Caldas de Reis is a small municipality in the province of Pontevedra and the penultimate stage of the Portuguese Way (Xacobean Route) located on the banks of the River Umia, at the point where the Salnés valley originates and extends to the sea at Cambados.
It has an untapped historical, rural, natural and cultural heritage that is constantly evolving.
Its privileged location with the rest of the cities and points of interest should be highlighted.
It is connected to the road network, which makes it a very desirable destination as a meeting point for visiting Galicia. This makes it an ideal place to spend the summer with the family and enjoy: nature, nearby beaches, socio-cultural events (with international fame such as PortAmérica) and thermal baths in the two spas Dávila and Acuña (the only thermal baths on the Portuguese route).
ROMANESQUE CHURCHES
In Caldas there is an abundance of Romanesque temples, built and adjusted to the artistic standards of the Compostelan schools, in which the cultural influences from the pilgrimages are notorious.
Santa María de Caldas, San Andrés de César, Santa María de Bemil and Santo Estevo de Saiar stand out.
PARK - BOTANICAL GARDENS AND CARBALLEIRA
In the urban centre of Caldas de Reis, on the banks of the Umia river.
It was declared by Decree "Paraxe Pintoresca e Xardín Histórico".
"A Carballeira" and the "Parque Xardín" are assets of Cultural Interest, and apart from its natural content, it has the value of serving as a meeting place for various events throughout the year, such as the patron saint festivals or the internationally renowned music festival PortAmérica.
FERVENZA E PASEO DE SEGADE
At the edge of the road to Cuntis. At its feet, there are the remains of an old hydroelectric installation, known as the "fábrica da luz".
A conditioned "promenade" runs along the banks of the Umia river.
TOWER OF DOÑA URRACA
Defensive tower from the 12th century, belonging to Queen Doña Urraca.
It was demolished at the end of the 19th century to build the church of St. Thomas.
The Provincial Council of Pontevedra and the town councils of Vilagarcía de Arousa, Caldas de Reis and Portas have inaugurated this summer the Green Way of Salnés in Pontevedra, which runs along the old disused railway line Pontevedra-Santiago.
With 9.2 km from the halt of Ande (Rubiáns) to the old station of Portas, the Salnés Greenway is the first greenway that runs along its entire route through the Galician community. This route provides a connection between Portuguese roads and the coast towards Santiago de Compostela.
This itinerary has become one of the tourist resources of O Salnés that stands out for its culture, history, nature and heritage. The metal bridge over the Umia river, whose restoration, signposting and furniture installation works are expected to be completed by the end of the year, and the old sugar factory of Portas are clear examples of the industrial heritage of the greenway. Places such as the Rubians manor house, its camellia gardens, corners and historic buildings in the regions of O Salnés and Caldas in the province of Pontevedra also mark its nature and history.
