O Porriño to Redondela
Just one real climb: up to the Santiaguiño de Anta chapel, with a downhill run to the estuary from there on.
Best season: Year-round
Map
- O Porriño
- Redondela
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From O Porriño to Redondela is 16 km along the Portuguese Way. It's stage 7, with 261 m of ascent and 293 m of descent, completed in about 3h30. Difficulty: Moderate.
One demanding climb and a long descent to the estuary
The stage leaves O Porriño through Plaza San Sebastián and the town hall square, passes the Chapel of las Angustias and crosses the N-550 road and the Louro river to enter the municipality of Mos, with its Pazo dos Marqueses manor house, the church of Santa Eulalia and a cruceiro with a scallop-shell fountain.
The only real climb of the day comes shortly after: the ascent to the Santiaguiño de Anta chapel, 140 m of elevation gain in just 3 km through the heights of Inxerto and Infesta, past a Roman milestone. From there it's all downhill through pine groves to Redondela, which greets pilgrims with views of San Simón island and its two imposing railway viaducts.
What the terrain is like, kilometre by kilometre
Terrain
A single demanding climb (140 m over 3 km) up to Santiaguiño de Anta; the rest is flat or downhill.
Scenery
Pine forest on the climb and descent; a more urban setting leaving O Porriño and arriving in Redondela.
Path surface
Roman road and dirt track through the heights of Inxerto and Infesta; asphalt in the urban sections.
Villages
Mos, with its Pazo dos Marqueses, before the climb to Santiaguiño de Anta and the descent into Redondela.
Water stops
Services in O Porriño and Mos; less frequent on the high section before Redondela.
Shade
Good through the pine groves on the climb and descent from Santiaguiño.
Traffic
Generally low, with one brief crossing of the N-550 leaving O Porriño.
Key tip
Pace yourself on the climb to Santiaguiño — it's short but intense, and it's all downhill to the estuary after that.
Accommodation in Redondela for pilgrims
Redondela has good accommodation options, with views over the Vigo estuary.
Albergue de Peregrinos de Redondela
Public albergue run by the Xunta de Galicia, one of three in the area alongside O Porriño and Mos.
Hotels in the centre
Redondela has several mid-range hotel options, a good backup if the albergue is full.
Refuel in Redondela
Redondela is known for its flamenquín and estuary seafood — a great food stop.
Bars along the way
The usual last stop before the climb to Santiaguiño de Anta.
Flamenquín and seafood
Redondela claims to be the birthplace of Galician flamenquín; plenty of bars and restaurants in the centre.
Historic stops on this stage
Pazo dos Marqueses de Mos
A centuries-old Galician manor house, next to the church of Santa Eulalia and a cruceiro with a scallop-shell fountain.
Santiaguiño de Anta chapel
The stage's highest point, in the heights of Inxerto and Infesta, next to a Roman milestone from the old road.
Views of San Simón island
A historic islet in the Vigo estuary, already visible on the way into Redondela alongside its two railway viaducts.
None of these stops require booking ahead — visit them freely as the Way passes.
Getting there and back
Starting here: O Porriño has a train station (Vigo-Ourense line) and bus connections to Vigo.
Heading back from Redondela: the town has a train station (Vigo-Pontevedra-Santiago line) and frequent bus connections to Vigo.
Good to know before this stage
Save some energy for Santiaguiño de Anta
It's only 140 m over 3 km, but it's the day's one demanding stretch — steady pacing beats speed here.
Enjoy the final descent
From Santiaguiño to Redondela it's all downhill through pine groves — a good stretch to find your rhythm again.
Try the flamenquín in Redondela
The town claims to be its birthplace — a good way to celebrate reaching the end of the stage.
Book ahead in high season
Redondela draws pilgrims from both the Central and Coastal Portuguese routes, so albergues fill up fast in summer.
Don't get this stage wrong
Setting off too fast before Santiaguiño
It's the day's one real climb — save some energy for the 3 km ascent.
Skipping the Pazo dos Marqueses in Mos
A centuries-old manor house that deserves at least a quick look.
Missing the views of San Simón island
Arriving in Redondela with the estuary and islet in the background is one of the prettiest scenes on the Portuguese Way.
Arriving late in Redondela during high season
With three public albergues in the area (O Porriño, Mos and Redondela), it's worth deciding your overnight plan early.
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Everything you want to know before this stage
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