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What to see in Pontevedra in 2 days

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2-day itinerary for Pontevedra (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Pontevedra blends history, monuments and food at every turn. Here's a 2-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length2 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundOn foot
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Known forHistory, monuments and food

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What to see in Pontevedra day by day

Day 1A Ferrería & A Peregrina · Praza da Leña & Museum

Sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina
Sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina
18th-century chapel with its distinctive scallop-shell floor plan, a symbol of the city.
Free
Plaza de la Ferrería
Arcaded square with colonnades, a fountain and the church of San Francisco at the far end.
Free
Convent of San Francisco
Convent of San Francisco
Gothic conventual church overlooking the Plaza de la Ferrería.
Free
Free Walking Tour of Pontevedra
Guided walking tour through one of the best-preserved old towns in Galicia.
Tip-based
🍽️ Casa Román
Classic Pontevedra seafood restaurant with a cosy atmosphere.
~45€
Plaza de la Leña
Plaza de la Leña
Cobbled square with a cruceiro (stone cross), the heart of the old town and home to the Museum.
Free
Plaza de la Verdura
Plaza de la Verdura
Arcaded square in the old town, the former vegetable market.
Free
Museum of Pontevedra
One of Galicia's great museums, free to enter, spread across several buildings.
Free
Church of San Bartolomé
Baroque church of Jesuit origin with a monumental façade in the heart of the old town.
Free
Convent of Santa Clara
Convent of Santa Clara
Medieval enclosed convent with its Gothic church, visible from the street.
Free
🍽️ O Eirado da Leña
Creative Galician cuisine with one Michelin star on the Plaza de la Leña.
~80€
🍽️ Loaira Xantar
Tapas and contemporary Galician cuisine next to the Museum.
~25€

Day 2Santa María & Alameda · Lérez River

Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
16th-century Gothic-Plateresque church with a façade carved by the seafaring guilds.
Free
Ruins of Santo Domingo
Ruins of Santo Domingo
Gothic remains of the former Dominican convent, now an open-air section of the Museum.
Free
Alameda and Jardines de Vincenti
Tree-lined promenade beside the gardens, perfect for a break in the shade.
Free
🍽️ Gumer
Wine bar and fusion cuisine with a Galician base and good value for money.
~30€
🍽️ Alameda 10
Produce-driven Galician cuisine next to the Alameda.
~40€
Puente del Burgo
Puente del Burgo
Medieval bridge over the Lérez river that gave the city its name.
Free
Mercado de Abastos
Traditional market by the river, a showcase of Galician produce.
Free

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Frequently asked questions about Pontevedra

How many days do I need to see Pontevedra?

With 2 days you can cover the key areas of Pontevedra: A Ferrería & A Peregrina, Praza da Leña & Museum, Santa María & Alameda and Lérez River. The plan spreads them across your days so you don't retrace your steps or waste time between them.

When is the best time to visit Pontevedra?

The best time to visit Pontevedra is spring and autumn, though with a good itinerary it's worth it in almost any season.

How do you get around Pontevedra?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. That's why the itinerary links places by proximity, grouping a different area each day so you never retrace your steps.

What to visit in Pontevedra?

The must-sees in Pontevedra: Sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina, Plaza de la Ferrería, Free Walking Tour of Pontevedra and Museum of Pontevedra. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

Is Pontevedra worth visiting?

Yes. Pontevedra brings together history, monuments and food, and the must-sees —Sanctuary of the Virgen Peregrina, Plaza de la Ferrería, Free Walking Tour of Pontevedra and Museum of Pontevedra— are easy to take in over 2 days. It's worth it even if you're short on time.

Where to eat in Pontevedra?

Some local picks from this guide: O Eirado da Leña, Loaira Xantar and La Ultramar. They're placed by area alongside each day of the itinerary.

What's the best day trip from Pontevedra?

Less than 150 km away you have Vigo, Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña: a day trip you can also plan with the Trip Planner.

How much does it cost to visit Pontevedra?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?

Every bookable activity includes a direct link to Civitatis to buy the ticket or tour online and skip the lines.

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