Viewpoints and landscapes

O Facho (Cangas do Morrazo)

Climbing up to the highest point of the Costa da Vela, 184 metres high, has a reward. O Facho, one of the most important archaeological sites in the province of Pontevedra, offers outstanding panoramic views of the archipelagos of Cíes and Ons, especially at dusk.
A Picaraña Hill (Ponteareas)

Up from the Picaraña Hill, you will enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the region of O Condado and Sobroso Castle. Legends say that at the top of the hill, at 387 metres above sea level, Pedro Madruga used to have a fortress which would be later demolished by the Catholic Monarchs. The Da Santa Cruz Chapel, built in 1907, still stands at the very top of the hill.
Santa Trega (A Guarda)

If you are looking for an incredibly beautiful spot to admire in a 360 degrees angle the natural border between Galicia and Portugal, the best option is the viewpoint in Santa Trega, in A Guarda. It is 341 metres high, and from there you can see how the waters of the Miño River flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, you can visit one of the best preserved pre-Roman hillforts in Spain.
Cíes Islands (Vigo)

If you want to get a panoramic view of the Ría de Vigo, one of the best spots on the Cíes Islands is the viewpoint of the lighthouse, 178 metres above sea level. To get there, you can go on a four-kilometre hike from the Rodas Beach, about one hour and a half route. The last part of this popular trail is one the most twisting and steep ones on the Galician coast.
A Siradella (O Grove)

The viewpoint of A Siradella, the highest area in O Grove Peninsula, is the best spot to admire the Ría de Arousa and the Atlantic Ocean. It also enjoys amazing views of unique places as the O Bao cove, in the isthmus of A Lanzada, a national reference for birdwatching enthusiasts. At the hilltop, there is a Nature Interpretation Centre and a recreation area.
O Castro (Vigo)

At the top of the city of Vigo, you find the O Castro Hill, which offers a panoramic view of the Ría de Vigo, with O Morrazo at the front and the Cíes Islands on the background. If you want to visit this stunning spot, you need to cross the walls of the old fortress first, leaving the tower of the city hall and the port at your feet. It is located 149 metres above sea level.
O Cruceiriño (Crecente)

The viewpoint in O Cruceiriño and the Alto de Beade offer amazing views of the valley and the meanders of the Miño River, which at this point make a nearly 360-degree turn. At the hilltop, you can admire the bridges connecting the towns of Filgueira and Cortegada as well as the town of Crecente. In autumn, the landscape is flooded with ochre to create an almost mystical atmosphere.
O Con do Forno (A Illa de Arousa)

The viewpoint of O Con do Forno offers panoramic views over the centre of the town of A Illa and most part of the Ría de Arousa. There, you can also admire a stone statue of the Heart of Jesus “El Santo” dating from 1962. In summer, A Illa is one of the busiest areas on the coast of the province. There is a pleasant 20-minute ascent to the viewpoint from downtown.
Monte Aloia (Tui)

You will be amazed from the very first moment by the stunning beauty of this hill, almost 630 metres high. It enjoys breathtaking panoramic views of the valleys of the rivers Miño and Louro. It reaches its highest point in the Alto de San Xiao, where there is a chapel dating back to 1713 built on a Romanesque temple.
A Peneda (Soutomaior)

This pyramidal hill is the perfect place to enjoy amazing views over the Ría de Vigo, having the place of Rande and the San Simón Island as its main attractions. This is a magical place. As legend has it, an underground passage, 329 metres high, connected this hill to the Soutomaior Castle. This secret route is said to have been used to provide back-up troops during the Spanish War of Independence against the French.
Lobeira (Vilanova de Arousa)

This natural spot offers stunning views over the inland part and the coast of the Ría de Arousa that are a delight for the senses. It can be accessed on bike. Other option is to drive part of the way and go the last part on foot. After climbing up to 300 metres, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking sunset.
Fervenza do Toxa (Silleda)

In the heart of Silleda there is a cascade with a drop of 30 metres which is considered one of the most beautiful cascades in Galicia. You can admire the top of the cascade from the viewpoint of O Toxa. Moreover, it is surrounded by dense chestnut, oak and cork oak woods.
Campo da Rata Viewpoint (Redondela)

Enjoy one of the best panoramic views of Galicia from the Trasmañó Hill, in the town of Redondela. It is located at more than 250 metres above sea level, but it can be easily reached on foot after parking your car at the foot of the hill. There is a bench at the top with the inscription “Galiza. It’s different”, which went viral. Enjoy a sunset over the coastal inlet of Vigo with views over the Cíes Islands or the San Simón Island.
Viewpoint in Domaio (Moaña)

The parish of Domaio, in the municipality of Moaña, has recently installed one of the most impressive panoramic viewpoints in As Rías Baixas, at a height of 600 metres. When the sky is clear, you can have a view of the three coastal inlets of the province of Pontevedra. This place is easily accessible and ideal for families and for enjoying a unique environment, where the Chan da Arquiña dolmen is located.
O Couto das Forcadas viewpoint (A Canicouva, Pontevedra)

The new viewpoint of O Couto das Forcadas is located in the forest park of A Fracha Hill, in the parish of A Canicouva, and has a spectacular view of the coastal inlets Ría de Pontevedra and Ría de Vigo. Pedestrian and bicycle paths have been created in this recreation area in the municipality of Pontevedra, which has become a sort of "balcony" overlooking the coastal inlets.
Cabo Silleiro viewpoint (Baiona)

A few metres away from the lighthouse of cape Cabo Silleiro, going up from the road that links the towns of Baiona and A Guarda towards the old military barracks, there is a wooden viewpoint built on large rocks and with stunning views. It is about 100 metres above sea level and offers a beautiful view of the Cíes Islands, Monteferro, the Monterreal peninsula – where the Parador de Baiona is located – and, on clear days, of the coastal area Costa da Vela and the coastal inlet Ría de Arousa

On top of Rías Baixas

The winding coastline of the three rías (coastal inlets) and the natural beauty of the inland part of Pontevedra make any journey through the province a delight for the senses. Besides enjoying this rich landscape and heritage in situ, visitors can get a panoramic view of the province from any of the impressive watchtowers scattered throughout As Rías Baixas.

Climb to any of these vantage points to admire the varied landscape of the province and enjoy spectacular views over the meanders of the Miño River, the O Cando Hill, the islands of Tambo or San Simón, the city of Vigo or the town of Vilanova de Arousa. You won't forget it!