Vilalba: Torre do Homenaxe, Northern Way and Serra da Carba

The Torre do Homenaxe of the Andrade castle in Vilalba dates from the 13th century. Following the Irmandiño revolts in the 14th century, the Torre do Homenaxe was rebuilt several times.

Other places that you can access from this location page are Palas De Rei, Lago, Merille, Pedrafita Do Cebreiro, Santo Estevo, O Vicedo, Novelúa and Viveiro.

Culture

A tour through Vilalba’s historic centre passes by the oldest houses in the town. Along Rúa Sol, this tour follows the route past the oldest houses. At the end of Rúa Sol are archaeological remains of Vilalba’s town wall.

Rúa Sol therefore forms a historic route through the centre: the oldest houses stand along the tour, while the archaeological remains of the town wall lie at the end of the same street.

Castelo de Vilalba is located in the immediate vicinity of Vilalba. The Museo de Prehistoria e Arqueoloxía de Vilalba is also nearby. The Igrexa de Santa María is likewise located in the immediate vicinity of Vilalba.

The Museo de Prehistoria e Arqueoloxía de Vilalba offers an educational programme for family groups. The duration of a museum visit depends on the activities selected. Depending on the activities chosen, the visit can last from one hour to a full day.

Routes

The archaeological route in Vilalba is designed as a car journey. This route is planned to take approximately half a day. Some sections follow unpaved roads.

For the archaeological route, the approximate half-day duration, the car as the intended means of transport and the unpaved sections are all part of its description.

The Northern Way passes through the municipality of Vilalba in two stages. This route includes the final section of the Abadín–Vilalba stage. The beginning of the following Vilalba–Baamonde stage also passes through Vilalba.

Thus, on the Way, both the end of the route from Abadín and the beginning of the route to Baamonde form part of the route through Vilalba.

Landscape

The Pico Casa summit is located in the area around Vilalba. Mount Monseivane is located in the area around Vilalba. The A Carba mountain is also located in the area around Vilalba.

Monte da Coriscada is located in the wider regional surroundings of Vilalba. Monte Monseivane is 929 metres high. It is the highest peak in the Serra da Carba.

Pico Casa and A Carba are located in the area around Vilalba; Monte da Coriscada belongs to the wider regional surroundings of Vilalba.

The water of Charca do Alligal has an average annual temperature of 23 °C. This temperature remains stable throughout the year.

Annual cycle

The annual Feira do Capón de Vilalba takes place before Christmas. Local capons are sold at the fair. Three prizes are awarded there: for the best breeder, the best basket and the best pair.

The pre-Christmas date links the sale to a clearly defined time of year; the three awards distinguish between breeder, basket and pair.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lugo.