Nespereira: Churches, Trails and Mountains

Location and Landscape

Those locating Nespereira geographically will find the place in the southwestern part of the municipality of Sárria; at the same time, Nespereira occupies the northern part of the elevated Castro de Castragude.

The nearby landscape also has a clear reference point: Monte Acebedo is a mountain in the surroundings of Nespereira. In the wider surrounding region of Nespereira lies Pico do Polvoreiro, a mountain with its own name and clear regional classification. Alto de Torrentes is also a mountain in the wider surrounding region of Nespereira.

Churches and Remembrance

For visitors interested in culture, the Igrexa de Nespereira (Parroquial de Santiago) is located in Airexe in Sarria. The Igrexa de Nespereira is classified as ART.

The memory of the Mosteiro da Ermida de Nespereira lives on in the Capela da Nosa Señora dos Abeledos (Virxe dos Remedios). The Capela da Virxe dos Abeledos is located in A Ermida near Vilar de Lamas in Nespereira. The chapel was moved to Aira from the inner courtyard of Casa de Baixo. A small monastery was located in A Ermida in the parish of Santiago de Nespereira. Thus, the chapel’s documented connections range from its name through its present-day location to its former setting.

The Festa da Virxe dos Abeledos in A Ermida–Nespereira was regarded as a festival that had disappeared or was not held regularly.

The Igrexa de Nespereira and the Capela da Nosa Señora dos Abeledos represent two distinct ecclesiastical references. One church bears the designation Parroquial de Santiago and is located in Airexe in Sarria; the other chapel is associated with A Ermida, Vilar de Lamas, Aira and the former inner courtyard of Casa de Baixo. A small monastery belonging to the parish of Santiago de Nespereira was also located in A Ermida.

Historic Trails

The historic Camiño Francés de Sárria a Paradela led towards A Ermida in Nespereira and ended at the Feira de Paradela. It is mentioned in a document dated September 6, 1674.

Culture in the Wider Surrounding Region

The Pazo de Tor is a palace in the wider surrounding region of Nespereira. The Monforte de Lemos Railroad Museum is a museum in the wider surrounding region of Nespereira. The Museo de Casas de Muñecas is a museum in the wider surrounding region of Nespereira. The Convento das Clarisas de Monforte is also a museum in the wider surrounding region of Nespereira. Vigilancia Forestal is a viewpoint in the wider surrounding region of Nespereira.

The destinations mentioned in the wider surrounding region therefore include both the Pazo de Tor as a palace and three establishments associated with museums: the Monforte de Lemos Railroad Museum, the Museo de Casas de Muñecas and the Convento das Clarisas de Monforte. Vigilancia Forestal is classified there as a viewpoint.

Other Places

Other places you can discover on this page include Vilamelle, Quiroga, Braña, Carballedo, Castelo, Valbón, Fonsagrada and Pidre.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lugo.