Visit Portonovo
If you're looking for a place to escape the daily routine and focus on your own relaxation, visit Portonovo for an unforgettable experience. Read on to learn about its main attractions and beauty.
Visit Portonovo: a paradise for foreigners
To pick the ideal holiday, you first need to know your interests and idea of calm. Whatever the preferences, the Galician lands are excellent for enjoying a different environment and a new culture.
Portonovo, a coastal town in southern Galicia, is one of the standout coastal paradises on the best-trips list. Beyond its cheerful residents always ready to greet tourists, its surroundings are a true natural lung.
In every corner of the village you'll find local beauties that interweave traditions and customs. If you're passionate about other regions' stories or foreign cuisine, this is your perfect chance.
Keep in mind that visiting Portonovo means passing through part of the Sanxenxo municipality. This is worth noting, since some tourists get confused due to the closeness and similarity.
Tourist attractions when visiting Portonovo
Once you've decided your goals for the trip, visit Portonovo and carry them out. Remember the whole village is in abundant nature, so you'll enjoy rest and unimaginable landscapes anywhere you go. Here are some recommended attractions:
Fishing port
As noted, Portonovo is a coastal town where the main economic activity was fishing. Tourism has promoted other fields, but the fishing port still identifies the history of its residents.
If you plan a week's holiday, you may be lucky enough to witness an auction of fresh fish caught and sold by locals.
The Fisherman statue
In honour of that fishing activity, in the roundabout you'll see the Sailor Statue, dressed in a Scottish oilskin and gazing at the sea.
Baltar Beach
When you visit Portonovo, you'll find one of its most loved attractions, Baltar Beach. In Sanxenxo municipality, it's surrounded by a giant wooden walkway of almost 600 metres, with a souvenir shop in front.
You can spend from an afternoon to a full day or even stay at one of the holiday hotels to enjoy the full experience. Try water sports or meet other visitors.
Da Peixeira Viewpoint
Walking the village's main streets you'll find the popular Da Peixeira Viewpoint. Built in 1994, it offers views of the Ons Islands and other stunning panoramas.
A fun fact: its bronze figure is a tribute to the women who long worked the sea and sold the fish caught.
These are some of the most striking spots. You can plan your own route with the help of online resources.
Visit Portonovo and enjoy a dreamlike holiday — relaxation and exploration tailored to your tastes. It's best to hire a professional guide for every outing.
