Redondela
Camino Portugues
Redondela sits well inland of the Ria de Vigo and is bisected by two massive railway viaducts — engineered in the Eiffel tradition and visible from most parts of town. They give the place a distinctive industrial character that somehow works with the old streets below.
The town has its charms beyond the viaducts. The old centre is compact and walkable. The Fiesta de la Coca, held in late May or early June (tied to Corpus Christi), features a procession where a dragon is ritually slain — one of the few surviving dragon legends in Galicia. Basic services available.
Getting in and out is straightforward, though the arrows leaving town have been spray-painted in a slightly wrong shade of yellow that doesn't always inspire confidence. Follow them anyway — they'll get you past the dangerous N550 crossing on the north side.
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.
Accommodation in Redondela.
| Albergue de Peregrinos (Casa da Torre) 10€ 42 |
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| A Casa da Herba de Redondela 18-21€ 24 Booking.com |
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| Albergue Rosa d'Abreu 20€ 6 Booking.com |
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| Albergue Alfonso XII 17€ 12 Booking.com |
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| Albergue A Conserveira 15-16€ 40 Booking.com |
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| Albergue Santiago de Vilavella 17€ 46 Booking.com |
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| Albergue A Rotonda 20€ 9 Booking.com |
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| Albergue Avoa Regina 15€ 32 Booking.com |
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| Albergue A Dársena do Francés 20*€ 29 Booking.com |
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| Albergue Santiago Apóstol 12€ 30 Booking.com |
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| Pilgrim Rooms |
| A Marisma Hostal 14€ 38 Booking.com |
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| Apartamentos O Descansiño |
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