Explore Portonovo Fishing Village
Portonovo 2 hrs
Wander through the charming streets and harbor of this traditional fishing village.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Spanish and Galician
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Silgar Beach
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Optional, small amounts
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
85 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Pulpo á feira
Mariscada
Empanada Gallega
Pimientos de Padrón
When to visit Sanxenxo
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jul-Aug
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Jan20
Cool, wet, quiet
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Feb25
Cool, wet, calm
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Mar35
Mild, rainy, fresh
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Apr45
Mild, showery, green
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May65
Pleasant, sunny spells
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Jun80
Warm, sunny, lively
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Jul95
Hot, sunny, peak
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Aug90
Hot, sunny, bustling
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Sept75
Warm, pleasant, quieter
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Oct50
Mild, wet, calm
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Nov30
Cool, rainy, tranquil
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Dec20
Cold, wet, festive
Things to do in Sanxenxo
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 7 of 7 places ·
Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
3 places
Relax on Silgar Beach
Silgar 3 hrs
Enjoy the golden sands and calm waters of Sanxenxo's main urban beach.
Taste Albariño Wine
Rías Baixas 2 hrs
Sample the renowned local white wine at a vineyard or a local bar.
Visit A Lanzada Beach and Chapel
O Grove 2.5 hrs
Experience the wild beauty of A Lanzada beach and its historic chapel.
Best in the evening
2 places
Enjoy Fresh Seafood
Sanxenxo Center 1.5 hrs
Savor the exquisite fresh seafood caught daily from the Atlantic.
Walk the Paseo de Silgar
Silgar 1 hr
Stroll along the picturesque promenade connecting Sanxenxo's main beaches.
Any time of day
1 place
Boat Trip to Ons Island
Offshore 6 hrs
Discover the pristine beaches and hiking trails of the protected Ons Island.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Sanxenxo
Straight-line distance from the centre of Sanxenxo.
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