Monumento ós Heroes de Ponte Sampaio: A Tribute to Valor

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving, start by getting onto the AP-9 motorway. Depending on your location in Galicia, you can access this motorway from various points. From Santiago de Compostela, head northwest on the AP-9 for approximately 70 km (about 1 hour). Exit at Pontevedra, and follow the signs for the city center. Once in Pontevedra, navigate to Praza de España, where you will find the Monumento ós Heroes de Ponte Sampaio. There may be tolls on the AP-9, so be prepared for that cost.

• Bus

  For those using public transport, check the bus schedules from major Galician cities to Pontevedra. Companies like Monbus operate regular services. From Santiago de Compostela, buses run frequently (about every hour) and the journey takes around 1.5 hours. Once you arrive at the Pontevedra bus station, exit and walk about 15 minutes towards the city center to reach Praza de España. Look for local signs directing you to the square.

• Train

  You can also take a train from cities like Vigo or Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra. Renfe operates this route, and the train journey from Santiago takes about 1 hour. Upon arriving at the Pontevedra train station, you can either take a local bus or walk approximately 20 minutes to Praza de España to see the Monumento ós Heroes de Ponte Sampaio.

• Walking

  If you are already in the vicinity of Pontevedra and prefer walking, the Monumento ós Heroes de Ponte Sampaio is easily accessible on foot. From the city center, head to Praza de España, where the monument is located. The walk can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes depending on your starting point within the city.