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Tui
Stay one night in Tui only if you start the Camino Portugués here; otherwise see the cathedral and cross to Valença as a half-day from Vigo.
Tui sits on a ridge above the Miño, facing Valença in Portugal. Its walled core is small and walkable, built around a Romanesque-Gothic cathedral, and the town matters to travellers for one reason above all: it is a standard start point of the Camino Portugués, 107 km from Santiago. Without the walk, Tui is a half-day: cathedral, riverside walk, then the border bridge.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet), Jul–Aug (Camino crowds and heat)
- Airports
- VGO · SCQ · OPO
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Tui112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tui, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyTui is a small, calm town and street crime is rare.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckVGO Vigo (Closest airport, about 25 km (16 mi); frequent Madrid flights, limited international service (check).).VGO Vigo (Closest airport, about 16 mi (25 km); frequent Madrid flights, limited international service (check).).
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact and traffic-restricted: nearly all sights are inside a 10-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or burger€5–10 (≈ US$6–12)
- Beerbar draught / supermarket can€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- Museum or sight ticketCathedral entry€5 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedPilgrim hostel bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedHotel or aparthotel double room, a night, per room€85 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedHotel or aparthotel double room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €180 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VGO Vigo (Closest airport, about 25 km (16 mi); frequent Madrid flights, limited international service (check).) · SCQ Santiago de Compostela (Wider European network, about 100 km (62 mi) by road or rail via Vigo.) · OPO Porto (Good European coverage plus some long-haul; about 120 km (75 mi) south across the border.)VGO Vigo (Closest airport, about 16 mi (25 km); frequent Madrid flights, limited international service (check).) · SCQ Santiago de Compostela (Wider European network, about 62 mi (100 km) by road or rail via Vigo.) · OPO Porto (Good European coverage plus some long-haul; about 75 mi (120 km) south across the border.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Dec (15 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tui: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is compact and traffic-restricted: nearly all sights are inside a 10-minute walk. Trains no longer stop in Tui; the nearest station is Valença across the river, with twice-daily trains from Porto and onward to Vigo. Bus.Gal runs roughly hourly from Vigo to Tui, about 30 min. You need a car for Monte Aloia and the wider Miño valley.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Valença, Portugal
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Walk the old bridge about 500 m upstream, or taxi 2 km (1.2 mi)Walk the old bridge about 500 m upstream, or taxi 1.2 mi (2 km)
Medieval centre and fortress walls; remember the one-hour time change.
Door to door: About 45 min
Bus.Gal roughly hourly, about 30 min
Big fishing port with the Cíes islands offshore; good wet-day fallback.
Monte Aloia
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Car or taxi 10 km (6.2 mi) north, then walking trails up to 3.2 km (2 mi)Car or taxi 6.2 mi (10 km) north, then walking trails up to 2 mi (3.2 km)
No public transport; viewpoints over the Miño need clear weather.
Door to door: 2–2.5 h
Bus or train via Vigo, then onward
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep there.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Old centre (around the cathedral)
Everything within a 10-minute walk; aparthotels and the pilgrim hostel are here.
Modern town (Rúa Colón, Av de Portugal)
Quieter hotels, parking, 5–10 minutes on foot from the old centre.
Valença, Portugal
Cheaper beds 2 km (1.2 mi) across the river; no public transport, so taxi or a walk with light bags.Cheaper beds 1.2 mi (2 km) across the river; no public transport, so taxi or a walk with light bags.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel or aparthotel double room1 × 1 night × €85 | €85 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Bus Vigo → Tui, one way2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| Cathedral entry, adult2 × €5 | €10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €166 per person per day, bed included | €331≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; travel to Tui excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.20–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Sandwich or burger | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Beer: bar draught / supermarket can | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi Tui → Valençacheck | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Cathedral entry | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tui station has no train service: plan around Valença or Vigo instead.
- The border bridge carries road traffic; pedestrians and cyclists use the older bridge about 500 m upstream.
- Portugal is one hour behind Spain: change your watch at the river.
- Camino hostels in Tui are for pilgrims with credentials; book ahead in summer.
- Many kitchens close between 16:00 and 20:00: eat lunch late or dinner after 20:30.Many kitchens close between 4:00 PM and 20:00: eat lunch late or dinner after 8:30 PM.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A este enderezo, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Tui; the US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Irish and New Zealand embassies are in Madrid, with consulates in Vigo or A Coruña for some countries (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Vigo → Tui: about €3 (≈ US$4), 30 min (check)
- Taxi Tui → Valença: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) (check)
- Cathedral entry: €5 (≈ US$6) adult
Say or show
- Ola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Grazas — Thank you (GRAH-thas)
- Canto custa? — How much is it? (KAN-toh KOOS-tah)
- A conta, por favor — The bill, please (ah KON-tah por fah-VOR)
- Onde está a catedral? — Where is the cathedral? (ON-deh es-TAH ah kah-teh-DRAL)
- Adeus — Goodbye (ah-DEH-oos)
Galician is co-official here; place names on signs are Galician.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tui. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (wet), Jul–Aug (Camino crowds and heat) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for VGO and SCQ: last bus and rail times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: cathedral and old centre, riverside boardwalk and Troncoso gardens, modern town and the border bridge.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (cathedral, San Francisco church, Monte Aloia trails) and eat pages with last orders.
- Camino-start fixture: credential, first-stage distances and summer bed pressure, so gate A can go green.
Sources
- officialTui municipal tourist office
- officialCatedral de Tui
- officialParador de Tui
- secondaryWikivoyage: Tui, revision 5083247 (CC BY-SA 4.0)