Redondela → Pontevedra

Gronze.com gives 19.8 km for this stage; the Xunta makes it slightly shorter, 18.2 km. Whatever the exact figure, the profile has two moderate climbs of 120 to 135 metres and a final stretch — the last 11.5 km between Pontesampaio and Pontevedra — with very few services: set out with water and some food on you, the minimum any stage day deserves.

The route, village by village

From Redondela you soon reach Cesantes (2.2 km), with open views over the Vigo estuary and the island of San Simón, and climb to the Alto da Lomba (5.9 km, 168 metres). The descent leads to Arcade (7 km), with every service and a reputation of its own for its oysters: the Festa da Ostra has been held here since 1987 and is one of the best-known food events in the Rías Baixas.

After Pontesampaio the Camino crosses Ganderón (16-17 km), the only service on that final stretch, before entering Pontevedra through the old town.

Where to sleep in Pontevedra

The Xuntahostel, "Virxe Peregrina", is 1.5 km from the old town — sources do not agree on its exact capacity, so we avoid giving a firm number — at the usual 10 € rate. Among the private ones, more central: Albergue Aloxa Hostel (19-25 € depending on the season; they confirm to us it is unrelated to the Slow City, which is a different place), Nacama (20-22 €), dpaso (from 22 €) and Hostel Charino (25-35 €). Guide prices for 2026.

Stamp in Redondela on the way out and again on arrival in Pontevedra: that covers the minimum of two daily stamps the Compostela requires.