What to see and do in Ponte Ulla

Ponte Ulla is a village in the province of A Coruña belonging to the municipality of Vedra, the last stop on The Sanabrian Way before Santiago (a better choice than Outeiro, which lacks services). Here you can see the striking Gundián railway bridge, visit the Church of Santa María Magdalena, and stop by the camellia-ringed Pazo de Rivadulla.

Guntian Bridge

As soon as our feet land in the town of Ponte Ulla, we can see the Gundián Bridge, dating from 1930 and completed in the fifties, it is about 170 metres long and was built as a railway line from Pico Sacro to Paso de A Cova. Today this route is still active and is one of the most famous bridges in Galicia for bungee jumping.

Church of Santa Maria Magdalena

This church of different styles is surrounded by bridges from different periods, as the village was once known for its important railway connection. The predominant style is Galician Baroque, with details still surviving from an ancient Romanesque style. In addition, it is worth mentioning the beautiful architectural ensemble that surrounds the temple and gives it a beautiful view of the whole.

Pazo de Rivadulla

Surrounded by camellias, this 16th century manor house is one of the main attractions of the area. Although it is not located on Ponte Ulla itself, it is only a few kilometres away and is a place worth seeing. Its fountain of La Coca, dating from the Baroque period in Compostela, and its floral gardens make up one of the most iconic views of the surrounding area.

Vista Alegre Manor House

Rectangular in shape and surrounded by a garden of shrubs, this 16th century manor house was home to such illustrious inhabitants as the family of Ortega y Gasset, who was to become our country's greatest philosopher. From an illustrious family, Eduardo Ortega y Gasset, the philosopher's uncle, founder of a newspaper, poet, journalist and politician, was the most illustrious inhabitant of these walls.
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