Some of the best views of the city on the Lérez can be found in A Caeira. Located on the boundary between the municipalities of Pontevedra and Poio, A Caeira is more than just a viewpoint.
The A Caeira neighbourhood is a residential area with lovely views of Pontevedra and its ria. In the upper part, accessible by car, there is a viewpoint with a complete panoramic view of the urban landscape of the provincial capital, especially the bridges over the Lérez River. These provide a demonstration of the city’s evolution, from O Burgo Bridge, over which the Portuguese Route of the Way of St James passes, to A Barca Bridge and the modern, groundbreaking Os Tirantes Bridge.
The A Caeira Archaeological Area offers an organized tour of the group of petroglyphs – rock carvings dating from the Bronze Age – found in the area. To make the climb easier, a wooden walkway zigzags up the slope, allowing visitors to explore the heritage site at a leisurely pace, while enjoying the extraordinary views.