This is the approximate starting point for those who add the Vía de los Andes. The stage skirts the Ría de Vigo, with views of the islands of San Simón and Santo Antón and the Rande bridge, and continues along cobbled paths to the historic centre of Pontevedra.
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The route, section by section
- Redondela – Arcade7.1 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 50 min
From the chapel of As Angustias you pass through Cesantes and O Viso with the ría on your left: mussel rafts, the islands of San Simón and Santo Antón and, under the water, the remains of the galleons of the Battle of Rande (1702).
- Arcade – Bergunde5.1 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 15 min
Halfway across the Ponte Sampaio bridge the municipality of Pontevedra begins. Cobbled paths follow, some of them from Roman road XIX, such as the climb of A Brea Vella.
- Bergunde – Pontevedra6 km · medium difficulty · 1 h 30 min
Through A Boullosa, Santa Comba de Bértola and the chapel of Santa Marta you reach Pontevedra, up to the sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina and the historic centre.
What to see
- The Ría de Vigo and the Rande bridge.
- The bridge of Ponte Sampaio.
- The sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina, with a scallop-shaped floor plan.
Tips for this stage
- If you start here with the Vía de los Andes, bring your stamped Credencial Chilena del Peregrino.
- It is a good stage to try the oysters of Arcade.
From Redondela to Santiago de Compostela there are about 85.1 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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