Stage 9 · Portuguese way
Information
The stage between Vigo and Redondela has an official distance of 16.3 kilometers, low difficulty, and an estimated duration of about 3 hours and 10 minutes.
The departure crosses some of Vigo’s most representative places before leaving the city. From the As Travesas area, the Way continues toward Alfonso XII Promenade, descends toward San Francisco, and crosses the historic maritime quarter of O Berbés.
The route continues toward Teis, north of the city. Here the landscape begins changing and urban streets gradually give way to higher zones with views over the estuary.
Upon leaving Vigo, the Way enters Redondela municipality via Chapela. From here it continues through different nuclei and parishes such as Paradela, Parada, Trasmañó, Cedeira, Rande, and A Portela before reaching Redondela.
The stage ends in a locality very linked to the Way. In Redondela the Portuguese Way by the Coast and the traditional Portuguese Way join, continuing together from here toward Santiago.
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Recommendation from The Way
Recommendation for Stage 9: Vigo – Pontevedra
Although the stage is classified with low difficulty, the route is not completely flat. After crossing Vigo somewhat higher areas appear heading toward Teis and Redondela.
The day allows combining city and nature in few kilometers. The beginning is urban, while after Teis quieter and more open sections appear toward the estuary.
In Redondela municipality, the Way shares environment with the Water Path (Senda da Auga), although this entire route should not be confused with the official route.
The distance is moderate, so it is wise to reserve time to know Redondela and its main monuments upon finishing.
Stage profile
The stage has approximately 16.3 kilometers with low overall difficulty. The profile is relatively gentle, with some slight climbs in the Teis area but no major elevation changes. The highest points do not exceed 150–170 meters.
The terrain varies throughout the day. The first section runs through urban Vigo; the middle section becomes progressively more rural and natural; the final section enters Redondela with agricultural and village landscapes.
Estimated walking time is about 3 hours and 10 minutes of effective walking, though with stops for visiting landmarks the day easily extends to 4.5 or 5 hours.
Itinerary
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· Vigo
The stage begins in Vigo. From As Travesas, the Way continues via Tomás A. Alonso, Pi i Margall, and Alfonso XII Promenade before descending toward the historic center.
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· O Berbés and Vigo Center
The Way passes through O Berbés, one of the quarters most related to Vigo’s maritime past. Old fishermen’s houses and their arcades recall traditional fishing activity.
Very near is found Salinae, an old Roman salt works preserved beneath the city.
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· Teis
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· Chapela
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· Paradela and Parada
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· Trasmañó
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· Cedeira and Fonte da Raíña
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· Rande and A Portela
Km 16,3
· Redondela
Arrival in Redondela marks the end of the Portuguese Way by the Coast as an independent variant. Here it joins the Portuguese Way arriving from Tui and O Porriño.
The great railway viaducts have become one of the locality’s symbols. In the center are also found the Church of Santiago and the House of the Tower.
What to See
O Berbés Quarter
Salinae
The Salinae site preserves old Roman installations used to produce salt through seawater evaporation.
Monte da Guía
Monte da Guía is located at Teis and offers a wide panorama over Vigo’s estuary.
Fonte da Raíña
The Fonte da Raíña, situated at Cedeira, is one of the marked rest points within the Way’s passage through Redondela.
Redondela Viaducts
The great railway viaducts form part of Redondela’s most characteristic image and recall the importance the development of the railroad had during the nineteenth century.
Church of Santiago of Redondela
The Church of Santiago is located at one of the highest points of the old urban nucleus and shows Redondela’s old connection with the Jacobean route.
House of the Tower
The House of the Tower is one of the center’s most important historic buildings and currently houses the pilgrim hostel.
Convent of Vilavella
Localities
District: Pontevedra
Vigo
District: Pontevedra
Teis
District: Pontevedra
Chapela
District: Pontevedra
Trasmañó
Trasmañó forms part of the route between Teis and Redondela and offers an environment with greater presence of hills and vegetation.
District: Pontevedra
Cedeira
District: Pontevedra
Redondela
Redondela is the stage’s end and the place where the Portuguese Way by the Coast and the traditional Portuguese Way meet.
Route map
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