Portomarín
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Portomarín
- Residents: 1.624 aprox.
- Province: Lugo
Information
Get to know Portomarín
The new Portomarín is located on the banks of the Miño River and was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1946.
The old village of Portomarín is located in the Beleser reservoir, due to the rising water level the old village was left at the bottom and it is only possible to see it when the water level drops.
The new Portomarín is located on the banks of the Miño River and was declared a Historic-Artistic Site in 1946.
Location
How to get there
The main way to reach the municipality of Portomarín is through the A-6 highway and then diverting to the road linking Lugo and Portomarín. Two other options to get there is from Santiago by the national road N-547 and turn off to the C-535, or from Lalín by the national road N-640.
It is also possible to reach the municipality by public transport. There are a couple of daily lines that communicate Portomarín with Sarria and with Lugo.
History / Culture
What to see
Puente del Miño
The Miño bridge dates back to the second century, it was built because there was an urgent need for a passage to cross the Miño River. At the time when the route of the Camino de Santiago was built, it was diverted by it, since it was the only way to cross the river without having to use boats. Later, in 1962, the Belesar reservoir was built and a new bridge was also built.
Parque Manuel de Blas
The Manuel de Blas park is a landscaped space with a great diversity of tree species and spectacular views over the Portomarín reservoir, on the Miño river. It is worth mentioning the fountain that we can find in the middle of the park.
Parque Antonio Sanz
The Antonio Sanz park is a natural space with an extensive forest and vegetation. It forms a rest area, an area for walking or reading, equipped with granite benches and an ornamental fountain.
Parque Agustín del Río
The Agustín del Río Park is a recreational area located next to the urban center where we can find swimming pools, a fountain, several crossings, a playground for children and beautiful views over the Miño river next to the Belesar dam. There is also a picnic area where you can sunbathe and swim in the river Miño.
Iglesia de San Pedro
The construction of the Church of San Pedro dates back to the tenth century, although it was founded in 1182 by the bishop of Lugo, Rodrigo II, as can be seen in the inscription on the front of the temple.
Iglesia de San Nicolás
The church of San Nicolás, former church of San Juan, of late Romanesque style, was built between the end of the 12th century and the beginning of the 13th century. This temple had under its control the bridge that crossed the Miño river and the care of the pilgrims’ hospital, for this reason it has the appearance of a fortress. It was restored stone by stone in the place it occupies today, when the Belesar reservoir completely covered the two neighborhoods that formed the old village of Portomarín (San Nicolás and San Pedro).
Escalinata y Capela das Neves
The Portomarín staircase is located in front of the fountain, which is built in granite and leads to the Chapel of Virxe das Neves.
The staircase of Portomarín is located in front of the fountain, which is built in granite and leads to the Chapel of Virxe das Neves.
This chapel is located in an arch of the old medieval bridge in the urban center of the town, in the place where, formerly, the Hospital of the Order of St. John was located. It is a simple masonry building with a single nave and a belfry on the facade.
Information of interest
Local police
112
Civil guard
9982 545 002
Fire department
982 454 119
Civil protection
112
Town hall
982 545 070
Health center
982 545 114
Tourism office
982 545 206
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