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	<title>Arousa Estuary &#8211; Nautic Destination</title>
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		<title>Catoira. Towers and Viking Pilgrimage</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Catoira is a town located in the province of Pontevedra, more specifically in the Ría de Arousa. Its location is privileged as it is very close to Vilagarcía, Santiago, and Pontevedra. Geographically, it is situated at the mouth of the Ulla River. Its lands have been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by the existence [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Catoira is a town located in the province of Pontevedra, more specifically in the Ría de Arousa. Its location is privileged as it is very close to Vilagarcía, Santiago, and Pontevedra. Geographically, it is situated at the mouth of the Ulla River. Its lands have been inhabited since ancient times, as evidenced by the existence of Bronze Age petroglyphs, hillforts in the place where today you can admire its famous towers that were built by order of Alfonso III and served as a defensive shield for Galicia from the Middle Ages until the reign of the Catholic Monarchs.

Access to the West Towers is on foot via a path that runs at the foot of the Ulla Bridge or by a second, older path crossing marshy terrain flooded by the waters of the estuary. The renowned Viking Pilgrimage is held at these towers, which we will discuss later.

Catoira is also known for having the 3 types of traditional mills: windmills, tidal mills, and hydraulic mills. In Catoira, you can also enjoy various hiking routes such as the Catoira River Route, the Rego de San Cibrán, and the Riverside Walk. By traveling these trails, you cover a good part of Catoira, getting to know its landscape, flora, fauna, and abundant heritage. For example, the Laguna de Pedras Miúdas, located in Outeiro da Vila, a lagoon formed over an old quarry now converted into a Natural Interest Space.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Meaño. Pazo de Lis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Pazo de Lis is a baroque-style building located in the municipality of Meaño. It is one of the towns that make up the well-known Valle del Salnés along with Vilagarcía and Cambados, among others. The Salnés region is one of the most important tourist destinations in Galicia and among many other options: The Pazo [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pazo de Lis is a baroque-style building located in the municipality of Meaño. It is one of the towns that make up the well-known Valle del Salnés along with Vilagarcía and Cambados, among others.

The Salnés region is one of the most important tourist destinations in Galicia and among many other options: The Pazo de Lis.

The Pazo consists of 2 floors with a room dedicated to a library and newspaper archive, two exhibition rooms, another for conferences, restrooms, and an office. As mentioned, it is baroque in style and features 2 defensive turrets on both sides of the main facade.

In addition to the Meaño tourist information point, this pazo houses the Centro de Interpretación da Muller Labrega. A hardworking woman and a fundamental pillar in daily life, as she not only performed household chores but also worked the fields.

Inside the pazo, there is a permanent exhibition with tools related to flax, bread, and sewing.

Understanding Galicia and the Galician countryside without speaking about the role of women is impossible. The Pazo de Lis and its interpretation center are a tribute to the many Galician women who made the Galicia we all know today possible.

Dena is located on the Ruta del Mar de Arousa y Ulla of the Camino de Santiago, which commemorates the journey through the estuary of the remains of Santiago Apóstol to Pontecesures and Padrón.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Vilagarcía de Arousa. Petroglifos de os Ballotes</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:55:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vilagarcía de Arousa has one of the most studied and important rock art ensembles in Galicia. Discovered in the early 20th century, these petroglyphs are located in the parish of San Xens de Bamio, near the estuary shore. Engraved on granite, they date back to the Bronze Age, with an age between 4,000 and 5,000 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Vilagarcía de Arousa has one of the most studied and important rock art ensembles in Galicia. Discovered in the early 20th century, these petroglyphs are located in the parish of San Xens de Bamio, near the estuary shore. Engraved on granite, they date back to the Bronze Age, with an age between 4,000 and 5,000 years.

In this set of figurative engravings, we observe a large number of zoomorphs, among which deer stand out. According to the report of the work carried out during their discovery: they appear as figures of different sizes and shapes, especially cervids with large antlers: static or in motion. There are also scenes of animals in rutting behavior and compositions in which the quadrupeds are arranged linearly. Others depict deer dragging possible solar discs and one that could represent an equestrian scene.

