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Portomarín

Village

Portomarín is a municipality in the province Lugo, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Lugo. The town has a population of 1345 (Spanish 2023 Census) and an area of 115 km². It is one of the towns in the pilgrimage route known as the French Way, part of the Camino de Santiago.

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The town of Portomarín was built next to a Roman bridge over the Miño River and rebuilt during the Middle Ages.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Portomarín
Province
Lugo
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
1,277
Altitude
388 m
Area (IGN)
117 km²
Postcode
27170
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The essentials for getting around Portomarín without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.8077° N, 7.6155° 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
27170
Altitude
388 m
Population (INE 2025)
1,277 inhabitants
Province / region
Lugo · Galicia
Official website
concellodeportomarin.es

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 Portomarín'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 Portomarín

56 registered places to stay

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