A Aldea Vella – History, Waterways and Nature

History and Culture

A Aldea Vella is described as a village dating from the 9th century. The mills that made up Aldea Vella now lie in ruins. A Misarela is a medieval bridge. It crosses the Río Pedras. Near the A Misarela bridge are the remains of a former Franciscan monastery. The Ponte Romano do Miserela is located on the Route do Mar de Arousa e Ulla. The A Corte do Santo archaeological site is linked in one hypothesis to the end of the Early Middle Ages and the beginning of the Late Middle Ages. The chronological connection therefore encompasses the end of the Early Middle Ages and the beginning of the Late Middle Ages.

The historical points of reference therefore include both architectural remains and an archaeological site. The bridges are associated with different contexts: A Misarela crosses the Río Pedras, while the Ponte Romano do Miserela is located on the Route do Mar de Arousa e Ulla. In the case of the mills, their present condition as ruins points to their former importance for Aldea Vella.

Trails along the Río das Pedras

The route along the Río das Pedras leads from A Aldea Vella to the natural pools of the Río das Pedras. It can be undertaken independently. There is also a programme offered by the Concello da Pobra do Caramiñal with an official guide. When planning a hike, the starting point, A Aldea Vella, is named just as specifically as the destination at the natural pools of the Río das Pedras. The route does not connect freely chosen stops, but instead follows the Río das Pedras between A Aldea Vella and the natural pools of this river.

The “Senderismo y Arqueología” route also begins in Aldeavella. Thus, two named trail connections are recorded for the locality: one follows the Río das Pedras to its natural pools, while the other already includes hiking and archaeology in its name. For the river route, both an independent outing and the official guided programme of the Concello da Pobra do Caramiñal are mentioned.

Nature

Aldeavella is located in the protected area of the Serra do Barbanza. The locality forms part of a landscape of high value. The Piscinas Naturais do Río Pedras comprise natural pools with waterfalls and small cascades. It is possible to swim in these pools. Waterfalls, small cascades and natural pools are therefore among the explicitly mentioned features of the Piscinas Naturais do Río Pedras.

The natural pools are not only a destination on the Río das Pedras; they are also characterised in greater detail by their waterfalls and small cascades. The possibility of swimming is likewise part of their description. The landscape around the Serra do Barbanza is characterised both by its protected status and by its explicitly stated high value.

Further places: Mugardos, Tambre, Santa Mariña, Piñeiro, Outeiro, Basoñas, Ribeira, O Alto

Questions about trails and sights

How is Aldea Vella dated?

Aldea Vella is considered a village dating from the 9th century.

Which route begins in Aldeavella?

The “Senderismo y Arqueología” route begins in Aldeavella.

Where is the Ponte Romano do Miserela located?

Who is “Barranquismo en el Río Barbanza” suitable for?

The “Barranquismo en el Río Barbanza” route is suitable for people who are qualified in the practice of canyoning and who have mastered the techniques required for it.

To the overarching travel overview: Coruña.