Pontevedra
Ancient tradition has it that the city of Pontevedra in the Rias Baixas in Galicia, first called Helenes, was founded by Teucer (Teucro) who fought in the Trojan Wars and named it after Helen.
True or not, this impressive, granite city on the Rio Lerez, houses one of the best Old Quarters in the whole of Spain - untouched and picturesque - arcaded, flagstoned streets and delightful squares with ancient stone crosses and typical balconied houses adorned with flowers and avenues lined with Camelias makes it the perfect Gallego town.
Don't miss the charm of the Praza de Lena, where the Jewish quarter once thrived and where the exceptional Museo Provincial de Pontevedra boasts an excellent collection of jet figures from Santiago and paintings by the Spanish greats.
There is much to see from the church of La Peregrina (shaped like a scallop shell) to the C13th church of San Francisco to the 16th century Basilica de Santa Maria la Mayor, but perhaps Pontevedra's real forte is the fact that it is still a lively and lived in town and to get the most of its atmosphere, no better to enjoy it than in the wonderful old bars sampling the traditional food and drink of Galicia at its best.
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Casa Albarino
Ref: GRIB2 A Aldea Da Bouza, Ribadumia, Galicia
Bedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 6
Stylish and elegant detached stone house with pool in the heart of wine growing country.
From £1750 - £2450 pwBedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 6
Stylish and elegant detached stone house with pool in the heart of wine growing country.
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Casa Coiro
Ref: GCOI1 Coiro, Galicia
Bedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 6
Traditional house with stylish modern interior and covered pool with spectacular views of Ria de Vigo.
From £2140 - £2290 pwBedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 6
Traditional house with stylish modern interior and covered pool with spectacular views of Ria de Vigo.
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Casa de Ramon
Ref: GVIV8 Galdo, Galicia
Bedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 7
Traditional family home, lovely rural setting, beaches & lively Viveiro nearby.
From £600 - £890 pwBedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 7
Traditional family home, lovely rural setting, beaches & lively Viveiro nearby.
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Casa Ermedelo
Ref: GROI1 O Barreiro, Galicia
Bedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 6
Special, traditional, country house with swimming pool, near Santiago and fantastic beaches.
From £1690 - £2090 pwBedrooms: 3 / Sleeps: 6
Special, traditional, country house with swimming pool, near Santiago and fantastic beaches.
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Casa Fernando
Ref: GBRA1 A Bragana, Galicia
Bedrooms: 5 / Sleeps: 10
Delightful, traditional, restored country house with salt water swimming pool near historic spa towns, not far from coast.
From £1890 - £1990 pwBedrooms: 5 / Sleeps: 10
Delightful, traditional, restored country house with salt water swimming pool near historic spa towns, not far from coast.
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Casa Isabel
Ref: GMUR1 Muros, Galicia
Bedrooms: 4 / Sleeps: 8
Beautifully restored stone cottage in traditional seaside town and fishing port with impressive views of the Ria de Muros.
From £2100 - £2400 pwBedrooms: 4 / Sleeps: 8
Beautifully restored stone cottage in traditional seaside town and fishing port with impressive views of the Ria de Muros.
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Casa Julian
Ref: GLOR1 Lores, Galicia
Bedrooms: 6 / Sleeps: 14
Charming family home with paddling pool in Albarino vineyards near the coast in the Rias Baixas.
From £2400 - £3300 pwBedrooms: 6 / Sleeps: 14
Charming family home with paddling pool in Albarino vineyards near the coast in the Rias Baixas.
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