Municipality in Galicia, Spain
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Tui is a town in Galicia on the north bank of the Miño River, on the border with Portugal. In Castilian Spanish it's "Tuy" but Galician place names are now the official version. It has a well-preserved medieval centre and is one of the start points for the Camino pilgrimage. In 2021 Tui had a population of 17,500.
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Sturdy cathedral built from 1120 in Romanesque style, with the Gothic facade added from 1225. It is a co-cathedral, sharing its status with Vigo.
Sandwich shop.
Friendly place for inexpensive meals.
Pleasant pizzeria, dine in or takeaway.
Great burgers with vegan versions.
Good filling pizza and pasta.
Good value burgers.
Good central place for tapas.
Trad Galician fare, great value for the quality.
Mostly good reviews.
The quality of the food is great, and the prices reasonable.
Pleasant place in the old centre, nowadays an aparthotel rather than a pension.
Clean helpful hostel, for pilgrims only.
Quiet and comfortable in the modern part of town.
Comfy hotel in an attractive 18th-century building.
Smart comfy Parador.
By plane Vigo (VGO) is the closest airport. It has frequent flights from Madrid and daily from Barcelona, but not much internationally beyond a seasonal flight from London Stansted.
Read in the guideAlmost everything in Tui is within a 10-minute walk, and the central streets are traffic-restricted. You need a vehicle for Monte Aloia and to explore further afield.
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