Arca Nova Guest House - Caminha

This hostel is mainly meant for pilgrims it seems but I was travelling solo to a festival in the area and loved staying there ! The staff was welcoming and accomodating, from the receptionists to the breakfast and cleaning crew. The hostel is located in a lovely area that I wish I had more time to explore. I was scared when I booked a bed "in a 20 beds dorm" : these are not 20-beds in a room - fear not, you'll just have one bunkie to share your space with, and panels to separate your bunk from the others that make them feel like completely separe rooms - very pleasant surprise. Check in and out is easy, breakfast is 100% worth the few extra euros, I really slept alright for a hostel and the showers/toilets were squeaky clean. Bring your own padlock and towels of course, like in most hostels. If you are on a pilgrimage or a walking-adventure : they have cool stuff like feet-bath, documentation on other destinations you can reach from there and activities around, a laundry service, a fridge to share leftover food/drinks with other pilgrims... All this didn't apply to my travel conditions but I found it hella cute. Thumbs up, Arca Nova, best hostel i've been a guest at and I've been to a few ! Hope i'll get a chance to stay with you next year.

Our room with private bathroom was very clean and comfortable. Convenient location in a lovely town and staff were very friendly and helpful. An epsom salts foot soaking station is provided just inside the common lounge area, this is a great idea for those who have had a long day. Close to the water taxi to get across to Spain too

Very comfortable private room with terrace and big bathroom. Room was warm and bright. Excellent hot shower. Room had armoire to hang clothes. Breakfast offered a variety of foods which were very tasty. Checkin was easy and the man was very genial! Arranged boat transfer for us to Spain to continue the Camino. It was great!

The man that operates the place was extremely efficient and a very nice person - he was prepared for any situation or questions that may arise and even had great suggestions that nobody might have even considered. Place was nice . He was even able to get someone to massage my extremely sore and tired legs.

Breakfast is nice with lots of different things (cereals, bread, fruit, cheese, yoghurt, coffee, tea). Host is really friendly. Great location: close to the train station but also within walking distance to the bars and restaurants, and to the transfer boat to Spain.