Rest Days - Coastal - North of Porto

[Kev&Kath]

Itinerary for mid-Aug '24 (from Lisbon) starting to come together, but looking for a rest day recommendation in the vicinity of Baiona, Vigo, Redondela or Pontevedra. For those that have walked through these towns/cities - any particular one I should be aiming for? Cheers!

 

[kenwilltravel]

Itinerary for mid-Aug '24 (from Lisbon) starting to come together, but looking for a rest day recommendation in the vicinity of Baiona, Vigo, Redondela or Pontevedra. For those that have walked through these towns/cities - any particular one I should be aiming for? Cheers!

In the area mentioned, I would make Pontevedra my first choice and Baiona the second. Both have things to do on a rest day. Pontevedra has a scenic old town with an interesting link to the Camino in the Santuario de la Vergin Peregrina, an 18th century Baroque chapel built in the shape of a scallop shell. The high altar features a statue of the Divina Peregrina (Divine Pilgrim), the virgin saint who guided pilgrims to Santiago. Baiona has a scenic waterfront area with a replica of Columbus' ship the Pinta you can visit.

 

[woody66]

I'd go Baiona (stayed there three days i love the sea) and Pontevedra also!
From Pontevedra i took the Espiritual Variant the best bit of my Camino that and Porto!
Have to be honest Vigo was a walk in sleep then out the other side .

 

[jungleboy]

In the area mentioned, I would make Pontevedra my first choice and Baiona the second.

I second this.

 

[Phil&Barb]

Itinerary for mid-Aug '24 (from Lisbon) starting to come together, but looking for a rest day recommendation in the vicinity of Baiona, Vigo, Redondela or Pontevedra. For those that have walked through these towns/cities - any particular one I should be aiming for? Cheers!

For a great rest day consider taking the ferry to the Cies Islands National Park which is accessible by ferry from Baiona or Vigo. We took a special rest day in Vigo to see them and they are beautiful and worth seeing. The number of visitors are limited so you need to get reservations both to visit the islands and take the ferry.

 

[winemakerfw51]

Definitely Pontevedra and Baiona.

 

[Leaderene]

Biona and then Ponevedra are both worth stopping in for very different reasons and the Cies Islands are a definite trip to make.

 

[RESOMERS]

Vigo and Pontevedra are big cities. Lots to do and see. And plenty of restaurants in both. Walked thru both this past May.

 

[Elle Bieling]

If you love the beach they don't get better than the Praia America in Baiona! And did I mention the castle there too??

 

[Kev&Kath]

If you love the beach they don't get better than the Praia America in Baiona! And did I mention the castle there too??

Thank you Elle for the pics. As they say...'a picture is worth a thousand words'. Baiona looks terrific!