Planning a trip to Pontevedra

From Santiago de Compostela, 20 trains per day make the 40- to 60-minute one-way trip to Pontevedra at a cost of 5.05€‒7€. RENFE has an office on Praza Calvo Sotelo, s/n, where you can get information. The rail and bus stations are .8km (1/2 mile) from the town center on Calle Alféreces Provisionales.

From Santiago de Compostela, a bus leaves every hour during the day for the 1-hr. trip to Pontevedra, for a one-way fare of 2€‒5€.

If you’re driving from Santiago de Compostela, head south along N-550 to reach Pontevedra.

The tourist office, at Calle Churruchaos, 2 (tel. 98-609-08-90), is open Monday to Saturday 9:30am‒2pm and 4‒7pm, and Sunday 10am‒2pm (open 1 hr. later July–Aug).

Special Events in Pontevedra

The town is host to two popular festivals, including the weeklong La Virgen de la Peregrina (the Pilgrim's Virgin), which takes place in the historic Old Town beginning the second Sunday in August. The celebration features religious street processions, live entertainment, food vendors, and kiosks selling handicrafts and antiques. An entrance charge may be applied for certain cultural performances, but concerts sponsored by the city are free. Another good time to visit is for the medieval fair, Feria Franca, occurring in the historic district on the first Friday afternoon in September and extending to Saturday night. People dress up in Middle Ages costumery and enjoy live music, parades, and food (some recipes are medieval).