Pontevedra is the capital of the province of Pontevedra, one of the four provinces of Galicia since 1833. Its name originates from the Latin pons veteris, 'old bridge'. The actual bridge, the Ponte do Burgo, still arches over the river Lérez. Pontevedra has the second largest historical old town in Galicia after Santiago de Compostela, a considerable part of which is pedestrianised.
What to see in Pontevedra
Capela da Virxe Peregrina
A church with a scallop-shaped floor plan. Above the altar there is a statue of the Virgin Mary dressed as a pilgrim, wearing different colours from time to time.
Basílica de Santa María a Maior
The church was commissioned by the seafarers' guild of Pontevedra and built in the 16th century. It is richly decorated in a mix of Renaissance, Gothic and Portuguese Manueline styles.
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Hostel Charino
€ 27–30
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Hostel Charino
€ 27–30
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Hostel Charino
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€ 27–30
12
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Dpaso Urban Hostel
€ 17–19
20
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Dpaso Urban Hostel
€ 17–19
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Dpaso Urban Hostel
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€ 17–19
20
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Nacama Hostel
€ 15
42
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Nacama Hostel
€ 15
42
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Nacama Hostel
Private
€ 15
42
Feb 1 – Nov 30
4.7
Acolá Hostel
€ 20
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4.5
Acolá Hostel
€ 20
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Acolá Hostel
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€ 20
16
Mar 1 – Oct 31
4.5
Bulezen Urban Hostel
€ 22–28
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Bulezen Urban Hostel
€ 22–28
64
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4.5
Bulezen Urban Hostel
Private
€ 22–28
64
Feb 16 – Dec 31
4.5
Slow City Hostel
€ 20
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4.1
Slow City Hostel
€ 20
6
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4.1
Slow City Hostel
Private
€ 20
6
All year
4.1
Albergue GBC Pontevedra
€ 18–22
40
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4.1
Albergue GBC Pontevedra
€ 18–22
40
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4.1
Albergue GBC Pontevedra
Private
€ 18–22
40
All year
4.1
Turoqua Hostel
€ 21–24
20
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Turoqua Hostel
€ 21–24
20
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Turoqua Hostel
Private
€ 21–24
20
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4.1
Albergue de peregrinos
€ 10
56
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4.0
Albergue de peregrinos
€ 10
56
Open
4.0
Albergue de peregrinos
Xunta de Galicia
€ 10
56
All year
4.0
Albergue Aloxa
€ 15–18
57
Open
4.0
Albergue Aloxa
€ 15–18
57
Open
4.0
Albergue Aloxa
Private
€ 15–18
57
Semana Santa – Oct 31
4.0
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