Famous Castles of Pontevedra

10 historic castles and fortresses.

• Soutomaior Castle — A restored castle surrounded by award-winning gardens featuring the largest camellia collection in Europe. The castle b…
• Sobroso Castle — A medieval castle in the forested mountains near Mondariz, an area famous for its mineral waters. The castle has been p…
• Salvaterra Castle — A fortress on the Portuguese border overlooking the Miño River, facing the Portuguese town of Monção. The castle witnes…
• Tebra Castle — A medieval tower near Tomiño in the Miño valley, part of the chain of fortifications along the Portuguese border in sou…
• San Sebastián Castle — A fortress guarding the entrance to the Ría de Vigo, now housing a cultural center. The castle played a role in defendi…
• Baiona Fortress — The massive fortress of Monterreal in Baiona, where the Pinta arrived with news of the New World in 1493. Now a parador…
• Catoira Towers — The Torres de Oeste—the western towers—guarded the Ría de Arousa against Viking raids. Every August, a Viking festival…
• Padrón Castle — The remains of a castle near Padrón, where legend says the stone boat carrying Saint James's body arrived from Palestin…
• Vilaboa Tower — A medieval tower in the Ría de Vigo area, representing the fortified noble residences that dotted the Galician landscap…
• Gondomar Castle — A castle in the hills above the Ría de Vigo associated with the Counts of Gondomar—one of Spain's most skilled diplomat…