Basilica de Santa Maria la Mayor
Late Gothic and Plateresque basilica with one of the finest carved facades in Galicia. Free to enter, blending maritime and religious imagery typical of the seafaring city.
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Pontevedra
10 things to see
A Galician city famous for pedestrianizing almost its entire historic center, which makes the whole old town free to wander on foot with no traffic. Budget travelers use it as a quieter, cheaper base than Santiago de Compostela on the Portuguese Way of St. James, with medieval squares, pilgrimage churches, and the Lerez River all costing nothing to explore. Pair it with Santiago de Compostela for a low-cost Galicia loop, and aim for spring or autumn to dodge summer pilgrim crowds.
What to see
Things to do in Pontevedra
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Convent of the Walled Nuns
Historic enclosed convent in Pontevedra's old town, free to view from the outside. The facade and surrounding streets capture the town's quiet Galician character.
Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
Baroque church with a distinctive scallop-shell floor plan, honouring the patron saint of pilgrims on the Camino Portugues. Free entry and a Pontevedra icon.
Mercado de Abastos
Pontevedra's main food market, offering fresh Galician seafood, local produce, and regional cheeses. Free to browse and a window into everyday Galician food culture.
Plaza de la Lena
Small medieval square in the heart of the old town, lined with granite buildings and traditional Galician architecture. One of Pontevedra's most photogenic corners, free to explore.
Plaza de Mugartegui
Quiet old-town square surrounded by noble houses and historical buildings. Free to visit and a stop on mystery-themed walking tours of the city.
Ponte da Barca
Medieval stone bridge spanning the Lerez River, once a key crossing on pilgrimage and trade routes. Free to walk and offers pleasant river views.
Ponte das Correntes
A suspension footbridge over the Lerez River near the old town. Free to cross and popular for its views of Pontevedra from the water.
Praza da Ferreria
Elegant central square flanked by historic buildings and the Peregrina church. A natural meeting point in Pontevedra's pedestrianised old town, free to enjoy at any hour.
Ruinas de Santo Domingo
Gothic ruins of a 14th-century Dominican monastery, now an open-air museum displaying archaeological finds. Free to visit and one of Pontevedra's most atmospheric spots.
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