20 kilometers from Vigo along the provincial highway EP-2908, in the Verdugo River Valley, is the Castle of Soutomaior, in Rúa del Rial, s / n, 36691, Pontevedra.

This medieval castle of the 12th century is owned by the Soutomaior house until its sale, now belongs to the Pontevedra deputation. Its garden was declared a Garden of 

International Excellence by the International Society of Camellia in 2012 for its collection of cameras of up to 22 different species. It has a botanical garden with more than 175 different trees some 8 centuries old.

It is currently fully restored, has a cafeteria, parking, restaurant, wedding or conference room and hotel.

Hours: Holidays and from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm. Price € 5

Nearby is the city of Pontevedra, about 15 km away, where you can visit its historic center, the Church of the Pilgrim  and the museum of Pontevedra.