Parada de Francos

This wonderful accommodation is located just 12 kilometers from the city of Santiago de Compostela. More specifically, it is located at Rúa de Francos, at the foot of a centenary 'cabalelría'.

Rúa de Francos is a small town of about 300 inhabitants, through which passes the famous Portuguese Way. Rúa de Francos, belongs to the municipality of Teo, in the Galician province of A Coruña.

It is said that it was one of the settlements of medieval pilgrims of French origin, who fled in Santiago as well as in its surroundings.

This small and cozy locality, has a wide esplanade that is full of old oaks. In the immediate vicinity, there is a Gothic cruceiro, which is considered one of the oldest of Galicia.

It is not surprising that the house enjoys a privileged environment. It has a great charm, since the town is small but full of history and with an atmosphere of pilgrimage fabuloso.

The house has a style very typical of a Galician house tardicional. It is surrounded by a natural landscape that invites relaxation, tranquility and above all to the well-being.

It is said that the town is the last stop of the Portuguese Way, before arriving in Santiago. So this accommodation becomes an almost mandatory stop.

The house has different common rooms, and independent rooms. Each of the common rooms are equipped with all the necessary elements.

One of the strong points of the house is the outdoor area. There is a beautiful garden with a great barbecue, where you can enjoy lunch and dinner outdoors, in the company of familaires or friends, surrounded by a environment natural perfecta.

It has been only 7 years since this house opened its doors, and it has become a very cozy place, offering the customs of a typical village house, but renovated and adapted with all the most modern comforts.

The best thing about this acsa is the location. It has two very interesting and recommended options: visit the capital of Santiago de Compostela and parcipate trek en in the vicinity of the house.

In the vicinity of the house, there are wonderful routes, which include those of Camino de Santiago o Camino Portugués.

If you want to visit Santiago de Compostela, a few kilometers you can do it and discover places of interest and monuments very important, such as:

• Cathedral of Santiago: is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Spain. It is an emblematic cathedral that dates from the eleventh century, and that with its visit ends the Camino de Santiago.
• Monastery of San Martín Pinario: is a great Benedictine monastery, which houses a fabulous museum with art. It was founded in the 10th century.
• Gaiás, Cidade da Cultura: This architectural complex is an almost obligatory visit. It is designed by Peter Eisenman, and is erected on the summit of Mount Gaiás.
• Plaza del Obradoiro: The most famous main square of the Galician capital. The highlights are its emblematic buildings such as the Palace of Rajoy, the Hostal de los Reyes Católicos, the Colegio de San Jerónimo or the very Cathedral of Santiago.