In the section of geometric petroglyphs, the composition of the &#8220;Pedra do Encanto&#8221; in Meadelo stands out for the complexity of its design. It is the northern area of the ensemble: about a dozen cup marks of different sizes without a specific geometric arrangement. It is worth highlighting the existence of a natural basin with an irregular circle next to it, inside which there are three more cup marks. Besides this site, nearby along the path to Rianxo, there are others that also served as a base for various rock art engravings.

It is recommended to visit these petroglyphs at sunset; experts indicate that this is the ideal time to discover the engravings thanks to the play of light and shadows, which helps better visualize the representations of circles or the different animals.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Coto da Filloa</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ten kilometers from Boiro is the A Figueira viewpoint, also known as Coto da Filloa. The word &#8220;coto&#8221; in this case refers to the highest part of a hill, which generally has a conical shape and gives it greater verticality. This viewpoint is located in the place called A Figueira and belongs to the parish [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Ten kilometers from Boiro is the A Figueira viewpoint, also known as Coto da Filloa. The word &#8220;coto&#8221; in this case refers to the highest part of a hill, which generally has a conical shape and gives it greater verticality. This viewpoint is located in the place called A Figueira and belongs to the parish of Cures (Santo André).

From here, you get a panoramic view of the Ría de Arousa, with the perfectly aligned batea polygons. Straight ahead, you can see Vilagarcía de Arousa, with A Illa de Arousa in the middle of the estuary, and closing the southern part, the O Grove peninsula and the small rocky island of Pombeiro, where the waves crash. Protecting the estuary is the island of Sálvora with the islets of Noro, Vionta, and Herboso forming a unique landscape. On days of greater visibility, you can also see the Ons islands to the south, as well as the Cíes archipelago and even Monte Santa Trega, which rises at the mouth of the Miño River forming the border with Portugal. In this place, we can also enjoy the presence of wild horses.

Very close to this site is the &#8220;Ruta de las mámoas,&#8221; formed by about 30 funerary monuments dating back thousands of years. This location would have been an optimal place to watch over the territory, orient oneself, and defend their families.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Isla de Arosa</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Isla de Arousa is the largest and most populated island in Galicia, with just over 5,000 permanent residents, although its population increases significantly during the high season due to its tourist appeal. It is located in the Rías Baixas of Galicia, in the Salnés region, province of Pontevedra. The island has been connected to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Isla de Arousa is the largest and most populated island in Galicia, with just over 5,000 permanent residents, although its population increases significantly during the high season due to its tourist appeal. It is located in the Rías Baixas of Galicia, in the Salnés region, province of Pontevedra. The island has been connected to the mainland since 1985 by a 2 km long bridge, making visiting this beautiful island much easier. Flora, fauna, rocks, and pure landscape define Isla de Arosa, with 36 km of coastline, of which 11 km are beaches with fine white sand, such as Área da Secada beach, a beach with a well-deserved Blue Flag and 420 meters long; Sualaxe beach, which is 174 meters long and 30 meters wide, flanked by a pine forest and very close to the Punta Cabalo lighthouse; and Cabodeiro beach, one of the most visited on the island. It features very interesting natural spaces, such as Punta Carreirón and its lagoon, a privileged place for birds, recognized as an international special protection area for birds (SPA) by the European Union and integrated into the Natural Park Complex Intertidal Umia &#8211; O Grove &#8211; A Lanzada &#8211; Punta do Carreirón and Lagoa de Bodeira. In this environment, we also find the islets of Areoso and Pedregoso.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Pico Muralla</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Pico da Muralla viewpoint is located in the parish of Araño (Rianxo), at the highest part of Monte da Muralla. It stands at an altitude of 678 meters above sea level overlooking the Ría de Arousa. It is situated in a border area between two municipalities, Rianxo (Arousa Norte) and Lousame (Noia region). The [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Pico da Muralla viewpoint is located in the parish of Araño (Rianxo), at the highest part of Monte da Muralla. It stands at an altitude of 678 meters above sea level overlooking the Ría de Arousa. It is situated in a border area between two municipalities, Rianxo (Arousa Norte) and Lousame (Noia region). The viewpoint consists of a wooden walkway that ends in a wider rounded area, allowing visitors to feel as if they are flying above the landscape.

From here, you can enjoy views of Rianxo, A Illa de Arousa, Illa de Cortegada, and the Illas Cíes extending to Noia and Monte Louro. On clear days, the interior area of Galicia can be seen, including municipalities such as Santiago de Compostela, Teo, Padrón, Pontecesures, and Valga, among others.

