buen Camino

 

[Allegriaof68]

Vigo can be tricky, the first time I came through there I found rooms were outrageously expensive , ended up taking ferry over to Cangas to spend the night...loved it...
on my two other starts from Vigo ended up just getting a hotel to start my caminos...I was bringing first time pilgrims ...I've stayed at both the Hotel Arsus , and Ogalia..both were clean and comfortable....small rooms..almost on the camino...and very close to the train station .I was able to pay 45 and 60 euros ...expensive for sure but I splurge on my first and last nights....you've made a great choice for a camino, I highly recommend the variante espiritual if you have the extra day. Buen Camino

Thank you for that tip about Cangas.