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Best walking routes in Pontevedra

13 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.1 scoreHills 0/103.3 kmBest Jun–Sep
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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Pontevedra: A Short Walk

1 hour

6 stops1.6 km1 h 5 min

1.6 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops6stops+20 mgain
4.2 sights7.2 efficiency0.3 hills8.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+20 m climb along route
  1. Church of the Pilgrim Virgin
  2. Pontevedra Museum
  3. Central Market of Pontevedra
  4. Puente de Santiago, Pontevedra
  5. Burgo Bridge
  6. Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
1–22 m

Photo: ViewpointFernandoCC BY-SA 4.0

5.1/10
#2
Viewpoint

Pontevedra Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops2.3 km1 h 30 min

2.3 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops11stops+19 mgain
3.7 sights8.2 efficiency0.3 hills6.5 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 40 min insides+19 m climb along route
  1. Tirantes Bridge
  2. Burgo Bridge
  3. Pedreira Square
  4. Verdura Square
  5. Leña Square
  6. Herrería Square
  7. San Francisco convent
  8. Church of the Pilgrim Virgin
  9. Plaza de la Peregrina
  10. Plaza de España
  11. Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
0–23 m

Photo: ViewpointLBM1948CC BY-SA 4.0

4.9/10
#3
Viewpoint

Old Town of Pontevedra in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops1.3 km1 h 5 min

1.3 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops8stops+6 mgain
4.0 sights9.1 efficiency0.1 hills3.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 40 min insides+6 m climb along route
  1. Leña Square
  2. Herrería Square
  3. San Francisco convent
  4. Church of the Pilgrim Virgin
  5. Plaza de la Peregrina
  6. Plaza de España
  7. Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
  8. Burgo Bridge
3–23 m

Photo: ViewpointFernandoCC BY-SA 4.0

4.9/10
#4
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Pontevedra

Walking tour

11 stops3.3 km1 h 50 min

3.3 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops11stops+7 mgain
3.4 sights7.9 efficiency0.1 hills7.4 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+7 m climb along route
  1. Soldier's monument
  2. Plaza de España
  3. Plaza de la Peregrina
  4. Church of the Pilgrim Virgin
  5. San Francisco convent
  6. Pontevedra Museum
  7. Verdura Square
  8. Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
  9. Turoqua
  10. Puente de Santiago, Pontevedra
  11. Sculpture Island Park
0–23 m

Photo: ViewpointjuantiaguesCC BY-SA 2.0

4.8/10
#5
Viewpoint

Bridges of Pontevedra Walk

Bridges

5 stops1.5 km40 min

1.5 kmdistance40 minwith stops5stops+13 mgain
3.9 sights7.6 efficiency0.2 hills4.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+13 m climb along route
  1. Tirantes Bridge
  2. Puente de Santiago, Pontevedra
  3. Burgo Bridge
  4. Leña Square
  5. Herrería Square
0–17 m

Photo: ViewpointCojvgptCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#6
Viewpoint

Pontevedra Parks Walk

Parks

5 stops2.6 km1 h 20 min

2.6 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+5 mgain
2.8 sights7.1 efficiency0.1 hills7.4 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+5 m climb along route
  1. Alameda of Pontevedra
  2. Palm Trees Park
  3. Casto Sampedro gardens
  4. Leña Square
  5. Sculpture Island Park
1–22 m

Photo: ViewpointLuis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Lmbuga)CC BY-SA 3.0

4.3/10
#7
Viewpoint

Pontevedra in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

18 stops4.0 km2 h 45 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~4 h 5 min.

Inside: Basilica of Santa María la Mayor (~20 min) + Pontevedra Museum (~1 h). Estimates only.

4.0 kmdistance2 h 45 minwith stops18stops~4 h 5 minfull day+0 mgain
3.4 sights7.6 efficiency0.0 hills4.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Palm Trees Park
  2. Plaza de España
  3. Basilica of Santa María la Mayor (inside ~20 min)
  4. Verdura Square
  5. Herrería Square
  6. Plaza de la Peregrina
  7. Church of the Pilgrim Virgin
  8. San Francisco convent
  9. Leña Square
  10. Pontevedra Museum (inside ~1 h)
  11. Pedreira Square
  12. Central Market of Pontevedra
  13. Turoqua
  14. Burgo Bridge
  15. Puente de Santiago, Pontevedra
  16. Tirantes Bridge
  17. Illa das Esculturas
  18. Sculpture Island Park
0–22 m

