Los 10 mejores rentales vacacionales de Baiona

Baiona is not a mass-tourism destination, and that shows in its vacation rentals. Right now there are eight accommodations available on the platform, with an average price of 128 euros per night and a minimum of 86. The offer is split between hotels, apartments, vacation homes, and the odd aparthotel, so you can choose between the convenience of a reception service or the independence of running your own place. The average category is around four stars, which gives you an idea that you won't find big luxuries, but no unpleasant surprises either.

To decide where to stay, think first about what you're going to do. The historic center is the most practical option if you want to walk everywhere: there's the city wall, the Abastos square, the pintxo bars, and the marina. Here you'll find homes like the Preciosa Casa en el Casco Histórico de Baiona, which drops you right in the middle of the atmosphere, although parking can be a headache. If what you're after is peace and quiet and views, the Ribeira beach area or the seafront promenade toward Punta de Santa Marta are better: there are apartments like the Apartamentos Ababides Playa or the Estudio con vistas al mar en Baiona, which let you sleep to the sound of the waves and have breakfast looking out at the ocean. The main difference between the two areas is noise and distance: in the historic center everything is two minutes away, but at the beach you'll have to walk a bit more to go out for dinner or shopping.

As for prices, high season (July and August) sends rates soaring, so if you can, look for dates in June or September: the weather is still good and prices drop quite a bit. The winter months are the cheapest, but many establishments close or reduce services. To get there, the easiest thing is to go by car on the AP-9 motorway from Vigo (about 25 minutes) or from Santiago (one hour). If you're flying, Vigo airport is half an hour away, and Santiago's is an hour and a quarter. Once there, you don't need a car to get around the center, but it will come in handy to visit nearby beaches like America beach or to go to Oia. Before booking, check whether the accommodation has a garage space or an agreement with a nearby parking lot, because in summer parking on the street is tricky. Also check whether the kitchen is fully equipped if you plan to cook, and whether the building has an elevator, because many old houses in the historic center don't have one.