O Grove is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra where you’ll be able to enjoy some spectacular views. It’s in the region of Salnés, at the gate of the Arousa estuary, which adds to the spectacular landscape.
In the past this municipality was once an island that, thanks to strong winds, was forced towards land by the O Bao isthmus that is now the A Lanzada beach, the most important beach in the area, creating a peninsula completely surrounded by water. It is with no doubt one of the attractions that entices tourists the most.
There are almost 11,000 people living in the territory, a statistic that drastically multiplies over the summer months, especially near the coastlines with the crystal water and white sand beaches.
What is there to see? This municipality has a wide variety of points of interest for you to see and that will take you back to different points in history.
The oldest you’ll find is the Adro Vello settlement, one of the most important ones that consists of the remains of different communities from varying historical periods which has been discovered beside the sea.
The most modern thing to see in O Grove is the religious patrimony where we must highlight various churches. The first being the San Martín church, which is one of the most visited ones. The second one can be found beside the Carreiro beach which is called San Vicente. Lastly, you’ll find the Toja church and it’s worth a visit to admire its shell covered roof.
If you don’t have a lot of time and you’re asking yourself what there is to see in O Grove in a day, without a doubt we recommend you visit its spectacular beaches, a lot of them blue flag approved.
The Lanzada beach is of special importance and is what the main beach is called. It’s two kilometres long with lots of waves, which is what makes the sea an authentic paradise for water sport lovers like surfing.
If you’re looking for something a bit more peaceful, the best thing to do is go to the Areas de Pipas beach which is smaller and connected to the Reboredo beach.
But your options don’t end there, what is else is there for you to see in O Grove? We’re talking about the Toja island, and you can get there by crossing a 19th century bridge. It’s one of the main attractions as it’s a thermal hot spring with several spas, hotels, golf courses and cosmetics factories. It is also home to a true paradise of untouched pinewood.
Furthermore, another one of the attractions is the Seafood Festival, which is celebrated every October, where you can enjoy some of the best marine food and experience the streets filling with people with a desire to enjoy one of the best food experiences out. We highly recommend you take photos during the celebration to look back on this unique experience.
How do you get here? You’ve got a lot of options to choose from but if you want to see the pretty towns that are nearby, the best option is to go by car.
The place is worth the visit, and there’s nothing like staying in one of the charming hotels, although if you’d rather rent a holiday cottage in O Grove there are lots that cater to everybody’s needs, if you want to bring a pet there are lots that are dog friendly. Every area of Galicia has something different to offer, especially Pontevedra.
