This resort in Esposende faces the Cávado River and is 200 metres from the Atlantic Ocean. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym. Free parking is available.
Facing the River Cávado in the well known tourist area of Esposende, Hotel Mira Rio offers rooms overlooking the surrounding fields and the River Cávado.
suzanne
United Kingdom
A basic hotel but expensive compared to other hotels we've stayed at in Portugal with just ok facilities. No bottles of water or kettle
Situated 300 metres from the Apulia Praia Beach, this hotel features modern, air-conditioned rooms with balconies. There is an on-site restaurant and a terrace for sunny weather.
Karen
United Kingdom
A lovely clean hotel with nice decor throughout with friendly staff. Got surprise upgrading to include a balcony, looking down the street to the church.
Superb range of self service continental breakfast, varied breads, cakes, coffees etc.
As a big group arrived I was told no room for dining-in, but at the bar they offered pizza (2 types) had a long wait but was the friendly bar/reception staff looking out for me that made it worthwhile.
Offering a shared lounge and river view, EsposendeGuesthouse is set in Esposende, 2 km from Esposende Beach and 31 km from Shipyards of Viana do Castelo.
Higgins
South Africa
Very welcoming and helpful reception.
Beautiful room with balcony and a view.
Good value for money.
The Vintage Hotel Parque do Rio built in the year 72 is situated in the Ophir pine forest, between the Cávado River and the protected coastline. It features 2 outdoor swimming pools and sun loungers.
David
United Kingdom
Extremely friendly welcome. The staff were a great advert for the hotel.
Featuring a terrace, Eskama hostel is located in Esposende in the Norte Region region, 2.1 km from Esposende Beach and 31 km from Shipyards of Viana do Castelo.
Bert-jan
Netherlands
Nice cheap room on the camino portuguese. Location is great
Located in Esposende and only 1.5 km from Barrelas Beach, Casa do Avô Grande provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
siobhan
United Kingdom
The location was much further out than a 10 minute walk from Esposende bus station but worth the walk.
The accommodation was even nicer in reality than the photos. Very relaxed vibe and beautiful views.
Fly to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Porto, then drive 45km north to Esposende. Alternatively, take a train or bus to Braga, then a local bus to Esposende. For domestic travellers, direct buses from major cities are available.
The most convenient airport for Esposende, Portugal is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto. It's approximately 35km away, offering numerous domestic and international flights, making it accessible and efficient for travellers.
Esposende, Portugal, offers limited public transport. The local bus service, Transdev, operates infrequently. Taxis are available but may require pre-booking. Cycling is popular, with bike rental services accessible. Walking is feasible within the town centre. Car hire is recommended for exploring the wider region. Always verify schedules and availability.
The best area to stay in Esposende, Portugal is the city centre. It's popular for its proximity to beaches, restaurants, and shops. Perfect for convenience and accessibility.
Esposende, Portugal enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. Average temperatures range from 8-15°C in winter (December to February) and 15-25°C in summer (June to August). The wettest period is typically from October to April, while the driest months are May to September. There are no monsoon or hurricane seasons in Esposende.
What guests said about Esposende:
8.0
Scored 8.0
All the good restaurants are outside Esponsende - mainly in...
All the good restaurants are outside Esponsende - mainly in Apulia. A nice little hike or short taxi ride. Bridge to Fao needs some TLC, at least if you walk over it. Fantastic views, but the rusty bits on the footpath high above the water are somewhat anxiety-inducing (and I even heard that from experienced Camino walkers ...) Would not walk over a second time ...
Brooklynhere
United States
10
Scored 10
Esposende was one of the best places to stay that we have...
Esposende was one of the best places to stay that we have had on this trip for the Camino de Santiago. The people that run the hotel are wonderful and very friendly. Everything is very clean and they have a great lounge with a good kitchen to make what you want. I would recommend them and their rooms to anyone going to that area.
Richard Peregrin
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
We thought everybody had left town.
We thought everybody had left town. The whole place was strangely quiet and deserted. We struggled to find an open place to eat. It was early September. A lot of derelict buildings.
Just about good enough for a one night Camino stopover.
Francis O’Gorman
Ireland
8.0
Scored 8.0
We are an elderly couple who have been to the area many...
We are an elderly couple who have been to the area many times since 1975 and never tire of it. It has not suffered overdevelopment like many other resorts. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the food and laid back style . The surrounding area such as Ponte de Lima is superb so a car enhances the experience.
David
Spain
6.0
Scored 6.0
Esposende is a nice little town and a cool spot for...
Esposende is a nice little town and a cool spot for kitesurfing. When I was there it was quiet and relaxing. I couldn't find amazing places for lunch or dinner actually, but some nice local patisseries instead. Having said that, there is some offer, just not to the level I was hoping. The coast is nice, the wind strong, people are nice too, and it is very close to other nice towns in the north of Portugal
fabioferli
Spain
8.0
Scored 8.0
Very nice place with nice sea and the special cakes from Fao...
Very nice place with nice sea and the special cakes from Fao. If you are in Esposende you have definitely to go to get some "Clarinhas de Fão". Fão is on the south bank of the river. You can find them in a very small "pastelaria".
The facility was very clean and nicely designed. The bed and room were very comfortable. The staff was very kind and attentive, always available and helpful. They pay attention to details that make it safe for guests. We were riding our bicycles on the Camino de Santiago, arriving extremely tired after riding 60 km and they had a safe place to store our bikes, making everything easy for us. We highly recommend Hotel Mira Rio.
Indira and her father are super kind hosts. Indira even drove me to the bus terminal in Esposende on the day of my departure.
The hostel is quite new, located in a quiet area and comprises a garden where you can enjoy the meals.
The double room I booked was nice and clean, the bed comfortable.
The wonderful sand beach can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes.
All in all a hostel I can really recommend Hostel do Alto Fao.
This is truly a great hostel.
It has the best of both worlds.
The comfort of a hotel and the friendliness of a hostel.
Plus there is a nice pool, a great beach with dunes, and a superb sea food festival right next door (the later takes place beginning of August)!
And last but not the least, the owner Sandra is very flexible (we had to shorten our stay and she agreed to the reimbursement).
This property is in an excellent location, very close to all types of little stores and the beach. It is also a very good value. We really appreciated having an outdoor deck, even though the wall was so high, there was no view, it was really nice to be able to get outside. Comfortable bed and nice quality linens.
Really nice hotel with the nicest staff.
Everything was clean and tidy and you were welcomed in a very nice manner
The room was clean and in a good size
The town is very nice, with bars, cafes and restaurants - everything in walking distance from the hotel
Lovely hotel! Food was great, although understaffed, everyone was very nice and offered great service. It was a pleasant surprise to stay in this hotel after a long walk in El Camino de Santiago. I would definitely stay again!
really nice and clean hotel, minimalistic design and big
panorama window with amazing view, we spent all time on terrace almost!
everything was clean and personal are very help-full a cheerful.
really nice place to stay
Neat and clean, central location to beach, restaurants and market. Nice staff and a special thanks to the nice woman in the morning shift who made coffee for me before breakfast opened!
They accidentally put me in a men’s dorm. Staff solved the problem and gave me a room to myself. Also packed me a lunch when I left early for the Camino. Close to the beach, very nice.
Very clean and comfortable, nice location.There is a nice kitchen and space to hang out. Carla is wonderful and will run clothes in the washing machine and has racks to hang dry .
The check in staff were lovely and friendly.
The kitchen had everything.
There was cake for breakfast.
The room was fab.
More like a hotel than a hostel.
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