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Catoira

Village

Catoira is a municipality in Galicia, Spain, located in the province of Pontevedra. It's known for the ruins of the Torres do Oeste (Towers of the West), a fortification built in the Early Middle Ages as a defense against Viking attacks.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Catoira
Province
Pontevedra
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
3,274
Altitude
18 m
Area (IGN)
28.2 km²
Postcode
36612
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The essentials for getting around Catoira without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.6666° N, 8.7225° 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
36612
Altitude
18 m
Population (INE 2025)
3,274 inhabitants
Province / region
Pontevedra · Galicia
Official website
catoira.gal

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 Catoira's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Mild temperatures and the village still quiet.

  • Summer

    Busy summers: book accommodation in advance.

  • Autumn

    Water still warm, lower prices and calm.

  • Winter

    Mild but quiet winter: some businesses slow down.

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Where to sleep in Catoira

6 registered places to stay

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