Visit Pontevedra

If you're planning to tour the magical region of Galicia in Spain, visit Pontevedra and live the best experience of your life. There are many places to know, and you can connect with nature and completely unwind. This city has everything to offer, and a good tourism company can guide your visit.

Visit Pontevedra: why is it a good idea?

If you plan to travel, you want something unique. With a visit to Pontevedra you'll get that and more — a captivating, beautiful and magical city. It has all you need for a pleasant trip, full of distractions and corners to explore.

Pontevedra is known for its interesting old town, beautiful streets and iconic squares. A simple walk will make you feel a cosy atmosphere. There's also striking commerce and a rich cuisine worth tasting.

To top it off, beautiful artistic and architectural works are spread throughout the city.

What wonders can you see on a Pontevedra visit?

Some ideas:

Night visits to the bridges

The extensive Lérez river runs through Pontevedra. Lights at night fill every corner with beauty, and the eyes drift to the illuminated bridges reflected in the water. The bridges are:

Burgo Bridge

Linked to Pontevedra's history; its Roman remains are the origin of the city's name. The bridge is on the coat of arms and is heritage of the city. Believed to have been built around the year 134, with a new construction needed in the 12th century due to deterioration.

Tirantes Bridge

A symbol of the city, with a modern, particular design. 63 m high and 17 pairs of stays holding a deck on concrete bases.

Corrientes Bridge

The most recent, built in 2012. Four lanes — one for bicycles, two for pedestrians and two for cars. A beautiful, characterful bridge.

Camellias of Pazo and Lourizán gardens

Pontevedra's climate and soil are ideal for cultivating about 8,000 varieties of camellias — an attraction for experts worldwide.

Flowering can be seen between October and April in almost all gardens — unique.

Connect with nature

Pontevedra has matchless natural appeal thanks to three rivers crossing its land: Gafos, Rons and Lérez. Mountain and coastal landscapes are diverse. Some places to enjoy nature:

• Lérez River and Xunqueira de Alba.
• Gafos River.
• Lake Castiñeiras.

Plus the forest parks of A Fracha and A Tomba, and the Pazo de Lourizán gardens.

Visit Pontevedra: a bit of history

Pontevedra's old town is one of the best places in Galicia, declared a historic/artistic site in 1951. A great way to know the culture and history is to walk its streets.

Some squares to explore: Plaza de la Leña, Plaza de las Cinco Calles and Plaza de la Herrería.

This is only a taste of what a Pontevedra visit offers. Hiring a tourism company is an excellent option to be shown the best of the city.