Pontevedra

Pontevedra ©Panoramio /Jordi Peralta

Just a few meters from the bus and train station, close to the albergue, there is a tourist information point for all visitors arriving to the city. In addition, there is a tourist house in the Plaza de la Verdura, (+34) 986090890, www.visit-pontevedra.com.

The organism Turgalicia, which is responsible for the direct promotion of the Camino of Santiago, has its own office on the street of Marqués de Riesta, 30. Phone number: (+34)986850814    /oficina.turismo.pontevedra@xunta.es.   Pilgrims can have the credential stamped at the tourist offices, the albergue or at the church of the Pilgrim (Peregrina). There are three hospitals in the city that attend to medical emergencies 24 hours a day.