Camino Portugués Coastal - Day 6: Baiona to Vigo
Today, we reached Vigo—the destination Sujin and I had planned for. The walk was fairly easy with a few ups and downs, but finding food was a challenge. We didn’t come across an open restaurant until San Miguel, 16km in. Exhausted and hungry, especially Sujin, we took a long break there.
The route from Baiona to Vigo was stunning, with a soft pink sunrise, ocean waves, and even a stretch along the beach. But as we neared Vigo, the scenery changed to construction zones, industrial areas, and busy city streets. Vigo was the most industrial city I’d seen on the Camino.
Since it was Sujin’s last day, we decided to splurge on a hotel near the train station for her early departure. We indulged in junk food for lunch but had a healthier dinner to celebrate. Initially, I had planned to stop here too, but realizing Santiago was only a few days away, I decided to continue. I also visited a pharmacy to restock allergy medicine—mosquito bites were giving me brutal reactions.
Route Overview
Distance: 28.39 km (Hostel Albergue Baionamar → Hotel Panton)
Total elevation gain: 228 m
Duration: 5 hr 9 min (with breaks 6 hr 25 min)
Difficulty: Hard
Cost Breakdown
Accommodation: Hotel Panton (Reserved via Agoda) — €40
Food: €35.86
Pharmacy: €18.89
