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The Top 15 Castles in Pontevedra

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 15

beautiful castles to choose from in Pontevedra. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 19, 2025

Monterreal Castle

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The complex formed by the castle and the wall was configured between the 12th and 16th centuries; since 1966 it has housed the famous Conde de Gondomar National Parador, and today, the site can be visited throughout the year

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Salvaterra de Miño Fortress

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The original fortress was built almost a thousand years ago, back in the 10th or perhaps the 11th. The original wall that surrounds the castle dates from the 12th century …

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Monterreal Castle (Monte do Boi Fortress)

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The Monte do Boi Fortress, also known as Monterreal Castle, is an impressive fortification located in Baiona, Pontevedra. This fortress has a rich history dating back to the 12th and …

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Soutomaior Castle

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Soutomaior Castle (Galician: Castelo de Soutomaior, Spanish: Castillo de Soutomayor) is a medieval castle located in the municipality of the same name in Galicia, Spain. It is situated about 119 …

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Parador of Baiona

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This impressive hotel is set in an ancient fortress with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Baiona Bay.
The Parador combines the elegance of a Galician stately palace with …

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Castelo Grande Archaeological Site

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The place name itself, "castelo" is a castle in Galician, and the remains of various buildings found indicate that some type of fortified building was located here.

In 2019, remains …

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Towers of the West

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The boat passes the ruins of the historic Castellum Honesti fortress, which is a protected national monument.
The fortress was built in the 12th century at the behest of Archbishop …

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Baiona Parador and Monterreal Fortress

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The Baiona Parador is located on the Monterreal Peninsula, which allows for 360-degree views, including the marina and the gardens surrounding the fortress. In addition, from the walls and towers …

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Lapela Tower

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Also known as Belém Tower of Minho, the tower is all that is left of the small fortress built by D. Afonso Henriques around 1130. Most of the fortress was …

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Castillo de Aldán and Medieval Aqueduct

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Castillo de Aldan, a castle facade from the 60s and an incredible medieval aqueduct in the middle of the Bosque encantando (enchanted forest) - always worth a visit!

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The Top 15 Castles in Pontevedra

Monterreal Castle

Salvaterra de Miño Fortress

Monterreal Castle (Monte do Boi Fortress)

Soutomaior Castle

Parador of Baiona

Castelo Grande Archaeological Site

Towers of the West

Baiona Parador and Monterreal Fortress

Lapela Tower

Castillo de Aldán and Medieval Aqueduct

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