Discover Guitiriz: Water, Trails and History

Waterways and rivers

The PR-G 99 Ruta da Auga de Guitiriz connects the three thermal water springs of Valdobín, San Xoán de Lagostelle and Santo Domingo in Guitiriz. There are no significant climbs along this route. It runs along the banks of the Parga and Ladroil rivers. The Ruta do Río Requeixo begins at the Ponte de Roca and follows the anglers’ paths along the Requeixo River. From there, it continues to the Ponte do Porto dos Bois.

Other places: Begonte, Meira, Pidre, Adelán, Chantada, Argozón, A Airoá, Pedrafita Do Cebreiro

Speciality and festival

The Torta de maíz de Guitiriz is an artisanally made cake. Its ingredients include eggs, sugar, butter and cornmeal. The Fiesta de la Torta de Maíz takes place on the first Sunday in June.

Romanesque architecture and religious buildings

The Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Cruz is located in the parish of Santa Cruz de Parga in Guitiriz. It is a Romanesque church dating from the 12th century. The Igrexa Parroquial de Santa María stands in the parish of Labrada in Guitiriz. The Romanesque religious building was rebuilt between the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Calvario is located in the parish of Santa Cruz de Parga in Guitiriz. It is a group of crosses depicting the Passion of Christ. A guided tour is offered at the Igrexa de Santa María de Labrada. The tour provides historical interpretation of its frescoes.

Santa Cruz de Parga therefore brings together various forms of religious and civil architectural heritage. The Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Cruz represents 12th-century Romanesque architecture, while the Calvario depicts the Passion of Christ in a group of crosses. In Labrada, the rebuilt Romanesque religious building and the tour providing historical interpretation of the frescoes complement the architectural heritage.

Architectural heritage and traditions

The Pazo de Pontella is also located in the parish of Santa Cruz de Parga in Guitiriz. It dates from 1799 and is an example of civil architecture. The famous Romería de San Alberte takes place in the surroundings of the Capela de San Alberte. This romería is held annually.

The architectural heritage is not limited to churches and religious complexes. The Pazo de Pontella represents civil architecture dating from 1799, while the Romería de San Alberte in the surroundings of the Capela de San Alberte is an annual tradition.

Archaeology and history

Pena Xiboi is a rock shelter in Guitiriz. It shows Epipalaeolithic influence and is dated to 5000 BC. A Granxa is a small monastic complex in the parish of Labrada. It was built in the 13th century when the parish was founded.

A Roman road ran through the area of Guitiriz. It connected Lucus Augusti with Brigantia. The Ruta de la Piedra de Díaz Castro leads to the house of former stonemasons. Its paths run between stone walls through fields and natural woodland.

Guitiriz thus brings together a rock shelter dated to 5000 BC, a monastic complex built in the 13th century and the historic connection between Lucus Augusti and Brigantia. The Ruta de la Piedra de Díaz Castro preserves its connection with former stonemasons and leads through fields and natural woodland divided by stone walls.

For the general travel overview: Lugo.