A short history
When the Belesar reservoir was built in 1956, the original Portomarín was flooded — but the Romanesque-Gothic fortress-church of San Nicolás was disassembled and rebuilt on the hill above.
What to see
- Iglesia de San Nicolás (rebuilt block by block)
- Stairway up from the Miño bridge
- Reservoir views
Where to eat
- O Mirador (pulpo)
- Casa do Eirado
Where to sleep
- Albergue Municipal de Portomarín
- Hotel Pousada de Portomarín