Free walking tours in Combarro and what to see

Must-sees

Combarro is a fishing village on the Ría de Pontevedra, in the municipality of Poio. Its old town is a listed historic ensemble, famous for its stone hórreos (raised granaries) lined up by the sea. Many were built on the rocks of the shore, almost touching the water. Walking among them at high tide is the best-known image of the place.

Besides the hórreos, look out for the cruceiros scattered around the squares and the stone houses with balconies and arcades. The main streets are Rúa do Mar and Rúa da Ribeira, full of taverns and small shops. A short distance away is the Poio monastery, with its cloister and large hórreo, and the city of Pontevedra is a few minutes away.

Free tours and guided visits

Combarro is small and there are usually no regular free walking tours. The usual option is to join a guided visit of the historic centre, which explains the role of hórreos and cruceiros in seafaring life, or to explore it on your own. The most interesting trips head into the surroundings: boat rides on the ría to see the mussel rafts, visits to the Ons or Cíes islands and routes around Pontevedra's old town, where pay-what-you-like free walking tours are easy to find.

How long to spend

Two or three hours are enough to explore Combarro, including some time for lunch. Ideally come early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when there are fewer people. You can round off the day with the Poio monastery and an afternoon in Pontevedra. If you want to get to know the Rías Baixas well, set aside two or three more days using the area as a base.

Where to stay

Sleeping in Combarro itself makes sense if you want peace at night, once the day visitors leave. Choice is limited, so also look at Poio and the nearby coast, with places to stay by the ría. Pontevedra is the most complete alternative: it has more options, lively evenings in the old town and is very close by car.