Stage 8 / 11 · Camino Portugués · Galicia
Redondela to Pontevedra: 20 km, 317 m of ascent and 307 m of descent, about 5 h 30 min on foot. Stage 8 of 11 on the Camino Portugués. All stages · Camino Portugués · Where to stay in Pontevedra
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Arcade, oyster capital, and the Ponte Sampaio bridge, where in 1809 Galicians defeated Napoleon’s troops. A climb along the Roman road of A Brea and arrival in Pontevedra, with the Peregrina church (scallop-shell plan), the basilica of Santa María and an exemplary pedestrian old town.
| Village | km | Altitude | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondela · Places to stay | 0 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
| Arcade | 7 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyAlbergue |
| Ponte Sampaio | 8 | 10 m | Bar |
| Pontevedra · Places to stay | 19.6 | 20 m | BarShopPharmacyATMAlbergueDoctor |
Complete tourist apartment in Mos, a step from the Camino Portugués between O Porriño and Redondela. Ideal for a mid-stage stop or a quiet night before Redondela; direct booking, no commissions.
Albergue de peregrinos de Pontevedra · Public albergue (no booking, first come first served) · 10 €
About 5 h 30 min at a normal pace, over 19.6 km with 210 m of ascent.
Our guide lists 4 places, from €16 a night.
Difficulty moderate: 210 m up and 210 m down; the highest point is 149 m.
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