Ponte do Burgo – Ponte Sampaio Bridge loop from Pontevedra-Universidade

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Ponte do Burgo – Ponte Sampaio Bridge loop from Pontevedra-Universidade

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Ponte do Burgo – Ponte Sampaio Bridge loop from Pontevedra-Universidade

05:15

78.1km

1,200m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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After 16.1 km for 107 m

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Train Station

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1.71 km

Ponte do Burgo

Highlight • Bridge

PONTE DO BURGO. A symbol of the city and a deep-rooted myth is that of its foundation by Teucer, a Greek archer, who traveled to the West after the Trojan …

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2.03 km

Pazo dos Marqueses de Aranda

Castle

5.65 km

ENIL Río Gafos

Nature Reserve

9.73 km

Traditional Hórreos

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14.8 km

Illa Insuiña or Medal Island

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Small islet at the mouth of the Verdugo River
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15.4 km

Ponte do Esteiro do Verdugo

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Last bridge with a wide sidewalk and great views on the Verdugo river just before the estuary opens up onto the Ensenada do San Simon.

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16.6 km

Ponte Sampaio Bridge

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After passing the small town of Arcade and its beautiful gardens, you come face to face with this bridge, which goes over the River Verdugo. On the other side is …

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22.1 km

Soutomaior Castle

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This spectacular castle has its origins in a 12th century fortification. It was located here to dominate the valley of the Verdugo River and control communications from north to south. …

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