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The ground behind you: what the walk into Cesantes crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Cesantes
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade | 3.9 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pontesampaio | 5.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
| Pontevedra | 16.7 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Cesantes to Pontevedra |
| Cabaleiro | 22.2 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Cesantes to Cabaleiro |
| Poio | 25.1 | — No | ✓ Yes | The walk from Cesantes to Poio |
| Combarro | 28.1 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Cesantes to Combarro |
| Briallos | 33.1 | ✓ Yes | — No |
Getting past Cesantes means crossing the N550 at probably the most dangerous point — a blind curve. Head straight across and keep right. The climb around O Viso peak follows, passing an installation of pilgrim shells where you can leave a message on a sun-bleached shell if you have a marker. Downhill again to the N550 and Arcade.
Getting past Cesantes means crossing the N550 once more, at probably the most dangerous point in a curve in the road. Head straight across and keep to your right.You are climbing uphill now and will traverse around the O Viso peak. Along the way you pass an installation of pilgrim shells and if you have a marker on hand you can leave a message on a sun-bleached shell. From here it is downhill again to the N550.At the entrance to Arcade, the camino turns left rather unnecessarily. It will cross back over the N550 in a few hundred meters, taking you past the albergues and shops of Arcade.
21. June 2026 - 10:34
Follow the arrows when it veers right away from the Wise Pilgrim route. There is a little more climbing to do but you avoid the highway.
12. May 2026 - 17:56
Per the comment below, as you head in arcade the app tells you to go left and the arrow rights - we followed the arrow and it was fine! :)
29. June 2025 - 17:35
Over the apparent crest of the hill, past the shells and bar sign, the yellow arrows veer right of the Wise Pilgrim map. We assume this is to avoid the road crossings before Arcade. Take note that the new path, while safer, does involve a couple of sharp ascents and a winding downhill trail on a forestry road. Hot and dry on a summer afternoon. Fill water at fountain on Cesantes side. Does bring you out across from Filla do Mar.
Trust the arrows!
11. May 2025 - 16:42
Stayed at A Darsena do Frances, very restful after walking in the rain. Sunshine by the time we got there. So peaceful and quiet sitting in the garden.
11. December 2024 - 15:18
Not 50m to the left of where you arrive at the N550 is a well-lit and signaled pedestrian crosswalk, take advantage!
27. August 2024 - 22:08
I had left my albergue at 6h30, so it was a very early morning for me and still dark outside as I had to walk this road and it was really scary. Would really not recommend to do it in the dark !
26. June 2024 - 16:22
A beautiful place to stay. A rural guesthouse. Amazing accommodations and worth a visit. Right on the Camino after a lot of hills to Redondela and before the last set of hills to Pontevedra!
19. May 2023 - 16:06
We happened to stop at La Creación directly on Main Street on right. Extensive menu, our meal was delivered by a robot/serving cart. She came to our table with our meals. Once we removed our plates and pushed a button she responded nicely and returned to the kitchen. Meal was very flood and reasonable
21. April 2023 - 8:40
There is now a pedestrian crossing with light to your left as you come up the path to the 550.
15. September 2022 - 8:10
Stayed overnight on half board dinner and breakfast included, good 3 course pilgrims meal and breakfast included. Checked in at cafe then was escorted 150m to Pension Rural rooms.
25. September 2021 - 17:06
A Dársena do Francés is a beautiful new place right on the Camino in Cesantes. Lovely garden, breakfast included in €20 fee, washer/dryer available, nearby grocery/restaurants
10. June 2021 - 22:19
O Refugio was really a lovely place, super friendly and helpful intern and owner. German and English speakers. Nice garden, lots of space for laundry. Dinner is available for purchase.
7. August 2020 - 13:13
Meal at Jumboli is really big! I (girl) couldn’t finish both dishes. Delicious homemade food. EUR 9,5 with the beer.
4. September 2019 - 8:34
Wonderful place to stay. House is situated 10 minutes off the Camino, before reaching the track leading to Pension Jumboli.
Spotless accommodation, big single room (doubles available), huge garden with classic view of the Vigo bridge, breakfast supplied, very friendly owner. In 12 years on Caminos, this is the best ever.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
