This 18th Century fountain shows an interesting moulding composed of forged iron grid and a marble…read morerelief encrusted in the upper part of the spout. The whole is complete by a sculpture representing the angel São Miguel in stone. Worth a quick stop as you're headed to or from the Sé. [Review 9864 overall, 1442 of 2018.]

Another of the most popular squares in the old town of Pontevedra. It is next to the Plaza de la…read moreLeña, this square has a more popular ambiance. It has tapas bar's and restaurants all around it with tables outside almost all year around being at its climax over the summer when it is very difficult to find an empty spot if the sun it is out. If you happen to be in Pontevedra this is a must to have a drink and to take in the local flavour!

The Anemone or "She Changes" is a public-art installation that was designed by American artist…read moreJanet Echelman in 2005 for the cities of Porto and Matosinhos. According to the city's website, this artwork consists of a steel ring, poles, cable, and a fiber net, and it has a diameter of 42 meters. The design looks like a net and honors the city's history of fishing and industry. I saw this artwork when I was on vacation. It looked huge, and it slightly moved and changed color as the wind blew. It was not the most stunning piece of art, but it was interesting to look at for a minute.

A Anémona, or "She Changes" is a gorgeous piece of public art right by the main/busiest beach in…read morePorto - Matosinhos. The structure resembles a net at certain angles, a love letter to the town's fishing culture. The support beams are striped red and white to evoke Porto's industrial past. It hangs in the air and changes shapes and colors depending which way/from where you see it. A Anémona also sways and moves with the wind, actually physically changing its structural shape periodically, and living up to its name, She Changes. This makes it a super neat piece of art that can mean different things to each viewer, which to me is the best kind of art. You definitely can't miss this gigantic piece of public art in Porto, but don't just take a passing glance - really sit and watch this breathing, living structure do its thing!

From downtown Porto, you can ride the metro or just walk, but there is a ramp/incline from street…read morelevel to the higher ground of the Mosteiro. I would recommend timing your visit for sunset as it is an absolutely spectacular view of Porto from here. On the minus side, later in the evening means that the Mosteiro will be closed. [Review 9902 overall, 1480 of 2018.]

What an amazing place to start or finish your Camino…read more Our lady's church and this picturesque little town are truly a blessing and worth the visit. The walk from our hotel and the views of the ocean are just spectacular. The church is small but the entire campus is really a great place to have mass and thank our Lady for her intersession.