Pontedeume, Medieval coastal municipality in A Coruña Province, Spain
Pontedeume is a municipality on the Atlantic coast of Galicia comprising eight distinct parishes and a central district bordered by farmland. The territory spans from the shoreline inland, shaped by its coastal and rural character.
King Alfonso X the Wise granted Pontedeume a charter in 1270, establishing it as a settlement and spurring its development. This royal act laid the foundation for the municipality's role as a coastal center in the region.
The municipality sits along the English Way, a pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela that brings walkers through regularly. This connection to the ancient path shapes how locals and visitors experience the community today.
The municipality has solid community facilities including early childhood centers that serve families with young children. Visitors can explore a mix of coastal paths and rural areas on foot, making the territory accessible for different types of walkers.
The municipality underwent a significant shift when the nearby locality of Vilarmaior merged with Pontedeume between 1877 and 1890. This administrative change permanently altered the town's growth and territorial shape.
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