Negreira

Negreira is a beautiful village with a privileged location, as it is only 20 km from the capital of Galicia. In spite of its agile connection with the city, it preserves its village essence and lives from the potential of its livestock and agriculture. Here you can enjoy the tranquility of country life and the hospitality of its neighbors, a last contact with nature before approaching the urban noise.

This area has a great heritage of interest for travellers and tourists, preserving remains of a Roman past in its architecture and being a land of lush landscapes. A place of tradition, craftsmanship, culture and unspoilt nature to the delight of walkers.

The Museum of the Galician People

The Museum of the Galician People brings together the pieces of greatest historical interest found in the area, so a visit to this centre can be most rewarding. In it you can see inscriptions engraved in granite of the Roman culture that left its trace in Negreira and surroundings as well as different findings of special relevance.

The Ponte Maceira

This Roman bridge from the Middle Ages that is located over the river Tambre is the border between Negreira and Ames. It is a beautiful medieval bridge composed of a central semicircular arch and several lateral arches. It has a structure with granite ashlars and a narrow roadway, a very typical construction of the time that is preserved to the delight of visitors.

Pazo do Cotón and San Mauro Chapel

In Negreira you can also find this imposing medieval fortress. It features a large fireplace and a stone gallery that links the Pazo de Cotón with the Chapel of San Mauro through a beautiful triple stone arcade. You can access to its interior and observe the collection of different coats of arms of families relevant to the history of Galicia.

The Chapel of San Mauro is one of the most important religious and artistic heritage of the area. Together with the Pazo, they add up to three naves built in the 18th century. This construction in its entirety is one of the most interesting visits that can be made in the town, captivating from the outside and from the inside.

The Parish Church of Santa María de Portor

This is one of the most complete Romanesque churches in the whole region, territory of the Bieito monks and dependent on San Martiño Pinario. Both the façade and the tower belong to the 17th century. It is a work to contemplate when passing through Negreira without any doubt.

Hiking

Hiking is a great plan in Negreira, as the city council has a route called the Three Pazos. It is a route of about 15 km taking advantage of the Xacobean route between Ponte Maceira and the village. It starts at Pazo do Cotón, goes along the beautiful river walk to Pedra Mármoa, and passes through Ponte Maceira and Chancela. It offers an excellent visual mix of nature and architectural heritage.

The Pazo of Albariña

The Pazo de Albariña is another example of the medieval trace that reigns in Negreira. It forms an L-shaped construction with a very marked tower and thick walls. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden with two granaries, a pombal, and a stone wall with circular pillars at the entrance.

Tribute to the Pilgrim

Negreira has a great tradition regarding the Jacobean route due to its geographical proximity to Santiago de Compostela. The pilgrim is a relevant and dear figure in this villa, and you can visit a statue that pays homage to this figure presiding over the Avenida de Santiago.

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