Pontecesures

02Geography

Pontecesures is situated 37 km from Pontevedra, nestled in the Caldas comarca. The municipality is traversed by the Autopista del Atlántico (AP-9) and the national road N-550, along with provincial and local roads connecting to nearby areas. The landscape is characterized by the left bank of the Ulla River, which forms a boundary with La Coruña province, and the surrounding hills that rise to 370 meters.

Elevation range

19 m to 370 m

Capital elevation

19 m

03History

The settlement of Pontecesures developed around a Roman bridge over the Ulla River, which was navigable at the time. Its port was significant historically, serving as a hub for trade and military vessels during the medieval period. The area was fortified and strategically important in the defense against pirates and invaders, particularly during the time of Bishop Diego Gelmírez.

• Roman port
• 12th-century shipyard Established by Diego Gelmírez for naval defense.
• Separation from Valga Achieved independence in 1926.
• Historical newspapers La Verdad de Cesures and La Razón de Cesures published in 1900.
• Importance of the port Known as 'puerto de Compostela' for trade to Santiago.

Pontecesures is a historical municipality in Galicia, known for its Roman heritage and vibrant local culture.

04Cultural Heritage

Pontecesures boasts a rich cultural heritage, with various archaeological sites, including petroglyphs and castros from Celtic times. The municipality is also home to significant Roman remains and notable buildings, such as the Church of San Xulián de Requeixo, showcasing Romanesque architecture.

• Petroglyphs Located near Camporredondo, known as Pedra das Serpes.
• Castros Includes Castro Cortinallas and Castro Valente.
• Roman remains Includes a Roman road and votive inscriptions.
• Cruceiros Cruceiro de la Obra Pía de San Lázaro and Cruceiro de Carreiras.
• Pazo de A Cova An 18th-century noble house.