Redondela town hall

Redondela town hall (Casa do Concello) is the seat of local government for the municipality of Redondela, in Galicia's Pontevedra province, on the shore of the Ría de Vigo. The building handles the everyday administration of the municipality, but for visitors it also works as a natural starting point for exploring central Redondela, a town best known for its historic railway viaducts and its place on the Camino de Santiago.

Where is the town hall located?

The town hall sits in the heart of Redondela, close to the town's historic core. Redondela lies roughly 20 km south of Pontevedra, at the point where a river mouth meets the Ría de Vigo. The center is compact and easy to cover on foot, making the area around the town hall a convenient point to begin a walk through town.

What else is worth seeing nearby?

Two 19th-century railway viaducts dominate the skyline above Redondela and are both listed as Bien de Interés Cultural, Spain's designation for assets of national cultural significance. The older one, the Pedro Floriani viaduct (also known as the Madrid viaduct), opened in 1876, runs 318 meters long, and is no longer in use. The second, the Pontevedra viaduct from 1884, measures 250 meters. Both structures are a defining feature of the town's skyline and are visible from several spots in the old town.

Redondela's historic center also preserves typical Galician heritage elements: pazos (noble manor houses), churches, hórreos (traditional raised granaries), and cruceiros, the stone wayside crosses common across the region. Among the most notable religious buildings is the Igrexa de Santiago de Redondela, a church whose origins date back to the 15th century.

How do you get to Redondela?

Redondela is a stop on the Camino Portugués, the Portuguese route of the Camino de Santiago, making it an important waypoint for pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela. The town has both rail and road connections to Vigo and Pontevedra, so it's reachable by train or by car with equal ease.

When is the best time to visit?

Redondela sits in the Atlantic climate typical of the Rías Baixas, so spring and summer bring the longest, mildest days for sightseeing. This period also coincides with heavier pilgrim traffic along the Camino Portugués, so booking accommodation in advance is worth doing if your trip overlaps with the pilgrimage season.

Frequently asked questions

Can you go inside Redondela town hall? The building is in active use for municipal administration, so public access is generally limited to regular office hours — it's best to check locally before planning a visit.

How long does it take to see the area around the town hall? Central Redondela itself can be covered in an hour or two, but allow half a day if you also want to walk out to viewpoints for both viaducts and visit the Igrexa de Santiago.

Is Redondela on the Camino de Santiago? Yes, the town is a stage stop on the Camino Portugués, the route of the Camino de Santiago that runs through Galicia from Portugal.

What's the biggest attraction in Redondela besides the town hall? The two 19th-century railway viaducts — the Pedro Floriani viaduct from 1876 and the Pontevedra viaduct from 1884 — are the town's most recognizable landmark and a must on any walking route through the center.