Pontevedra Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and municipality in north-west Spain capital of Pontevedra province and the Rias Baixas
About Pontevedra
A city of 83,000 people (2018), Pontevedra is the capital of the Rias Baixas region and of the province of the same name, one of the four that make upGalicia, an autonomous community within Spain. The Rías Bajas (Rías Baixas) coastal region has an abundance of natural beauty (mountains, green hills, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and seashores). Pontevedra is built on a hill, although most of the city is flat with some streets sloping down toward the Lérez River. The majority of the city occupies the south bank of the river, although it has spread out in all directions. The climate is mild and rainy year round, with the humidity that one would expect of a coastal area receiving significant precipitation. While summer is the "high season" for tourists, pleasant weather occurs throughout the ye
Where to Eat in Pontevedra
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Allo e Aceite
- 🍴Solla
Where to Stay in Pontevedra
- 🏨Hotel Avenida
- 🏨Hotel Boa Vila
- 🏨Hotel Dabarca
- 🏨Hotel Galicia Palace
- 🏨Hotel Madrid
- 🏨Hotel Peregrino
Pontevedra Travel Guide Sections
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