Beach after Santiago

[CaminoClo]

Hi All, I have been researching the possibility of spending a few days at the beach after Santiago. Lots of info but hard to find exactly what I'm looking for - has anyone stayed in a hostel near the beach in that area that you would recommend?
Thanks!

 

[KinkyOne]

Hi All, I have been researching the possibility of spending a few days at the beach after Santiago. Lots of info but hard to find exactly what I'm looking for - has anyone stayed in a hostel near the beach in that area that you would recommend?
Thanks!

Fisterra, Muxia, A Coruna, Ferrol? These are all finish/start places of different Caminos. GoogleMaps them.
As for really tourist places near SdC there are Noia an Muros to the west. They are both on the bus line Fisterra-Santiago.

Enjoy!

 

[Jersey]

For me it will be La Coruna and Cangas next month.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Noia !!!!!!

 

[alaskadiver]

We went to Isla de Arousa for 5 days.

http://www.musingsfromthelastfrontier.com/illa-de-arousa/

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Perhaps the closest beach to Santiago on a direct train line is Villagarcia de Arousa.

 

[t2andreo]

La Coruna is on the coast and is an approximate 50-minute train ride from Santiago. There are many trains each day. The train station in La Coruna is NOT in the center of the city or very near the seacoast. But buses are available at the train station.

Bear in mind that this is summer, and peak beach season. You cannot expect to find "pilgrim pricing" at beach area accommodations.

The Galicia Office of Tourism, located at the Pilgrim Office (other side of the courtyard) will be able to help you with lodging. There is also both RENFE (train) and ALSA (bus) counters down the hall from the Pilgrim Office, in the same building. It has become a one-stop shop.

I hope this helps.

 

[Sarah Olson]

Yes! A few km before Finesterre is Hotel Alan do Mar...It is a very nice hotel, the people are super (mostly French and English speakers, I think), the breakfast was fabulous, and it's a quick walk to the beach. You can open the window in your room and hear the surf all night long! I even had the beach all to myself for sunrise in the morning. I hate even telling anyone about it. =)