Santiago Plan

Stage 7 of 10 · Camino Portugués

Redondela → Pontevedra

Galicia (Pontevedra)

Updated on August 16, 2026

Distance
20 km
Time
5 h 21 min
Ascent
+350 m
Descent
−334 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Where to sleep in Pontevedra
68

Elevation profile

Ascent

+350 m

Descent

−334 m

Altitude

0–181 m

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Stage map

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Where to get your credential stamped

Places on this stage that usually stamp the pilgrim's credential. Remember: over the last 100 km you need two stamps a day.

Points based on the hostels and parish churches along this stretch (OpenStreetMap data). We can't guarantee that each one stamps at all times: opening hours and availability change. Many bars, cafés and town halls also stamp.

Don't have the credential yet? See where to get one →

The Sampaio bridge and the lovely historic old town of Pontevedra.

🧭 How to get there

Find out how to travel from your city to Redondela by train, bus, car or plane.

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🚕 Taxis

Taxi ranks and services near this stage.

Camino taxis and transfers

Companies specialising in pilgrims that cover this route: transfers between stages, luggage transport and airport.

Search for taxis in Pontevedra →Confirm availability and price by phone. Data © OpenStreetMap.

Hostels on this stage

Hostel data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). It does not include beds or price, which are not always in the source; check with the hostel. Is one missing or wrong? Write to us.

Towns on this stage (2)

Places this stage passes through, in walking order. Open each one for history, services, hostels and where to sleep.

Frequently asked questions about this stage

How many kilometres is stage 7?
The stage from Redondela to Pontevedra is about 20 km according to our track.
How long does this stage take?
About 5 h 21 min at a moderate pace (20 km and +350 m). This estimate excludes breaks; with rests, photos and meals, add 1-2 hours.
How much elevation does this stage have?
It gains about +350 m of ascent and −334 m of descent, calculated on the real profile of the stage.
Is this stage difficult?
We rate it as moderate difficulty, with about 18 m of ascent per kilometre. It is an estimate based on elevation; heat, rain or the surface can make it harder.
Where to sleep at the end of the stage, in Pontevedra?
We list 14 pilgrim hostels in the corridor of this stage (with phone and website when available). You can also book a hotel or guesthouse in Pontevedra.

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