Pontevedra centro

Pontevedra Capital City, also the Rias Bajas capital, is known for its urban development planning and quality of life.  It has several awards including the United Nations Habitat Award, European Intermodes Award, and the Excellence Prize of the Center forActive Design in New York City.  It is Galicia’s most pedestrian-friendly city where most of the historical and artistic interests are within a few meters away.  The Capital City offers an exclusive and modern lifestyle in a picturesque ambience.

Among the old city’s historical sites with mixed Gothic Architecture is La Basílica de Santa María la Mayor, where the facade surrounding the portals are influenced by the Portuguese Manueline Style and the altar is Baroque.  La Iglesia de la Peregrina, where elegant bells sound every hour, is also Baroque and Neoclassical Design.  

The image of the Virgen Peregrina is the monumental altarpiece and a huge shell holds the holy water.  Present in the area as well are scenic public squares with quaint cafes that sets the background for a lovely evening stroll admiring the granite buildings and slowly taking in the rich history of the surrounding heritage. 

For a delightful gastronomic experience, one of the most frequented places is Restaurante Alameda where traditional Galician cuisine is prepared with exquisite ingredients to deliver tasty meat dishes.  In Nova de Arriba, Rincón Mexicano Pontevedra holds Mexican food to a high standard.  It is a highly recommended restaurant providing authentic and mouth-watering tacos, tortillas, and carnitas.