An ancient town and medieval port, Pontevedra has been described as a "definitive old galego town". Sights include the pilgrim chapel in the Praza da Peregrina, the historic Zona Monumental (old city), the Praza de Leña, the market, and the Alameda, a promenade along the ría. One of Christopher Columbus' ships (the nao "Santa María") was built in Pontevedra.

Links of interest & tourism links:

• Town Hall of Pontevedra ( Concello de Pontevedra ).
   
• Turismo Rías Bajas
   
• Town Hall of Santiago de Compostela.
   
• Tourism in Santiago de Compostela
   
• Tourism Information (Xunta de Galicia)
   
• Tourist Guide

The European flatwater will take place in Pontevedra from 28^th June to 1^st July.