What to see in Galicia unknown?
Galicia hides wonderful places that still remain far from the most crowded tourist routes. Here is an extended selection of unknown places that are worth a visit:
Here is our personal list of fascinating and little known places in Galicia:
- Souto da Retorta: Nursery forest with giant eucalyptus trees, including “O Avó”.
- Castro de Baroña: Ancient Celtic settlement overlooking the Atlantic.
- Hórreo de Lira: The longest hórreo in Galicia, a symbol of traditional architecture.
- Fuciño do Porco: Rock formation in O Vicedo overlooking the sea.
- Cascadas de A Barosa: Beautiful waterfalls in a natural environment in Barro.
- Monasterio de San Pedro de Rocas: Monastery carved into the rock in the Ribeira Sacra.
- Cementerio de los Ingleses: Historical place in Camariñas witness of several shipwrecks.
- Pozas de Mougás: Natural pools in the Sierra de O Galiñeiro.
- Faro de Punta Nariga: Modern lighthouse in Malpica, with stunning views of the Atlantic.
- Cova do Rei Cintolo: The largest cave in Galicia, in Mondoñedo.