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A great mass, with a double summit, juts out into the sea like a sentinel; behind it, a lagoon shelters migratory animals and a curious endemic flora; the postcard, one of the best in the beautiful Galician land, is completed with a beach, almost a narrow isthmus, of very fine sand. The variable sunlight does the rest: Monte Louro has been a refuge for man's imagination for millennia. The gigantic granite mass of Monte Louro is one of the most representative scenes of Magical Galicia. Closing the estuary of Muros Noia at the northern end, its original silhouette of two peaks (with a maximum height of 240 metres), enters the sea giving free rein to our imagination: in its history myths and le…
To travel back in time, there is nothing better than wandering aimlessly through the squares and streets of the historic town of Noia. Everywhere we will find the harmony of well-preserved medieval buildings: churches, narrow streets or arcades will make us instantly understand why the Noia Medieval Fair is such a successful celebration in this land: we could not find a better setting. It is a must to stroll through it and enjoy it at leisure. Its historical and architectural richness, the structure of its streets, its bridges, squares and arcades will take us back to other times, to another era in which this fishing village was also the cradle of shoemakers. Porticoes, rose windows, arches,…
There are human constructions that could compete in harmony with the best works of nature. Pontenafoso is an example which, as well as timeless beauty, has a great practical sense. But nature can never be left aside, and in this case this great medieval bridge is located in a setting of great scenic value, which increases its attraction and encourages us to take a leisurely stroll along it. Pontenafonso, which appears as Ponte das Pías in medieval documents, joins the municipalities of Outes and Noia, overcoming the obstacle of the Tambre river, which serves as a boundary between the two municipalities. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Alfonso IX, to whom it owes its na…
A town that looks like a balcony stretched out to the sea, its real reason for being. Years and centuries go by, the relationship of Muros with the sea undergoes variations, but it remains just as firm. This is reflected in a peculiar architecture that takes us from the large constructions built in the periods of greatest economic prosperity to the unparalleled typicality of the seafaring dwellings. Muros is a magnificent example of a seaside town and, without doubt, one of the most beautiful villages in Galicia. Since its foundation in the 10th century, fishing and shellfishing have been its raison d'être, which received an enormous boost in the 19th century with the establishment of numero…
Porto do Son is the favourite in the "Galician municipality with the largest number of beaches" competition. It is undoubtedly the most northerly of the Galician municipalities that can focus their summer tourism on sandy beaches. As you would expect, quality comes from quantity, and in Porto do Son you can find exactly the type of beach that meets your desires: 20 white sandy beaches on just over 25 kilometres of coastline, allowing you to choose between those located in an urban setting or those that remain in unspoilt surroundings; with calm waters and natural pools perfect for swimming, or with moderate waves and more windy conditions ideal for surfing or windsurfing; paradisiacal and wa…
Its shore is often a hive of people who get up very early in the morning to extract the famous cockles of this estuary, although there is also room for excellent clams and even oysters. The cockle is the undisputed king of the Ría de Muros Noia, its quantity, quality and size make it an authentic gastronomic jewel, which brings with it a notable economic profitability. To get to know this activity in depth, the Council of Outes has organised "Vivir o marisqueo" (see experiences section), the perfect way to get closer to the extraction of molluscs... and end up enjoying their flavours. In addition to the fishing boats and the fish market, in the port of O Freixo you will find a good number of…
The recreation of a mining town, with museum spaces and a great respect for personal stories make up a unique space that will allow you to travel back in time through the history of mining, discovering all its ups and downs, its contrasts, its feverish periods and with the common denominator of the effort of some people to obtain the valuable mineral from the depths of the earth. This is undoubtedly one of the most curious industrial tourism products in Galicia. The mining site of San Finx is present in the universal history of mining since the Bronze Age, with an essential role in the trade of the Phoenicians. In the late Middle Ages, the exploitation of tin continued to be recorded, probab…
We will end up suspecting that our ancestors always had a remarkable attraction for landscapes, otherwise we would not understand why they chose such beautiful places to build their settlements. The Baroña hillfort is no exception, quite the contrary. The spectacular location of this castro, on a high peninsula next to a large sandy area, makes it a unique place full of beauty and magic. In addition to being one of the most spectacular and renowned sites in the Ría de Muros Noia, the extraordinary castro located in Porto do Son stands out for its uniqueness. This characteristic is due not only to the design of its construction but also to the fact that it is located on a small and abrupt pen…