Photo: ViewpointFernandoCC BY-SA 4.0

4.2/10
#8
Viewpoint

Pontevedra Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

11 stops5.8 km2 h 25 min

5.8 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+73 mgain
3.5 sights6.6 efficiency1.2 hills3.5 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+73 m climb along route
  1. Mirador da Granxa, Raxó
  2. Basilica of Santa María la Mayor
  3. Herrería Square
  4. Plaza de la Peregrina
  5. Church of the Pilgrim Virgin
  6. San Francisco convent
  7. Pontevedra Museum
  8. Burgo Bridge
  9. Puente de Santiago, Pontevedra
  10. Sculpture Island Park
  11. Mirador Monteporreiro
1–69 m

Photo: ViewpointBjørn Christian TørrissenCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#9
Viewpoint

Squares of Pontevedra Walk

Squares

11 stops1.3 km1 h 15 min

1.3 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops11stops+7 mgain
2.7 sights7.3 efficiency0.1 hills3.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+7 m climb along route
  1. Plaza de España
  2. Alonso de Fonseca Square
  3. Five Streets Square
  4. Teucer Square
  5. Méndez Núñez Square
  6. Verdura Square
  7. Pedreira Square
  8. Leña Square
  9. Estrella square
  10. Herrería Square
  11. Plaza de la Peregrina
8–20 m

Photo: ViewpointjuantiaguesCC BY-SA 2.0

3.8/10
#10
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Pontevedra: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops1.8 km1 h 35 min

1.8 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops11stops+13 mgain
1.8 sights8.0 efficiency0.2 hills5.3 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 1 h 5 min insides+13 m climb along route
  1. Palm Trees Park
  2. Soldier's monument
  3. Alameda of Pontevedra
  4. Pontevedra Principal Theatre
  5. Wall of Pontevedra
  6. Five Streets Square
  7. Teucer Square
  8. Méndez Núñez Square
  9. Pedreira Square
  10. San Bartolomé Church
  11. Estrella square
8–23 m

Photo: ViewpointZaratemanCC0

3.7/10
#11
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Pontevedra in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops1.6 km1 h 10 min

1.6 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops8stops+11 mgain
2.1 sights7.6 efficiency0.2 hills4.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 20 min+ up to 45 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. Palm Trees Park
  2. Alameda of Pontevedra
  3. Wall of Pontevedra
  4. Pontevedra Principal Theatre
  5. Teucer Square
  6. Méndez Núñez Square
  7. Pedreira Square
  8. Estrella square
8–23 m

Photo: ViewpointPvibahuCC BY-SA 3.0

3.7/10
#12

Viewpoints of Pontevedra in 2 Hours

Viewpoints

5 stops4.2 km1 h 25 min

4.2 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops5stops+82 mgain
0.6 sights5.7 efficiency1.4 hills7.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+82 m climb along route
  1. Mirador Do Campanario
  2. Illa das Esculturas
  3. Mirador de Monteporreiro
  4. Mirador Monteporreiro
  5. Asociación De Vecinos O Mirador De Monte Porreiro
1–69 m
3.0/10
#13

Best Viewpoints in Pontevedra: Walking Route

Viewpoints

8 stops11.1 km3 h 10 min

11.1 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops8stops+141 mgain
0.5 sights6.2 efficiency2.4 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+141 m climb along route
  1. Mirador da Granxa, Raxó
  2. Mirador Do Campanario
  3. Mirador Monteporreiro
  4. Asociación De Vecinos O Mirador De Monte Porreiro
  5. Mirador de Monteporreiro
  6. Mirador da Fracha
  7. Mirador Do Campanario
  8. Mirador Monteporreiro
1–69 m
2.0/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Pontevedra walking stats

From the 13 rated routes118 stops total37 unique places.

Most climbBest Viewpoints in Pontevedra: Walking Route+141 m along route
Most stops / kmSquares of Pontevedra Walk8.3 stops per km
Least climbPontevedra in One Day: Walking Itinerary+0 m along route
Most stairsBest Viewpoints in Pontevedra: Walking Route~72 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest11.1 km1.3 kmBest Viewpoints in Pontevedra: Walking Route / Squares of Pontevedra Walk
Places on routes37unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Pontevedra FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Pontevedra: A Short Walk (1.6 km, 1 h 5 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Pontevedra?
Jun–Sep are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Squares of Pontevedra Walk1.3 km, walking 20 min.
One hour in Pontevedra?
One Hour in Pontevedra: A Short Walk: walking 20 min, with stops 1 h 5 min, 6 stops.
One-day plan?
Pontevedra in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 18 stops, ~2 h 45 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 4 h 5 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.