What to do in Pontevedra

Pontevedra is the provincial capital of the Rías Baixas and one of the north-western Iberian cities with the greatest presence of nautical activities in its immediate surroundings. The Pontevedra ría, with its calm and sheltered waters, is the natural setting for sea kayaking, canoeing and dinghy sailing, with easy access from the city centre. A few kilometres away, the Atlantic Islands Maritime-Terrestrial National Park groups the Cíes, Ons, Sálvora and Cortegada islands, reference destinations for open-sea kayaking and cliff hiking with white sand beaches. Towards the interior, the valleys and hills surrounding the city offer mountain biking and hiking routes through eucalyptus groves, oak woodlands and quiet river valleys. Montalvo beach and the Sanxenxo coast are the nearest points for surfing and windsurfing when Atlantic conditions allow. Horse-riding routes through the rural parishes of the Pontevedra interior and the Camino de Santiago routes converging on the city add an equestrian and cultural dimension to the active offer of the municipality.