Discover Culleredo: Ría del Burgo, Tidal Mills and Churches

By the Water

In Culleredo, the Paseo Marítimo de O Burgo runs along the shore of the ria and stretches for around five kilometres. The promenade can be used on foot or by bicycle; a cycle path runs along its entire length.

The walking route along the Ría del Burgo begins where the Río Mero flows into the ria beneath the medieval bridge of O Burgo. It follows the left bank through the municipality of Culleredo as far as the bridge of A Pasaxe. Near the medieval bridge, gulls, herons, ducks and even kingfishers can be observed at close range along this route.

Other destinations on this page are Vila Da Area, Boiro, O Bosque, Caión, Leira, Brión de Arriba, Ambroa and Caldelas.

Culture and History

The Molinos de Acea de Ama are considered the oldest group of tidal mills in Galicia and are now a museum explaining how these facilities worked. Group visits are possible by prior appointment.

The Romanesque Capela de San Cosme was built in the 12th century and remodelled in the 17th and 18th centuries. It stands on a hill with expansive views over the Veiga valley.

The Igrexa de Xián de Almeiras stands on a hill overlooking the mouth of the Río Mero as it flows into the Ría del Burgo. The present church was built in the 19th century and rebuilt in the first half of the 20th century after being destroyed by fire in 1936.

Museums and Buildings

The Museo do Xacemento Romano de Cambre is a museum in the immediate surroundings of Culleredo. Villa Isabel, a palace, is also located nearby.

The Fundación Wenceslao Fernández Flórez is a museum in the area around Culleredo. The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Gas Natural Fenosa is also a museum in the area around Culleredo.

Nature, Beaches and Viewpoints

O Xalo offers expansive views over large parts of the Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve. It is also home to diverse flora and fauna, with woodland birds particularly prominent.

Playa Perillo is a beach in the area around Culleredo. Playa de Bastiagueiro is also a beach in the area around Culleredo. Playa de Oza is another beach in the area around Culleredo.

The El Mirador de San Pedro viewpoint is located in the area around Culleredo.

The destinations are thus spread across the shore of the ria, the hills of San Cosme and Almeiras, O Xalo, and places in the surrounding area. This geographical range extends from the medieval bridge and tidal mills to beaches, museums and viewpoints; it connects Culleredo with a variety of landscapes and cultural contexts.

For the higher-level travel overview: Coruña.