Ponte Arnelas

Ponte Arnelas is a small locality in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, situated at the crossing of the Umia river on the Camino Espiritual route toward the Ría de Arousa. The name directly records the bridge, ponte, at this river crossing point, with Arnelas likely a local topographic or family name.

The Umia is one of the principal rivers of the Pontevedra province, draining the interior mountains and reaching the sea through the Ría de Arousa. The bridge crossing at this point is a navigational landmark on the Espiritual variant, marking the transition from the river valley corridor to the coastal approach toward Vilanova de Arousa and the boat crossing.