This mountain was largely unknown until this spectacular viewpoint was inaugurated. Additionally, it is also interesting during winter, as visitors can enjoy playing in the snow, which occasionally appears in this area during that season.

This space was inaugurated by the Conselleiro de Medio Rural, José González, on February 19, 2020. The project was funded with resources from the Senlleiro rural development project. The event was also attended by the mayors of Lousame, Teresa Villaverde, and Rianxo, Adolfo Muíños.

One of the characteristics of this viewpoint is the intensity of the wind. The air makes walking difficult and sometimes brings tears to the eyes, but it never diminishes the experience of ascending to this place that seems suspended in midair. On the contrary, it is an added attraction to visit and enjoy the pure air of the area.

The route to this place is recommended for all types of visitors: athletes, families with children, couples of all ages, or groups of young people. The ascent is made via a winding and narrow road until reaching the viewpoint. It is recommended to walk the last unpaved stretch on foot. To ensure visitors do not miss any detail of the area&#8217;s geography, panels have been installed that allow them to identify what they see from this vantage point.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Vilanova de Arousa. Pazo Baión</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the parish of Baión, Vilanova de Arousa, there is a rustic property with its own identity that today is dedicated to the production of Albariño wine: Pazo Baión. The 287 hectares surrounding it are dedicated to the plantations of this type of grape and the building to agricultural tasks and as a warehouse &#8211; [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[In the parish of Baión, Vilanova de Arousa, there is a rustic property with its own identity that today is dedicated to the production of Albariño wine: Pazo Baión. The 287 hectares surrounding it are dedicated to the plantations of this type of grape and the building to agricultural tasks and as a warehouse &#8211; all made of stone -. Pazo Baión gained great popularity for having been owned by the drug trafficker Laureano Oubiña and later becoming a symbol of the fight against drug trafficking. It currently belongs to Bodega Condes de Albarei.

The walls of Pazo Baión hold the history of the most important noble families of Galicia. Founded in the 15th century by the Sarmiento family, Pazo Baión hosted some of the most prominent lineages of Galicia: the Figueroa, the Camba, and the Soutomaior. Among its centuries of history, there is also mention of Galician emigration; Don Adolfo Fojo, a wealthy emigrant returned from Argentina, bought the property and carried out the greatest reform of the old pazo, giving it the architectural structure it currently has with two Victorian-style towers. He also commissioned the construction of a cowshed and a winery. The last heirs of Don Adolfo Fojo sold the property in the 1970s, when the first technical plantation of Albariño Rías Baixas was carried out. This vineyard then became a reference for professionals in the sector. The sales contract included an important social project, whereby 5% of sales are allocated to programs for the prevention, treatment, and reintegration of drug addicts.

Additionally, Condes de Albarei undertakes an architectural and landscape renovation of the estate under the direction of Galician architect César Portela, National Architecture Award winner, thanks to which this jewel of our artistic and cultural heritage revives its golden era.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Araño Hórreo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:55:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Galician hórreo is a specific construction of the autonomous community. Its use was agricultural and it was intended to dry and store corn, as well as other cereals before shelling and grinding them. It played an essential role, as it was the best way to preserve the grain away from moisture and animals such [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[The Galician hórreo is a specific construction of the autonomous community. Its use was agricultural and it was intended to dry and store corn, as well as other cereals before shelling and grinding them. It played an essential role, as it was the best way to preserve the grain away from moisture and animals such as birds, insects, and rodents that could devour and spoil it. Currently, some of these constructions are still used for the conservation and storage of potatoes, onions, and garlic.

The hórreo consists of an oblong, narrow storage chamber that is permeable to air passage. It is elevated from the ground to prevent the entry of moisture and animals. In Galicia, three basic types of hórreo coexist: the Galician type (also called &#8220;Galician-Portuguese&#8221;) made of chestnut wood, stone, or mixed; the Asturian type; and the hórreo de varas. The latter, less elaborate, includes small lightweight portable granaries made of plant materials. It is estimated that in 2004 there were 30,000 hórreos.

