2026 World Triathlon Para Championships Pontevedra
General Information
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Accommodation
Other Accommodation
There will be a motorhome parking area with services next to the CGTD venue. Location here.
They are free of charge and no booking necessary, the space will be occupied on a first come first served basis.
Additional information and images: here.
Sustainability iformation of hotels in Pontevedra
Travel
Closest Airport
Pontevedra can be easily reached by plane through the three Galician airports and even from Porto airport in Portugal. The closest airport to the city is Peinador airport in Vigo, just 30 km away and another good option is Rosalia de Castro airport in Santiago, 74 km away.
If you arrive at Vigo airport, there is a bus line that will take you to the centre of Vigo (Vitrasa line 9A). There are frequent bus and train connections to Pontevedra from Vigo. If you want to get to Pontevedra by train, Vigo has two stations: Urzaiz and Guixar. The approximate duration of the trip to Pontevedra, depending on the type of train, is 20 minutes.
If you land at Santiago airport you can get to the bus station of Santiago with the company Monbus and with the bus line 6 Airport-Los Tilos, this same line has a stop near the train station.
Vigo Airport Bus: www.vitrasa.es
Train Vigo – Pontevedra: www.renfe.com
Bus Vigo – Pontevedra: www.monbus.es
Train Santiago – Pontevedra: www.renfe.com
Bus Santiago – Pontevedra: www.monbus.es
Local Transport
TRAIN
In Pontevedra the train and bus stations, although in separate buildings, are within the same urban space and pedestrianised, which favours and facilitates connections and communications. They are also located 10-12 minutes from the urban centre of the city. From the bus station there are 2 bus lines that connect some neighbourhoods of the city.
RENFE train station
Avenida de la Estación s/n 36003, Pontevedra
Tel.: (+34) 912 320 320
BUS
In Pontevedra the train and bus stations, although in separate buildings, are within the same urban space and pedestrianised, which favours and facilitates connections and communications. They are also located 10-12m from the urban city centre.
From the bus station there are 2 bus lines that connect some neighbourhoods of the city.
Pontevedra Bus Station
Rúa da Estación s/n 36002, Pontevedra
Tel.: (+34) 986 852 408
Email: info@autobusespontevedra.com
LOCAL BUS
The design of Pontevedra’s urban bus is adjusted to the characteristics of the city model and, in this respect, one of the criteria applied is to keep the bus traffic out of the central core of Pontevedra, creating a perimeter from which any point in the centre can be reached without buses crossing the main streets and endangering pedestrian traffic. See here maps and rates.
TAXI
The city of Pontevedra has several taxi ranks in its main streets for those who decide to use this method of transport to move around the city and its surroundings. In addition, it has two taxi services you can call to pick you up wherever you are: RadioTaxi, which you can access by calling (+34) 986 86 85 85, or Teletaxi Pontevedra, whose number is (+34) 986 10 10 10.
All taxis in the city are officially identified, with authorisation from the City Council, and there is no other private transport service (VTC) in Pontevedra as the priority is still to travel on foot.
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BIKE
Pontevedra is mainly a pedestrian city, although vehicles are allowed on almost all streets, but only under certain conditions and depending on whether they are necessary or not.
There are almost no bicycle lanes, as bicycles are just another vehicle and have the right to circulate on the road with full respect for other vehicles such as cars and motorbikes.
Cycling is permitted throughout the city, with no restrictions other than those set out in the municipal regulations, which can be summarised as follows:
- It is forbidden to cycle on pavements where they exist.
- Bicycles are allowed to circulate on streets with a single platform (usually known as pedestrian streets), but with absolute respect for pedestrian traffic, adapting their speed to the pace of pedestrians and without harassing them or attracting their attention under any circumstances. Bear in mind that a large part of the streets in this city are for coexistence, without the constant presence of cars.
- The city's streets are adapted for bicycle traffic, as motor traffic is calmed and the effective maximum speed on all streets is 30 km/h. There are numerous raised pedestrian crossings, allowing vehicles to avoid urban speeds.
- On carriageways shared with cars, bicycles are not allowed to cycle in the opposite direction.
- On roads, bicycles should not ride on the side of the road: they should occupy the centre of the road; cars should adapt to their speed.
- Cyclists are advised to adopt a positive, friendly and harmonious attitude towards other road users, whether drivers or pedestrians. Everyone, whatever means of transport they use, has the right to public space.
Visa Information
The invitation letters for a visa application are issued by the Spanish Triathlon Federation.
Please send the information below, along with the passport photo, to Alicia Garcia | alicia.garcia@triatlon.org and Lourdes Lopez | lourdes.lopez@triatlon.org
Name and surname:
Nationality and country of residence:
Date of birth (day/month/year):
Passport number:
Passport expiry date:
Arrival/departure to/from Spain (date, times and, where possible, flight numbers):
Role in the event (e.g. Elite/U23, Junior, Para or Age-Group athlete, NF Coach/Team Manager, NF Medical Team, Media):
Tourist Information
City of Pontevedra tourism information
Let yourself be seduced by the beauty of the city
A magical destination that never ceases to surprise with something new.
Walk through its historic center, stroll through its most emblematic streets and squares, and discover through them the history, culture and character of this city, which is referred to as “Boa Vila”. Enjoy its local businesses, feel the atmosphere of its streets and taste its delicious gastronomy.
Embark on an unforgettable experience in the Rias Baixas
Galicia region tourism information.
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Discover the Way of St. James.
The Way of Saint James has been, and keeps on being, definitely, the most ancient route, more busy and more celebrated of the old continent. Santiago also has shared the attraction of the hikers and walkers of all time but, besides, has created a route, has done a Way. To Santiago and to Galicia can arrive of a lot of ways. But the best form to come is by the Way of Saint James.