Pontevedra

Pontevedra

Pontevedra in the webcam is an old port city located on the coast of the Gulf of Pontevedra in northwestern Spain, Galicia region.

In Pontevedra, where the live broadcast comes from, with deep maritime and trading traditions, the historical center has been preserved – one of the most significant and elegant in Galicia. In the streets and squares of the old city along the Ria de Pontevedra, there are striking examples of secular and religious architecture, especially Romanesque.

In the heart of the Old City is the Plaza de España with an eclectic city hall built in the 19th century. Its main façade is decorated with four pairs of columns, door fronts, as well as a balcony and a clock. Opposite the square there is a large alley with luxurious secular buildings: the Deputation building with a 19th century facade, contrasting with the medieval ruins of the 14th century Santo Domingo monastery (national monument of architecture). Nowadays, this religious building is one of the divisions of the Provincial Museum, which houses architectural elements from different eras, including Romanesque and Gothic capitals, tombstones or sarcophagi.

Among the sights of Pontevedra, where this online camera is located, the almost round 18th century Peregrine Temple with a baroque facade and neoclassical elements is worth attention. In the temple there is an image of the patroness of the city. Opposite the temple threr is Ferreria Square, surrounded by various remarkable buildings, among which the church and monastery of St. Francis of the 14th-15th centuries, with a layout in the form of a Latin cross with three apses, stand out. The interior contains several medieval tombs.

Another striking religious attraction of Pontevedra, where the online broadcast is conducted from, is the 16th century Basilica of Santa Maria.

Walking around the city in a web camera, you should look into the Provincial Museum of Pontevedra, one of the largest in Galicia. In his collection, a large section of medieval art and Spanish and European painting of the 16-18 centuries, as well as works by Galician artists and examples of folk art, stand out.

The best way to enjoy the beauty of Pontevedra in an online live camera is a walk through the shopping streets and granite squares: Teucro, Cinco Calles, Ferreria and Verdura with a stop at the Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the 16th century. The outer facade of the basilica is decorated with works by Flemish Cornelis and Juan Nobre.

In the province of Pontevedra, the view of which is shown by the live webcam, there are two of the most important protected areas of Galicia: the Atlantic Islands National Park, which unites the islands of Cies, as well as Ons, Cortegada and Salvora, and the Natural Park of Monte Aloia as part of the Serra do Galinheiro mountain Range. From its highest point, there are wonderful views of the Miño (Minho) Valley.

Being in Pontevedra, which you see online, it is interesting to visit the Rias Bajas region with picturesque seaside towns and settlements: Sanxenxo, Vilagarcia de Arousa, O Grove and the island of A Toxa (a Toja).

Climate

In Pontevedra, shown online, summers are short, warm, and partly cloudy, while winters are cold, wet, and partly cloudy. During the year, temperatures typically range from 7 C to 26 C and are rarely below 2 C or above 32 C.

Weather forecast in Pontevedra for 7 days is available on our website online.

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