A short stage between pine and eucalyptus woods that leads from O Porriño to the Ría de Vigo, at Redondela, with a stretch on the old Roman road XIX.
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The route, section by section
- O Porriño – Mos5.8 km · low difficulty · 1 h 10 min
After the chapel of As Angustias you walk a stretch beside the N-550; there is a branch to the right to avoid the traffic. You reach A Rúa, former capital of the municipality of Mos.
- Mos – O Souto6.9 km · low difficulty · 1 h 25 min
A cross with the inscription "Camino de Santiago" marks the Rúa dos Cabaleiros. On a gentle climb you reach the chapel of Santiaguiño de Anta, among oak trees, and find a milestone of the Roman road that linked Braga and Astorga.
- O Souto – Redondela2.7 km · low difficulty · 35 min
Through Saxamonde, Quintela and O Muro you enter Redondela up to the Plaza de Ribadavia, where the albergue is.
What to see
- The chapel of Santiaguiño de Anta and its oak grove.
- The Roman milestone of road XIX.
- The railway viaducts of Redondela.
Tips for this stage
- Take care on the stretch along the N-550; use the marked detour where there is one.
- In Redondela the inland Portuguese Way and the coastal one meet.
From O Porriño to Santiago de Compostela there are about 101.5 km left. If you start here, the distance is enough for the Compostela when you add the 25 km of the Vía de los Andes (minimum 75 km in Spain). In the last 100 km it is advisable to stamp your credential at least twice a day.
Before you set off
- Check the condition of the path and the albergues for the day; services change with the season.
- Carry water, sun protection and something to eat, especially on stretches without villages.
- Stamp your credential at albergues, parishes or shops along the way.
Distance, difficulty and duration data: official Camino de Santiago in Galicia website (Xunta de Galicia). Texts by the Círculo Chileno.
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