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Sanxenxo Essentials

Sanxenxo combines urban amenities with historic Galician heritage along the Rías Baixas. This selection features Silgar Beach, the town's central sandy stretch, and the expansive A Lanzada, home to a 12th-century Romanesque chapel and Iron Age ruins. Natural viewpoints like Punta Vicaño and Mirador de la Granxa offer perspectives of the Pontevedra estuary, while cultural landmarks include the 18th-century Pazo de Emilia Pardo Bazán and the Praza de Abastos market, known for fresh local seafood.

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La Lanzada Beach

The La Lanzada beach is one of the most famous beaches in Galicia. It is located in the municipalities of O Grove and Sanxenxo in the…
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Praia de Silgar

The main urban beach of Sanxenxo, spanning 800 meters along a promenade. It is distinguished by the Madama statue situated on a rock offshore.
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Mirador de Punta Vicaño

A wooded promontory located between Silgar and Baltar beaches, offering panoramic views of the Pontevedra estuary and the Atlantic islands.
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Ermida da Nosa Señora da Lanzada

A 12th-century Romanesque chapel built on the remains of a former fortress, known for traditional fertility rituals involving the Atlantic waves.
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Castro de A Lanzada

Archaeological site featuring an Iron Age settlement, a Roman fish-salting factory, and a medieval necropolis overlooking the ocean.
Juan Manuel Teixeira Zarraquiños / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Praia de Montalbo

A 700-meter beach bordered by a pine forest and protected dunes, offering a natural environment away from the urban center.
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Mirador de la Granxa

A roadside viewpoint at the entrance to the municipality providing a wide perspective of the Ría de Pontevedra and the island of Tambo.
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Praza de Abastos de Sanxenxo

A traditional indoor market specializing in fresh seafood from the estuary, regional cheeses, and local produce from the Salnés Valley.
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Mirador de Silgar

Observation point along the maritime promenade with direct views of the coastline and the sculpture of the Madama.
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Pazo de Emilia Pardo Bazán

An 18th-century manor house that currently serves as a cultural center and theater, hosting local exhibitions and performing arts.
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Mirador del Puerto

Vantage point overlooking the Sanxenxo marina, providing views of the nautical club and the fishing fleet.
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Praia Caneliñas

A small, sheltered cove in the village of Portonovo, characterized by calm waters and fine white sand.
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