5 Towns In Pontevedra For An Unforgettable Getaway

Pontevedra is one of the most beautiful provinces in Spain. Its history, architecture, good gastronomy and culture, added to the greenery of its landscapes, are an essential part of its charm. We are going to discover some of the most beautiful towns in Pontevedra, those that will make you enjoy a special getaway. Shall we go?

1. Tui, border town

We begin our tour through the towns of Pontevedra in Tui, on the border with Portugal. This is a town with a medieval atmosphere in which its streets and buildings recall its splendor at that time.

There are many interesting places that you can visit here, but its cathedral deserves a special mention. Santa María de Tui, in which Gothic and Romanesque are mixed, is one of the most important cathedrals in Galicia.

You should also visit the convent and church of the Claristas, founded in 1524. More attractions: the church of San Francisco, the tunnel of the Clarisas Nuns and the Diocesan Historical Museum and Archive.

2. Sanxenxo, seafood flavor

This is one of the most touristic and well-known towns in Pontevedra. Of marine origin, Sanxenxo focuses its economy mainly on beach tourism. In this sense, the ideal is to visit it in the middle of summer and in this way be able to enjoy its beautiful beaches, among which are La Lanzada (highly sought after by surfers), Baltar, Silgar, Canelas, Caneliñas and A Nosa Señora, among many others.

In addition to its beautiful beaches, Sanxenxo also offers its visitors a delicious gastronomy and some places of interest places such as the Armenteira monastery, the Umia-O Grove Intertidal Complex and the Nosa Señora da Lanzada hermitage.

3. Cambados, historic town

We are going to one of the oldest towns in the Rías Baixas. In addition to its historical places, you have to enjoy the wine route, and here you will find some of the best albariño wineries in Galicia.

It is also essential to visit the beautiful natural spaces that surround Cambados, such is the case of Mount Rei, the mouth of the Umia River, the A pastora viewpoint and Mount da Grenla, where there is a small fort.

For the end we have left the historic center of the town, considered a Historic-Artistic Site. It is worth highlighting its large square, the ruins of Santa Mariña Dozo, the tower of San Saturniño, the convent of San Francisco, the chapel of Santa Margarita, the church of San Benito and the pazos de Fefiñáns or Torrado, among others.

4. Baiona, a town with history

The picturesque streets of Baiona will catch you from the first moment.  This is one of the most charming and touristic towns in Pontevedra. One of the essential places that you must admire is the Monterreal fortress, one of the most impressive buildings in the province and with absolutely fascinating views.

Nor can you miss the famous tower of the Prince, the Virgin of the Rock and the Museum of the Caravel Pinta, because it was to this town that the famous ship arrived with the news of the discovery of the Indies. A town where you can enjoy four kilometers of beaches and incredible gastronomy.

5. Combarro, one of the most typical Pontevedra towns

With a little more than 1,500 inhabitants, Combarro is one of the most unique towns in Pontevedra that you can visit. A town known for its beautiful set of granaries, those typical Galician buildings raised on pillars.

There are more characteristic elements of this town, such as the stone crosses and the fishing houses with their beautiful balconies, examples of the most beautiful rural architecture in Galicia. Combarro is thus a place full of charm.

These five towns in Pontevedra are a small sample of what this magnificent province hides. Beyond their beautiful natural landscapes, the history of these towns rises before us through the constructions that are a story that lasts through the years. Each and every one of them has a charm that makes them unique and special, but which one is your favorite?