Spain Guide
Galicia
Ría de Pontevedra
Of all the Rías Baixas, the long, narrow Ría de Pontevedra is the archetype, closely resembling a Scandinavian fjord with its steep and forested sides. Pontevedra itself is a lovely old city, set slightly back from the sea. Though it lacks a beach of its own, it makes a good base for expeditions along either shore of its ría. The north coast is the more popular with tourists, with Sanxenxo (Sanjenjo) as its best-known resort, but if you want to avoid the crowds, head for the south coast, which stretches out past secluded beaches towards the rugged headland, ideal for camping in privacy.