Turismo Rias Baixas

Museum that illustrates the Galician rural life, farming works and traditional trades.

Also known as carballeira de Quiroga (oak grove of Quiroga), it is an outstanding oak and chestnut grove, with trees being up to 30 metres tall.

It is held on the Sunday before Carnival Sunday and is listed as a Festival of National Tourist Interest. Its main attractions are the cocido (Galician typical stew) and the products obtained from the pork.

Festival where one can taste cured or roasted ham accompanied by bread and wine. It is held on 14 August in the parish of Bermés.

This 19th-century building used to be the residence of the priest and scientific Ramón María Aller, who built the first Astronomical Observatory in Galicia.

Exhibition that shows the castro (pre-Roman hillfort settlement) culture, legends and the Atlantic diet, as well as the festivals and cuisine of the region.

It was founded in the 17th century by Álvaro Núñez Taboada. Later, the Galician writer Emilia Pardo Bazán used to stay for long periods in this pazo. Some of its main features are its row balcony, the servants’ houses, two ovens, a shed, a hórreo (typical Galician raised granary house) and a dovecote.

The maximum altitude of this hill reaches more than one thousand metres. It is recommended to follow the signposted trail that runs through large open spaces and vast oak groves. At its top, there is a viewpoint that offers stunning views of the town of Silleda.

It illustrates the history of the town through archaeological remains as well as objects related to the life and painting works by the artist José Luis Vázquez.
By appointment only
Temporarily closed for works

An area with rich landscape value with a large cascade, the highest in Galicia.

It was founded in 939 and built on the grounds of a small chapel. Throughout its history, the monastery was granted important relics and was under the protection of the Asturian-Leonese Kings.

This museum, a good example of industrial heritage, shows how tungsten was extracted, especially during the wars that took place throughout the 20th century.
By appointment only

These 18th-century buildings, popularly known as pendellos, have served as meeting and trading points. They are good examples of the traditional architecture of the region and are listed as part of the intangible heritage by the Unesco.

Natural area typical of the Atlantic forest with Mediterranean influences. You can walk through oak and cork forests, riverside forests along the Arnego River to reach the river beach in Ponte Vilariño.

This Festival of Tourist Interest in Galicia, held in August, is one of the most popular gastronomic events in the region of Deza.

This Festival of Galician Tourist Interest takes place in August and includes an empanada (Galician savoury pie stuffed with seasonal fillings) contest, with prizes for restaurants and homemakers.

This Festival of Tourist Interest of Galicia is held in May. There, you can taste its popular free-range chicken while enjoying musical and cultural activities.