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Pontevedra

Pontevedra is a town in Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain of about 81,576 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit: 36 forts & heritage, 19 churches and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Pazo de Castro Monteagudo, Ruínas de San Domingos and Pontevedra CF.

42.4310° N, 8.6443° WPop. 81,576

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km112
Must-see226
Notable2
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Pazo de Castro Monteagudo, heritage site near Pontevedra
Must-see

Pazo de Castro Monteagudo

Heritage site · 1 km

Ruínas de San Domingos, heritage site near Pontevedra
Must-see

Ruínas de San Domingos

Heritage site · 1 km

Pontevedra CF, heritage site near Pontevedra
Must-see

Pontevedra CF

Heritage site · 1 km

Places near Pontevedra by type

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One day from Pontevedra

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:41 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pontevedra
  2. Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poiochurch · 30 min
  3. Mosteiro de Santa María da Armenteiraheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Illa de Tamboriver spot · 1 hrs
  5. Lagoa de Castiñeiraslake · 45 min
  6. Xardín Botánico de Lourizánnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Pontevedra
Today’s loopPontevedraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pontevedra?

Pazo de Castro Monteagudo (heritage site, about 1 km), Ruínas de San Domingos (heritage site, about 1 km), Pontevedra CF (heritage site, about 1 km), Real Basílica de Santa María A Maior (church, about 1 km), Island of Sculptures (island, about 2 km), ENIL Río Gafos (nature spot, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pontevedra?

112 places on Spotwander: 36 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 beaches & coast, 10 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Pontevedra?

Pazo de Castro Monteagudo, about 1 km by road; Ruínas de San Domingos (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pontevedra?

Capela da Virxe Peregrina, about 1 km by road; Real Basílica de Santa María A Maior (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pontevedra?

Start in Pontevedra, visit Mosteiro de San Xoán de Poio, then Mosteiro de Santa María da Armenteira, then Illa de Tambo, then Lagoa de Castiñeiras, then Xardín Botánico de Lourizán, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.