Distance
23.6km
Ascent
202m
Walking time
6 h
Stage 9 / 11 · Camino Portugués · Galicia
Pontevedra Caldas de Reis
Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis: 23.6 km, 202 m of ascent and 182 m of descent, about 6 h on foot. Stage 9 of 11 on the Camino Portugués. All stages · Camino Portugués · Where to stay in Caldas de Reis
km
23.6Ascent
202mDescent
182mWalking time
6 hDifficulty
Moderatehighest point
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Elevation profile23.6 km · ↑202 m · ↓182 m · max 120 m
Real route and elevations (OpenStreetMap and digital terrain model). · Updated September 2026
Map
History and what to see
A stage among Albariño vineyards and the woods of the river Gándara, with San Amaro and its wayside cross. Caldas de Reis, a spa town since Roman times, has public hot springs to soak your feet and a Roman bridge over the Umia.
Villages along the way
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontevedra · Places to stay | 0 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| San Amaro | 9 | 90 m | BarAlbergue |
| Tivo | 19 | 60 m | Bar |
| Caldas de Reis · Places to stay | 21.1 | 30 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Pontevedrakm 0 · 4
Hotel Room
Hotel
Hotel Virgen del Camino
HotelTivokm 19 · 12
Casa Herrería
Hotel
Hotel Balneario Acuña
Hotel
Hotel Balneario Dávila
HotelWhere to stay in Caldas de Reis
Estrella do Camiño
GuesthouseAlbergue Posada Doña Urraca
Albergue · 24 beds from 14 € / night price checked 2026-09
Albergue de peregrinos de Caldas de Reis · Public albergue (no booking, first come first served) · 10 €
FAQ
How long from Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis?
About 6 h at a normal pace, over 21.1 km with 100 m of ascent.
Where to stay in Caldas de Reis?
Our guide lists 2 places, from €14 a night.
Is it a hard stage?
Difficulty moderate: 100 m up and 90 m down; the highest point is 120 m.
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