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02.EXPERIENCE THE REGION OF O CONDADO

A LAND OF BORDERS, WATER AND HISTORY

A LAND OF BORDERS, WATER AND HISTORY

Walk around the valley of the Tea River and its tributaries, and get to know the history and tradition of this land through its museums and landscapes. You will discover ancient petroglyphs, castros (pre-Roman hillfort settlements) and majestic castles, which have dominated the territory. You will be surprised by the traditions that have been maintained in this land, such as the singular catching of the lamprey, the centuries-old spas with healing properties, or its excellent wines.

Discover the region of O Condado, which comprises the towns of As Neves, Salvaterra de Miño, Ponteareas, Mondariz and Mondariz-Balneario. Walk around the valley of the Tea River and its tributaries, and get to know the history and tradition of this land by visiting its museums and enjoying its landscapes.

Petroglyphs —open-air rock engravings— are scattered all over the place as evidence of the beliefs of the communities from the Bronze Age. Centuries later, the castros from the Iron Age, located in strategic positions, and then the medieval castles, which defended former borders, such as the magnificent Sobroso Castle, were used to control the territory.

The Tea River and its tributaries rise in the hills and its waters used to move old mills that are still preserved in natural spots of great beauty. These are still a source of life in the region, from the traditional catching of the lamprey to the fertility of orchards and vineyards that produce excellent wines.

Land and water combine in order to create springs that have been places for well-being, relax and leisure since ancient times. Thermal baths in centuries-old spas, such as the one in the town of Mondariz, offer nature, tradition and health in an amazing environment.

Mapa comarca
  • 1 - Ponteareas
  • 2 - Mondariz - Balneario
  • 3 - Mondariz
  • 4 - As Neves
  • 5 - Salvaterra do Miño

OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST

  • Archaeological sites Couto do Conde and Portomaior

    It is an archaeological site with plenty of granite constructions, where people from the Neolithic and the Bronze Age carve the rocks with zoomorphic, circular and reticular motifs to express their beliefs, and mark the territory.

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  • Archaeological site of Altamira

    The location of this castro makes it visible from any spot of the valley of the Tea River, and for this reason it has a great visibility over the surrounding area. Important archaeological discoveries have been made, among which some Roman bronze figures stand out.

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  • Church of Santa María de Taboexa

    Its construction started in 1544 on the grounds of a Roman building. It keeps architectural elements in different styles, such as the Renaissance and the Baroque. This church, enclosed by a wall in which the Crucifixion of Jesus is depicted, is surrounded by the local cemetery.

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  • Thermal baths of Salvaterra

    This spa retreat is the biggest public spa in Galicia. It is surrounded by nature and consists of several open-air thermal baths. Moreover, the ancient thermal baths of the spring waters of village of Teáns have been restored. They are well-known for its healing properties.

  • Petroglyphs of Gargamala

    Petroglyphs carved in granite stones over four thousand years ago, featuring cross-shaped, zoomorphic, human, and connected circle motifs…

CULINARY MOMENTS

  • Rosquillas of Ponteareas

    The rosquillas (a type of doughnut) are one of the most renowned products from this town. They are usually crunchy and made of puff pastry.

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