Redonda: Church, Cabo da Nasa and Rural Culture

In Redonda, you will find the Iglesia de San Pedro de Redonda, whose construction dates back to the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Alongside San Marcos, Redonda is another entirely rural parish of Corcubión.

Culture

The nave of the Iglesia de San Pedro de Redonda has a single nave and a rectangular floor plan. The church also includes a single-nave chapel. Its floor plan is also rectangular.

The Cruceiro de San Pedro de Redonda stands in the church atrium. It is a granite cruceiro of the crucifix type. At its base, it bears the inscription “ES E LO HISO / IVº DE MN POR / SV DVON ANO / DE 1689”.

Castro de Redonda, located in Redonda in the parish of San Pedro de Redonda, is classified as a site of archaeological interest. Castro de Quenxe is located in Quenxe within the parish of Redonda (San Pedro) and is classified as a site of archaeological interest. Redonda has numerous hórreos and examples of traditional vernacular architecture.

The Fábrica de salazón de Boca do Sapo dates from the late 19th century. It is located in Boca de Sapo in the parish of Redonda. Its state of preservation is very poor. It is no longer in use.

Landscape

The blue bench of Corcubión stands at Cabo da Nasa in the parish of San Pedro de Redonda. From Cabo da Nasa, you can look out over Cabo Fisterra and the coast of Redonda. Isla Lobeira and Monte Pindo are also among the viewpoints.

You can reach Cabo da Nasa from the Iglesia de San Pedro de Redonda via a 10- to 15-minute walk. If you drive from Corcubión to the church, take the road towards Fisterra; at Campo de San Roque, turn left towards Redonda.

Other Places

The following places are directly assigned to Redonda: Oleiros, Dormeá, Valdoviño, Prospes, Gondollín, Pardaces de Arriba, Caión and Remesal.

Routes and Festivals

A local route has two destination indications: Redonda after 5.8 km and the Iglesia de San Pedro de Redonda after 6.2 km. After Redonda, the local route continues to the pilgrim hostel in Corcubión. The pilgrim hostel accommodates pilgrims on the Camino from Santiago to Fisterra.

The celebration in honour of San Pedro de Redonda includes a traditional Romería at Campo de San Roque near the church. During this Romería, local residents gather to eat and celebrate. The feast day in honour of San Pedro de Redonda is 29 June.

For a stay in Redonda, the search for a holiday apartment can begin directly with the place name. This reference keeps the accommodation request tied to the destination and leaves the specific choice open, without naming a particular offer or its features.

For the higher-level travel overview: Coruña.