History of Pontecesures
It was a Roman port: coins, milestones and altars have been found, and Turris Augusti is located here. In the 12th century Archbishop Gelmírez set up a shipyard to build ships against pirates. It separated from Valga and has been a municipality since 9 October 1925.
What to see in Pontecesures
Bridge over the Ulla
Last remodelled in the 18th century; crossing it takes you from the province of Pontevedra into that of A Coruña.
Church of San Xulián de Requeixo
Of Romanesque origin, ordered to be built by Gelmírez.
Pazo da Cova
From the 18th century.
Population and location
Pontecesures is a single-parish municipality, San Xulián de Requeixo, with 3,062 inhabitants in 2015 (IGE).
The Portuguese Camino in Pontecesures
From the church it is 2.5 km to Padrón. A hundred metres further on, the detour to the albergue of the convent of Herbón leaves the route, and the Spiritual Variant arrives here on foot from Catoira.
Frequently asked questions
How many albergues are there in Pontecesures?
This guide lists 2 places to stay for pilgrims in Pontecesures, with checked prices, beds and seasons. The public albergue is Albergue de peregrinos de Pontecesures (54 beds, no advance booking).
Where does the Spiritual Variant end?
On foot, it joins the Central Route at Pontecesures; the boat also lands here.