Albergue de Peregrinos do Mosteiro de Vairão

One of the best hostels to stay at during your walk to Santiago! It’s a very old monastery, beautifully well preserved, clean, and in great condition. They have everything you need: good bathrooms, nice showers, comfortable beds, a kitchen with all the essentials for cooking, even a sink to wash your feet after walking and a place to meditate! The staff were extremely friendly! They offer both private and shared rooms. If you want a private one, I recommend booking in advance. They have plenty of beds, but during busy seasons, they can fill up by the end of the day, so be aware of that. The breakfast isn’t very cheap, but there aren’t many places to eat for few kilometers.

What a beautiful oasis after a day walking from Porto. Very welcoming and clean, the monastery is a lovely place to rest and recharge for the onward walk to Santiago (or Fatima). A welcome foot spa with salt and marbles to massage your tired feet was a highlight, and a lovely breakfast too. And a friendly black cat will give you a gentle rub and brush of her/his head as you leave!

Stayed here after the first day of my pilgrimage. Loved the place. It is a lovely old monastery. It has a lot of green space as well, and the volunteers were amazing; very nice and welcoming. The place is very clean, especially the bathrooms. Thank you for the great work :)