Discover Coucieiro: Caldeiras do Río Castro and Religious Buildings

Nature and Route

Small natural pools form at Caldeiras do Río Castro. Their formation is due to river erosion. At Caldeiras do Río Castro, the Río Castro overcomes an elevation difference of 8 m. Caldeiras do Río Castro are located in the parish of San Pedro de Coucieiro.

The route is called Ruta Caldeiras do Castro – Coucieiro. It begins at Caldeiras do Castro. Its endpoint is also at Caldeiras do Castro. For planning purposes, the shared starting and ending point can be treated as a circular route.

Access to Caldeiras do Río Castro is via the AC-440 road. From Muxía, follow the road towards Fisterra. After Moraime, follow the signs for Vilarmide and Couceiro. After approximately 12.5 km, you will reach the turn-off for Área recreativa do Castro. Park the vehicle there. From the Área recreativa do Castro, a short section is covered on foot.

The approach route therefore has several named landmarks and directions in succession: the AC-440 road, the direction of Fisterra from Muxía, Moraime, the directions for Vilarmide and Couceiro, and the turn-off for Área recreativa do Castro. The approximate distance of 12.5 km applies to this approach section.

Caldeiras do Río Castro are associated with the Camiño de Fisterra-Muxía pilgrimage route. The natural site is therefore also explicitly connected with the pilgrimage route.

Culture

The Iglesia parroquial de San Pedro de Coucieiro is a Baroque parish church. It was built in the first half of the 18th century.

The Capilla de Santa Marina was founded in 1670. Its founders were the Benedictine monks of Moraime. Today, the Capilla de Santa Marina belongs to the parish of San Pedro de Coucieiro.

The Capilla del Santo Outel de O Castro was founded in 1660 by Don Juan de Cantorna. The chapel of San Miguel de Coucieiro is located in the parish of San Pedro de Coucieiro.

The religious buildings reflect different historical and local connections: Santa Marina is associated with the Benedictine monks of Moraime and the parish of San Pedro de Coucieiro, Santo Outel de O Castro with Don Juan de Cantorna, and San Miguel de Coucieiro with the same parish.

The tradition of the Danza de Arcos is preserved in the parish of Coucieiro.

Other Places

You can access other places here: Calo, Dodro, Tambre, Andeade, Miñortos, Sedor, Cabanas, Vilarrodís.

Tradition and Festival

Traditional Festas were announced in the parish of Coucieiro for 5 and 6 July 2025. The parish of Coucieiro is located in the municipality of Muxía. The Festas were planned in honour of the Virxe do Socorro.

For a stay in Coucieiro, a holiday apartment can be considered as an accommodation option when planning your trip.

For the overview of the wider travel region: Coruña.