Pontevedra Province

The core of Galicia's Rías Baixas region, where the Cíes Islands, seafood, fishing villages, and Albariño white wine beckon.

Pontevedra Province is located in the southern part of Galicia in northwestern Spain, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and facing Portugal across the Miño River to the south. Its winding estuaries are its defining feature. Rodas Beach on the Cíes Islands and Ons Island are part of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park. Vigo's old town and Oyster Street offer fresh seafood. Baiona, the fishing village of Combarro, the old town of Pontevedra, and Tui each have their own unique charm, while Cambados is the home of Albariño wine. June to September is ideal for the islands and beaches, while winter offers the chance to see Vigo's Christmas lights. The gateway is Vigo Airport, and there are railway connections to other Galician cities.

Destinations

• Vigo & Cíes Islands
• Santiago de Compostela

Itineraries

• Galicia Coast & Canyons Grand Loop – Starting and ending in Santiago de Compostela, loop through the Costa da Morte, Rías Baixas, Sil Canyon, and the northe…
• Porto to Galicia Coast by Train – Cross the border north from Porto, connecting Vigo, the Cíes Islands, Santiago de Compostela, and A Coruña.
• Green Spain Coast-to-Coast Road Trip – Drive west from San Sebastián along the Bay of Biscay to Santiago de Compostela, connecting the coasts and mountains of…
• Rail Journey: Madrid to Santiago via Burgos and León – Travel west by train along the Camino de Santiago, visiting three grand cathedrals and ending in Santiago de Compostela.
• Camino de Santiago: Sarria to Santiago Walking – Hike the final 100+ kilometers of the French Way to Santiago, bookended by visits to Lugo and Finisterre.