Traditionally, these constructions have a rectangular floor plan, although there are square, round, L-shaped, and even an octagonal one in A Fonsagrada (Lugo). The most predominant shape is rectangular, which can be more or less elongated. The longest hórreo in Galicia is the one in Araño and is located within an estate enclosed by a stone wall that belongs to the rectory. It was built in the mid-17th century, representing a display of the economic power that the rural Galician clergy achieved at that time. With dimensions of 37.05 meters in length, 2.40 meters in width, and an average height of 2.70 meters, this hórreo is built of stone and has a double-pitched tile roof. It features upper finishes with a central cross and two small pyramidal figures on the sides. Two doors open on its longitudinal side facing the church of Santa Baia. Currently, there is only one access staircase. The construction rests on a continuous stone base, with the &#8220;tornaratos&#8221; protruding at the top of this base. It serves to prevent rodents from reaching the harvest; mice can climb vertically but never turn upside down. Thus, when they reach the &#8220;tornaratos,&#8221; they fall without reaching the interior of the hórreo.

The larger capacity hórreos were usually located near rectory houses and churches, since part of the gross product of the harvests, the tithe, one-tenth, was what the faithful gave to the church as a contribution.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Castro de Cálago</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Contrary to what its name might suggest, Vilanova de Arousa is a place with antiquity, as evidenced by Paleolithic remains found on As Sinas beach and Bronze Age findings located in Tremoedo and Baión. There are also remains of a castro culture in Baión and a Roman occupation such as the small treasure of 717 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Contrary to what its name might suggest, Vilanova de Arousa is a place with antiquity, as evidenced by Paleolithic remains found on As Sinas beach and Bronze Age findings located in Tremoedo and Baión. There are also remains of a castro culture in Baión and a Roman occupation such as the small treasure of 717 coins found in Tremoedo and the Roman bridge of Ponte Arnelas. Right in the urban center is the castro of Cálago. It is an Iron Age castro that has an elliptical shape, with axes of 105&#215;80 meters, in which its crown and a first terrace are clearly identified, although it is very likely that it had a second terrace, where the Cálago cemetery is currently located. Later, in the Middle Ages, the monastery of Cálago was established in this place, of which its tower-bell tower is preserved today.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Castro da Cidá</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Castro da Cidá is located at the westernmost tip of the Barbanza peninsula, on a small mountain with an altitude of 210 meters. This hill, due to its panoramic views, became a strategic location. From it, you can observe the Ría de Arousa, Cabo Corrubedo, its town, and the Parque Natural do Complexo dunar de [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[Castro da Cidá is located at the westernmost tip of the Barbanza peninsula, on a small mountain with an altitude of 210 meters. This hill, due to its panoramic views, became a strategic location. From it, you can observe the Ría de Arousa, Cabo Corrubedo, its town, and the Parque Natural do Complexo dunar de Corrubedo, lagoas de Carregal e Vixán. More than 2500 years ago, it was chosen as the settlement for a community belonging to the castreña culture. The occupied archaeological complex extends over about 20,000 square meters. It is one of the oldest castros in Galicia, dating from the Iron Age, structured around a small natural oval enclosure measuring approximately 98 x 65 meters. It is surrounded by two walls encircling a village and a third partial outer wall located at the most defensively vulnerable access point. At the highest level, there are parts of circular and square-shaped dwellings. This fortification is perfectly protected from external attacks. On one side, its north and west faces have embankments that make ascending this acropolis very difficult. On the east and south sides, it is flanked by natural rocks acting as a defensive wall.

At the highest part of the mountain, near the geodetic vertex, a large rock with several potholes and channels can be observed. It is believed they may have had a sacred and ritual past.

All access doors of these constructions face a central space, suggesting a possible construction with a studied urban layout. Archaeologists highlight the absence of &#8220;lareiras&#8221; (hearths), cooking ovens, and utensils typical of daily life, leading them to suppose it was an artisanal area within the castro.

Additionally, a more modern construction has been found that takes advantage of the foundation of two Galician huts. This corresponds to a watchtower used to monitor navigation against the British naval threat and dates from the late 18th century. Among the items found, the greatest discovery was five glass paste beads, which archaeologists believe were part of a necklace or bracelet.

Below the castro, to the west, rises the rock known as Pedra de A Rá (the Frog). A viewpoint has been built on it to observe the best panoramas of the entrance to the mouth of the Ría de Arousa, as well as the island of Sálvora and much of the Parque Natural do Complexo dunar de Corrubedo, lagoas de Carregal e Vixán, in addition to its town and the cape that bears its name.]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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