Pontevedra · Combarro · Soutomaior · La Toja · Cambados DESTINATION: Between Vigo and Pontevedra, is the Soutomaior Castle, of medieval origin, which was the scene of the Irmandiños wars and houses beautiful gardens that are part of the Camellia route, a magical itinerary of tourist attraction that runs through old palaces, castles and mansions throughout the entire province. Pontevedra, an ancient city and medieval port, stands out for its pedestrian nature and its historic center, in which buildings such as the Basilica of Santa María with its plateresque façade, the baroque church of La Peregrina located next to Plaza Ferrería and the ruins of Santo Domingo. The Pontevedra museum presents a permanent collection made up of archaeological remains found in the province of Pontevedra and an artistic collection that goes from the Romanesque to the 20th century. Very close to the city is Combarro, a beautiful fishing village that stands the test of time, with its traditional hórreos (raised granaries) and cruceiros (calvaries). Continuing along the coast you can also visit Sanxenxo, where A Lanzada beach stands out, with its Romanesque chapel; and O Grove, with the well known La Toja Island with its spas, golf course, casino and the church of San Caralampio, a 12th century chapel, completely covered in shells; or Cambados, nerve center of wine tourism, with an old town listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest and beautiful natural landscapes.
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