Rías Baixas Heritage
Delve into the past of As Rías Baixas written in stone
The historical heritage of As Rías Baixas is of incalculable value. Ancient archaeological sites, imposing fortresses and temples, brimming with spirituality, tower over the inland mountains, the cities and the spectacular coastline. Visiting the province of Pontevedra is the best way to discover the best kept secrets of this land and learn about its history up to the present day.
The worship of the gods, hunting and ancient rituals are still present in petroglyphs, mámoas and dolmens throughout the province, some of which are unique in Europe. The castros, ancient settlements inhabited from pre-Roman times until the first centuries of the Empire, keep alive the mark of the Galician people. These sites, located in stunning landscapes, also show that As Rías Baixas was a point of commercial and cultural exchange between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
The castles, medieval fortresses, walls and watchtowers that have protected the wealth of this land are stony witnesses to battles, power struggles and invasions. Nobility figures lived and played a leading role in these places that now take us back to those times.
Temples, sanctuaries and monasteries, which were once places of retreat for nuns and monks, authentic havens of peace, are nowadays an authentic celestial landscape that exudes spirituality from every pore.
Delve into the historical heritage of the province of Pontevedra and relive its history.
