Recommendations between Redondela and Santiago de Compostela

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mrskrs

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Started camino on October 16th 2023

• Oct 25, 2023

• #1

Hi!

I have walked the Camino Portugues central route from Porto till Redondela and it’s been absolutely wonderful, unfortunately due to some health issues and limited time I will have to be taking transportation from now on.

Which towns between Redondela and Santiago de Compostela did you find special that would be worth stopping and/or staying the night based on your experiences? Why? All tips are very welcome! Thank you

 

David Tallan

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• Oct 25, 2023

• #2

Pontevedra is a nice little city with fine museums and monuments. Padron is especially interesting for the pilgrim, as it is central to the story of St. James in Iberia, both when he was alive and evangelizing and when he returned after his martyrdom. It is also the source of Padron peppers.

 

lovelyshell

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October/November 2016

• Oct 26, 2023

• #3

Padron is great. Definitely stop by Bar Don Pepe in the morning! It’s right by the church.

 

Anamya

Keeping it simple

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Frances (2015)
Portugues (2017)
Lebaniego (2019)

• Oct 26, 2023

• #4

Another vote for Pontevedra, the church with round-ish walls is so cute.

 

Valerie J

Frances 2018, del Norte 2019

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Frances 2018, del Norte 2019

• Oct 26, 2023

• #5

In Padron

David Tallan said:

Pontevedra is a nice little city with fine museums and monuments. Padron is especially interesting for the pilgrim, as it is central to the story of St. James in Iberia, both when he was alive and evangelizing and when he returned after his martyrdom. It is also the source of Pa peppers.

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David Tallan said:

Pontevedra is a nice little city with fine museums and monuments. Padron is especially interesting for the pilgrim, as it is central to the story of St. James in Iberia, both when he was alive and evangelizing and when he returned after his martyrdom. It is also the source of Padron peppers.

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In Padron now. Heavy rain all day from Caldas, with the paths under water in many places. A little let up at the moment, so exploring, and it is definitely worth visiting!

 

MariaSP

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C. inglés 2029
C. portugués 2021, 2022

• Oct 26, 2023

• #6

I'm very partial here, but Pontevedra for sure.

There's a lot of Camino/St. James' related history in Padrón, so it's also worth a visit.

 

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JeffClarke44

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Fall 2023

• Oct 26, 2023

• #7

I also liked Pontevedra a lot. Go into the tower across from the central church and go up top for a great view. In Padron there is a botanical garden that was a welcome relief on a hot afternoon but is nice anytime. Look for the giant Sequoias…no kidding.