You cross Vigo and leave through the Teis neighbourhood towards Redondela, where the coastal route joins the inland one.
Map and elevation profile
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The route, section by section
- Vigo – Teis5.7 km · low difficulty · 1 h 10 min
Along the Lagares river promenade or through the Coia neighbourhood you reach the centre and continue towards the Alfonso XII promenade, with views of the ría.
- Teis – Redondela10.1 km · low difficulty · 2 h
Through Paradela, Parada, Trasmañó, Rande and Portela you reach Redondela, with its 19th-century railway viaducts and the church of Santiago, consecrated in 1114.
What to see
- The views of the ría de Vigo from the Alfonso XII promenade.
- The church of Santiago in Redondela.
Tips for this stage
- From Redondela the route is shared with the inland Portuguese Way.
From Vigo to Santiago de Compostela there are about 101.4 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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