Cíes Islands
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A natural paradise in the Atlantic Islands National Park, known for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water.
What to see in Pontevedra
These are the 5 places to visit in the province of Pontevedra. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Rías Baixas
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A coastal region known for its estuaries, beaches and seafood, especially its famous clams and mussels.
Combarro
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A seaside village on the Pontevedra estuary famous for its granaries by the sea and its stone wayside crosses.
Mount Santa Trega
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Hill above the mouth of the Miño in A Guarda, with a large Gallaeci-Roman hillfort and views over Portugal and the Atlantic.
Pontevedra Old Town
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Pedestrianised centre of granite squares, such as Praza da Leña, around the Peregrina sanctuary with its unusual scallop-shaped plan.
About Pontevedra
Pontevedra is the province of the Rías Baixas, with the Cíes Islands, part of the Atlantic Islands National Park, and fishing villages like Combarro, famous for its granaries by the sea. Its capital has a pedestrian old town that is very pleasant to stroll through.
Frequently asked questions about Pontevedra
What to see in Pontevedra in one day?
The old town of Pontevedra, with the Basilica of Santa María and the Praza da Leña, in the morning, and Combarro, about 6 km away, in the afternoon.
When is the best time to visit Pontevedra?
June to September for the beaches and the Cíes Islands (prior authorisation needed in high season); the Albariño Festival is held in Cambados in August.
What towns and places to visit near Pontevedra?
The Cíes Islands, Combarro, Cambados, A Toxa Island, Baiona and Vigo.