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A Cañiza

Coastal village

A Caniza is a municipality in Galicia, Spain, in the province of Pontevedra. A Caniza is part of the comarca of A Paradanta. It has an area of 108.1 km2 and a population approaching 5,200 inhabitants in 2018 distributed across 9 parishes.

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This category of village municipality, known for its excellent tourism and the strong momentum that is experiencing the industrial and business sector.

The local cuisine, including meat products, most notably ham, is central in many important events, such as the long-standing pilgrimages to A Franqueira, as declared by the Autonomous Community of Galicia Tourist Interest Party, or the known Ham Fair, being examples.

This mid-mountain location and interior provides the opportunity to see a marked diversity caused by the uneven landscape of mountains and valleys and to know its artistic heritage, the customs of the people and enjoy the many popular events that take place throughout the year. The tourist offer is complete with services designed to improve the quality of life of its inhabitants and, at the same time, to meet the needs and demands of travelers who daily visit to Caniza.

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Village information

Coat of arms of A Cañiza
Province
Pontevedra
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
4,990
Altitude
569 m
Area (IGN)
103 km²
Postcode
36880
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The essentials for getting around A Cañiza without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.2130° N, 8.2757° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
36880
Altitude
569 m
Population (INE 2025)
4,990 inhabitants
Province / region
Pontevedra · Galicia
Official website
caniza.org

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in A Cañiza's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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Where to sleep in A Cañiza

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