Considered garden and spa Galicia, it is a town northwest of the province of Pontevedra. It is crossed by the river Umia , which is known for its fish wealth .

It is located north of the province of Pontevedra , open to the Ria de Arosa, at a crossroads chaired by the A- 9 main axis between the north and south of Galicia and Portugal.

Between the towns of Pontevedra and Santiago , 10 kms from the sea, is the gateway to the valley Salnés and Rias Baixas .

Its location and its excellent communications make it a strategic enclave in the desarrrollo industrial , tourism , and trade.