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Religious and Civil Architecture

The large number of examples of religious architecture throughout the territory of A Pontenova is truly remarkable.

The large number of religious architectural examples spread across the territory of A Pontenova is truly unique.

In addition to the 11 parish churches, the challenging terrain and, consequently, the historical isolation of its villages and hamlets encouraged the proliferation of numerous small chapels and hermitages.

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La construcción del actual santuario se inició en 1662, terminándose en 1664. El edificio exterior es de líneas muy sencillas y ornamentación muy sobria. La torre, levantada en el año 1744, consta de 4 cuerpos. La portada principal del templo está bajo la torre y es de trazado renacentista, con arcos de medio punto y enmarcada por pilastras de estrías y friso ornamentado.

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Situado en la Parroquia de Vilarmide, posee una nave rectangular con pórtico a la entrada, una capilla mayor con un gran arco triunfal y sacristía en la cabecera. En su interior hay un retablo neoclásico del siglo XIX con imágenes de los siglos XVII y XVIII.

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Está situado en la Parroquia de Vilaouruz y data de la segunda mitad del siglo XVII. Posee un retablo mayor salomónico de 3 hornacinas en cada piso y un incensario gótico de metal del siglo XVI. La fiesta en honor a la Virgen del Carmen de Cova se celebra el último domingo de agosto.

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Su construcción se remonta al segundo tercio del siglo XVIII, al igual que sus retablos, con alguna talla del siglo XVI. Posee tres naves separadas por arcos de medio punto sobre pilastras. Cada una de estas naves posee una puerta independiente que abre al pórtico.

Regarding civil architecture, there are three main determining factors that shaped the popular architecture characterizing this area: the climatic conditions, marked by high rainfall; the available resources and materials; and finally, the construction methods and knowledge, as most houses were built by the residents themselves.

These constructions, based on rational architecture, are mainly characterized by their simplicity, sturdiness, and functionality. In addition to these more humble traditional homes, manor houses—such as the Pazo de Vilaxe, also known as Pazo de Trelles or Pimentel—and ancestral houses like Casa de Vilar, Casa de Cancio, Casa de Solar, Casa de Salmeán, among others, were also built.

Main Tourist Attractions

The Iron Mines and Calcination Ovens

A Pontenova emerged as a result of the iron mining operations in Vilaoudriz.

Mining and Industrial Heritage

A way to recover and showcase the mining and industrial heritage that is still preserved.

Eo River Fishing and Leisure

The Eo is one of the most important salmon rivers in the Iberian Peninsula.

Salmonid Fishing Interpretation Center

Located on the second floor of A Pontenova’s own Tourist Information Office.

Hiking

Enjoy the hiking trails found in A Pontenova.
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