Portuguese Camino Day 5: Valença to Redondela

The Concello de Tui (Town Hall of Tui) — a striking 19th-century neo-Gothic building in the heart of the old town.

Crossing into Spain

On Day 5, Andrea and I walked together from Valença to Redondela, crossing the Minho River into Spain. Our first stop was the beautiful town of Tui, where we admired its grand architecture — from the neo-Gothic Concello de Tui to the Romanesque-Gothic Catedral de Santa María.

It was a long and meaningful day, walking side by side, sharing stories, and noticing how the landscape gradually shifted from coastal plains to rolling inland hills. I stayed overnight in Redondela, reflecting on the moment we crossed our first international border on foot.

I’ll write the full story for this stage after completing the GR20 Trail on 11 June. For now, these photos highlight the cultural and emotional essence of the day.

The Catedral de Santa María de Tui — a 12th-century Romanesque-Gothic cathedral and one of the most important landmarks on the Camino Portugués.

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