DE Parador de Pontevedra Surroundings You won't want to leave without taking a walk through the well- preserved old quarter of Pontevedra, most of which has been pedestrianized. Visit Santa María la Mayor Basilica, a jewel of , and La Virgen Peregrina Church, a chapel with a -shaped floor plan and beautiful night lighting. Other highlights include Pontevedra Museum, whose collection is held in five different locations: Monastery, Sarmiento Palace, and the Castro Monteagudo, García Flórez and Fernández López buildings.

A few kilometers from the city, the region opens onto the Atlantic. You can enjoy fantastic sunsets in spots such as A Toxa Island, urban beaches like Silgar Beach in , or vast areas of golden sand like A Lanzada Beach.

Urban hotels at the heart of the city

Parador de Pontevedra Rooms How to arrive

Pontevedra is connected to the main Galician capitals by the AP-9. It is 23 km from , 55 km from and 120 km from A Coruña. When you reach Pontevedra, the best exit is Pontevedra Norte. Then follow signs for Puente del Burgo and the Parador.

Information Services and facilities

Address Barón, 19 36002 Pontevedra Pontevedra

Coordinates 42.434.163, -8.646.069

Director Meritxell Marcos Peiró

Parador de Pontevedra Surroundings The Parador Kitchen

You will discover the essence of through our cuisine and have a truly unique and authentic “Enxebre Experience” June–September, you can enjoy outdoor dinners on the terrace. And the first weekend in September, when Pontevedra becomes a medieval city for the Franca Festival, we will surprise you with succulent medieval lunches and dinners.

Chef Opening Hours Alberto González Cafetería Maître 11:00 - 24:00 David Pereira Desayuno Menú para grupos 08:00 - 11:00 23.00 Almuerzo 13:30 - 16:00 Cena 20:30 - 23:00 Discover the local area

You won't want to leave without enjoying a walk through the elegant old quarter of Pontevedra. Most of this well-preserved area has been pedestrianized. Visit Santa María la Mayor Basilica, a jewel of Gothic architecture, and La Virgen Peregrina Church, a chapel with a scallop-shaped floor plan and beautiful night lighting. Other highlights include Pontevedra Museum, whose collection is held in five different locations: Santo Domingo Monastery, Sarmiento Palace, and the Castro Monteagudo, García Flórez and Fernández López buildings. What to do in the area

• Route of the Camellia, various monasteries and convents in the region (February and March) • Portuguese Route, Way of St. James • Hiking and running trails along the riverbanks, 50 m from the Parador • Monasteries Lérez Monastery (3 km) Monastery (5 km) • A Lanzada Beach (28 km) • A Toxa Island (30 km) • Sanxenxo Beach (18 km) • Vigo (24 km)

Expert recommendations

• Visit to Combarro • Boat ride to Tambo Island Because of its many artistic and picturesque qualities, this Departs from the Port of Combarro. Visit a mollusk town has been listed as an Area of Artistic-Historical farming raft and sample the local mussels as you Importance. It contains the largest group of hórreos (raised circle Tambo Island, before returning to the port. granaries) in Galicia. Distance: 15 km from the Parador. Duration: approximately 1 1/2 hours. We present our new gastronomic spaces

The perfect homage Gastronomic mouthfuls Pampered Senses Tamizia restaurants are multifunctional spaces that follow current The Marmitia restaurants offer an innovative menu with a wide Especia restaurants are Paradores' classic restaurants where we trends in gastronomy. variety of dishes so that diners can choose their own offer a traditional menu made up of starters, meat courses, fish combination of starter, main and dessert. courses and desserts. Monumental and historic hotels

There are places that become travel destinations through which their history can be discovered: castles, palaces, and old monasteries that receive you today with all the comforts that only Paradores know how to offer, but without losing the essence that made them part of our history.

Hotels to enjoy the coast or nature

Close your eyes and imagine a place far away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. In a landscape surrounded by evergreen mountains, a terrace with sea views, a viewing point from which to observe the flight of the birds over a lake. It is something you have within reach but still haven't discovered, because this trip is closer than you think. That getaway to nature is at Paradores.

Urban hotels at the heart of the city

The luxury and the service of Paradores in an urban setting is what you're looking for. Civia arose to offer a hotel where you don't feel like you're just passing through. The Civia collection is made up of Paradores located in the city or nearby where you'll find everything you need, whatever the reason for your visit.