Salceda de Caselas town hall

Salceda de Caselas Town Hall is the seat of local government for the municipality of Salceda de Caselas, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, right on the border with Portugal. It is the administrative heart of a small but heritage-rich municipality of roughly 9,500 residents.

Where is the town hall and what does it govern?

The building sits in the centre of Salceda de Caselas, a town in the Vigo comarca, close to the Portuguese border. The municipality is made up of several rural parishes, among which Picoña stands out for its historic architecture and traditional watermills.

What's worth seeing near the town hall?

The town hall itself is a working administrative building rather than a sightseeing stop, but the municipality it governs has plenty to offer visitors.

Casa Grande de Picoña

One of the oldest pazos (traditional Galician manor houses) in the whole region, built in 1603 by Luis Troncoso de Lira. It has kept the character of an early 17th-century residence and remains one of the municipality's key heritage sites.

Pazo de Pegullal

An 18th-century manor estate known for its geometric garden, vineyards, and a collection of over 370 camellia varieties. The pazo offers guided visits through its grounds and gardens, making it one of the most visited spots in the area.

The watermills of the Caselas river

The parish of Picoña once had fifteen watermills powered by the Caselas river. Thirteen have survived to this day, and several have been restored, forming a scenic trail that pairs local history with the river landscape.

The parish church and the Cristo cross

In the centre of the municipality, the parish church and a stone cross known as the Cristo, dated to 1655, are among the older religious landmarks in the area.

How to plan a visit

Salceda de Caselas lies close to Vigo and the Portuguese border, making it a natural stop on routes linking the Galician coast with Portugal's Minho region. The town is also known for its local Carnival, one of the more notable cultural events in the area, and for a network of easy walking trails through the countryside and along the river.

Frequently asked questions

Can you visit the Salceda de Caselas town hall as a sightseeing attraction? The building is a functioning municipal office rather than a standalone tourist attraction — it serves more as a landmark in the town centre.

What should visitors see in the municipality of Salceda de Caselas? The main highlights are Casa Grande de Picoña, the Pazo de Pegullal with its camellia collection, and the surviving watermills on the Caselas river in the Picoña parish.

How big is Salceda de Caselas? The municipality has around 9,500 residents and lies in the Vigo comarca, in the province of Pontevedra.

Is Salceda de Caselas close to the Portuguese border? Yes, the municipality sits close to the Spain-Portugal border, making it a convenient base for exploring both sides.

Does the municipality hold any notable cultural events? Salceda de Caselas is known for its local Carnival, one of the more popular seasonal events in the Pontevedra region.