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Pontevedra, on the Way of Saint James, combines history and culture with nature. Its charming streets, old town and the Lérez river captivate pilgrims.
The adventure begins! You will start the Spiritual Variant from the beautiful city of Pontevedra. . A stroll through its cobbled streets and squares will be enough to realize the special charm it hides. After Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra is the place on this route with the largest number of heritage elements. You can visit, among other things, the Ruins of Santo Domingo in the Provincial Museum of Pontevedra, the Royal Basilica of Santa María la Mayor, and the symbol of the city: the church of La Peregrina.