News and tips about the Camino de Santiago

The stage from Redondela north to Pontevedra is one of the most enjoyable on the Portuguese Camino in Galicia. Not the longest, not the hardest — but it has something few stages can match.

Most travellers pass through Redondela. On the Camino de Santiago, on a trip along the Rias Baixas, on a connection between Vigo and Pontevedra. That is perfectly understandable, but those who do not stop for long are missing something.

Redondela has accommodation for different types of traveller. The problem is that much of the information available online is not always reliable.

The Portuguese Camino from Lisbon is one of the most complete routes in the entire network of paths leading to Santiago de Compostela.

There is a way of exploring the Rias Baixas: the local Galician commuter train. A line connecting Vigo, Redondela, Pontevedra, Padron and Santiago de Compostela, running close to the ria and through some of the most beautiful coastline in northern Spain.

There are hundreds of articles about the Camino de Santiago covering kit lists, rucksack weight and boot recommendations. This is not going to repeat all of that. This article is about what actually matters when it is your first time.