Roxos: Rock Art, Way of St. James and Palaces

Rock Art and Way of St. James

Pedra da Legua is located near the centre of Roxos. The stone is also situated close to the current route of the Way of St. James to Fisterra. More than twenty rocks with prehistoric engravings are located in the Val de Roxos. The Val de Roxos also contains the largest concentration of rock engravings in Compostela. The Pedra da Legua stone bears inscriptions from different periods. These include the year 1760.

The Petroglyph do Rexío is located directly on the Way of St. James. This section forms part of the extension of the Way of St. James to Fisterra and Muxía. The Petroglyph do Rexío is considered one of the most prominent rock art sites in the Parque Compostela Rupestre.

The rock art in Roxos therefore includes both individually named stones and a larger site with more than twenty engraved rocks. The inscriptions on Pedra da Legua preserve different chronological references, while the Petroglyph do Rexío is connected with the section of the route to Fisterra and Muxía.

Bridges and Sacred Art

The Ponte de Brea crosses the Roxos River as a stone bridge with three arches. In the region, it is referred to as a "Roman bridge". The granite Crucero de Roxos belongs to the complex of the San Miguel Chapel. It consists of an octagonal cross and Florentine-style finials. The Crucero de Roxos depicts the crucified Christ, Santiago Matamoros and Santa Teresa.

The Ponte de Brea and the Crucero de Roxos represent two different forms of built heritage: in one case, the three-arched stone bridge over the river; in the other, the granite cross in the complex of the San Miguel Chapel. Both structures have their own names and clearly described design features.

Palaces and Museum

The Pazo da Peregrina palace is located in the immediate surroundings of Roxos. The Pazo de Raxoi palace is located in the surrounding area of Roxos. The Palacio de Fonseca is also located in the surrounding area. The Museum of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is likewise located in the surroundings of Roxos.

Pazo da Peregrina, Pazo de Raxoi and Palacio de Fonseca are three palaces with their own names located in the vicinity of Roxos. This group is complemented by the Museum of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, which is also located in the surrounding area.

Another location page leads to Formaris.

Water, Hiking and Parks

The Cascadas del río Roxos form within the municipalities of Santiago and Ames. There, the Roxos River descends steeply towards the Sar River. The Ruta Circular Diurna Petroglifos de Val de Roxos circular hiking route begins at Ponte Brea in A Portela, Villestro. It also ends at Ponte Brea in A Portela, Villestro.

On the Ruta Circular Diurna Petroglifos de Val de Roxos, the starting point and destination are in the same place: at Ponte Brea in A Portela, Villestro. The waterfalls, by contrast, relate to the course of the Roxos River across the municipalities of Santiago and Ames until it reaches the Sar River.

Monte Miranela is located in the wider regional surroundings of Roxos. Alameda Park is located in the surrounding area of Roxos. Parque de Bonaval is also located in the surrounding area of Roxos. Parque Monte Da Almaciga is likewise located in the surrounding area of Roxos.

Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Roxos can use the place name as a starting point for their own search for accommodation.

To the higher-level travel overview: Santiago De Compostela.