A long stage along beaches that passes Romanesque bridges, pazos and cruceiros, and ends by entering Vigo, the largest city in Galicia.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Baiona – A Ramallosa4.8 km · low difficulty · 1 h
Past the fountain of O Pombal and Sabarís you cross the Romanesque bridge over the Groba river and reach the ten-arched bridge of A Ramallosa, at the mouth of the Miñor river.
- A Ramallosa – Nigrán4.2 km · low difficulty · 50 min
In Nigrán, pazos and cruceiros follow one another. In Panxón stands the Templo Votivo do Mar, by Antonio Palacios.
- Nigrán – Coruxo9 km · low difficulty · 1 h 50 min
The beach of Saiáns marks the entrance to Vigo; the parishes of Oia and Coruxo follow.
- Coruxo – Vigo8.9 km · low difficulty · 1 h 45 min
Along the Camiño de Muíños you reach the beach of Samil and, following the Lagares river along its riverside promenade, you enter the city.
What to see
- The medieval bridge of A Ramallosa.
- The Templo Votivo do Mar in Panxón.
- The beach of Samil.
Tips for this stage
- It is a long stage; you can split it at Nigrán.
From Baiona to Santiago de Compostela there are about 128.2 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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