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general
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Question:
How do I get information on the region?
Answer:
-In the Galicia Tourist Office (Rúa do Vilar,43 Phone 981 58 40 81) or at the website www.turgalicia.es
Question:
How far away is the airport?
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It’s about 10 kms. Taxi’s have a set fare of €15 including luggage. There is a supplement for bicycles. The bus service is run by Freire (see timetable).
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How can I attain the
Answer:
To attain the
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When is the next holy year?
Answer:
In 2010
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How often is a Holy Year celebrated?
Answer:
It is celebrated when the 25th of July falls on a Sunday. Due to leap years, it has an irregular frequency, every 6,5,6 and 11 years.
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When is the Cathedral open?
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The Cathedral is open all day. For the museum see timeteble (entry price is €5).
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When can I see the
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During Holy Years (the next one is in 2010) you can see it every day at the Pilgrims’ mass (12:00pm and 6:00pm during 2004). Other years it can only be seen at religious festivities, or when someone asks for it as part of their offering.
Question:
Why do people bang their heads against the Pórtico de la Gloria?
Answer:
The three stikes should be given to the bust of the Maestro Mateo (author of the Pórtio) to receive some of his wisdom.
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How far is the nearest beach?
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About 35 kms away, at Vilagarcía de Arousa or Noia.
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Where can I go out?
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For an
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Wnere can I find a place to stay?
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In our website there is a section for accomodation, where you will find a list of establishments sorted by their situation, price, category etc. etc.
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What can I visit apart from the Cathedral?
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We reccomend you visit San Martin Pinario, the surrounding streets and squares, the market, San Domingos de Bonaval and Alameda parks and the Colexiata de Sar.
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Where can I eat?
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There are many restaurants in the old town as well as the new town. The wine/tapas area is on the Rúa do Franco and on the Rúa da Raiña. We reccomend that you visit the gastronomy section in our web site.
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Way of St. James
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Question:
Where can I find baggage lockers?
Answer:
At the train and bus station.
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How can the
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By doing the way, and getting your Pilgrim Card stamped at the refuges. You have to do a minimum of 100kms by foot, or 200kms by bike or by horse.
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Where do I get information on the Way?
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At the Xacobeo Tourist Office (Rúa do Vilar 30-32, Phone:981 57 2004) or by visiting the web www.xacobeo.es.
Question:
I'm a pilgrim and I've done the Way by bike. How can I get home with my bike?
Answer:
-By bus it is only possible on the national network. Reservation is required and costs €3. -By plane, tyres must be disinflated and the handle bars turned 90º -Alternatively send the bike by post or by courier.
Question:
I'm a pilgrim and I want to go to Finisterre. How do I do it?
Answer:
-By foot, the way is sign-posted
-By bus with the Arriva bus company. The price is €17.40 return.
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transport
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Question:
How do I get to the train station?
Answer:
Catch the number 6 bus at the Praza de Galicia, or by foot. The train station is 10mins from the city centre.
Question:
How can I get to Vigo or A Coruña?
Answer:
There are buses on the hour to Vigo and to A Coruña. Trains run with a very similar frequency. Visit www.renfe.es for more information.
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How do I get to the bus station?
Answer:
Getting the local bus number 10 from Praza de Galicia. The price is €0.70 and has a frequency every 15-20mins.
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