Pilgrims on the road and friends along the way send me changes every day, and they go out the same day. The Camino Portugués app carries all of it offline, and it's still being built — new features arrive routinely.
Get the appGetting into Redondela from Vigo and out again is straightforward. The town sits at the head of the Vigo estuary, well inland from the coast, and is bisected by two massive railway viaducts -- iron structures that stride across the valley on stone piers. They're the town's most recognizable feature and are visible from a distance as you approach.
Redondela marks the point where the Coastal route rejoins the Central route, and from here the two share the same path all the way to Santiago. You may notice a sudden increase in pilgrim traffic.
The old town has a pleasant character, with a compact center and several small plazas worth exploring if you're stopping for the night. An alternative route signed through town takes you closer to the river.
When leaving town, the camino crosses the N550 at a bottleneck on the north side of town that is heavy with traffic at all hours. Cross the N550 as soon as you get to it, and almost immediately veer left gently onto a side road.
The arrows from here leave a bit to be desired. They are present, but have been spray painted with a not quite right yellow and at times, they don’t feel legit. Follow them all the same, and as you near Cesantes the stone markers return.
10. May 2026 - 9:15
O Cruceria is a good breakfast option that is open a bit earlier. Toast or croissant for breakfast, empanadas to take away for lunch.
28. June 2025 - 13:19
Wonderful cafe right off the camino, gorgeous views of the river/bridge. The women running it were so sweet. It was hot and a long way with no stops before this, and like the American I am, I almost cried when I saw they offered an iced oat milk latte on the menu.
24. June 2025 - 15:36
Hotel A Marisma is located at the far end of town super close to where the Camino exits the town, across from the plaza and several restaurants. Facilities were clean and a load of laundry costs 8€ (4 to wash, 4 to dry). Came on a Sunday so a lot of restaurants were closed - but Don Vinarius was open Super friendly staff and they even made me a bocadilllo to go!
23. September 2024 - 17:11
I arrived to Redondela at 5pm on a Sunday - very little open! I know it’s customary and it was my poor planning that left me hungry and searching. However, “Vila Bella Food & Drinks” near the Convento WAS open and had a large menu. Thank you for feeding a hungry pilgrim!
6. November 2023 - 7:17
Fabulous, exceptionally clean apartment on the Camino trail. Equipped with all the latest appliances, crockery, and cutlery. Laundry services available on site. Super clean, softest white towels and comfortable bed with beautiful linen. Bathroom amenities. Quiet and easily accessible. The owners are friendly, go out of their way to help, and always available to assist. Highly recommended.
17. July 2023 - 15:23
This a nice place, you can do your laundry in your room, and it has a fridge in your room too, it’s right on the Camino, I really recommend this one, everything was clean
29. April 2023 - 15:46
I am staying at this albergue now. It’s right on the Camino. It is bright, clean, spacious, with rustic look. It was the home of the owners grandfather. The owner is very, very helpful to pilgrims. Highly recommend.
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.
