Baños de Molgas: History, Thermal Springs and Trails

The historic centre of Baños de Molgas lies along the Arnoia River beside the OU-0108 road and dates back to a Roman settlement. Its dense, compact traditional buildings are characterised by stone walls and enclosures, as well as the distinctive so-called hórreo fields.

Culture

The Ponte Romana de Baños de Molgas, also known as Ponte Vella de Molgas, was part of branch routes of the Vía Nova XVIII, which passed through the Baños de Molgas area. The Museo Moncho Borrajo in the Baños de Molgas railway station occupies two floors. One floor hosts temporary exhibitions, while the other is dedicated to the Museo Moncho Borrajo. The artist's legacy includes photographs of friends from the entertainment industry and a collection of almost 1,000 rings.

The Santuario da Nosa Señora dos Milagres was declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument in 1982. The present Santuario was built between 1728 and 1768. Outside, seven stone chapels of a Stations of the Cross are arranged at equal intervals.

At the Fonte da Santa beside the Santuario da Nosa Señora dos Milagres stands a stone figure of the Virgin with the Infant Jesus; beneath it, water flows from the head of a pig, from which a ram drinks. Traditionally, believers come to the Fonte da Santa to lay down bouquets, draw water for blessing, or throw coins into it.

Faith

The Parque de Ansuiña in Baños de Molgas is located on the Vía da Prata route of the Way of Saint James. The 30-kilometre procession known as the “Rosario de las Antorchas” takes place on the eve of the Día Grande with the participation of young people.

Experiences

The thermal springs supplying the Balneario de Baños de Molgas were discovered in Roman times. The O Canón do Arnoia route runs between Baños de Molgas and the village of A Acea. The former Baños de Molgas railway station has a mountain bike course.

Surroundings

In the immediate vicinity of Baños de Molgas stands the Igrexa de Santa Eufemia de Ambía, a pre-Romanesque chapel from the 9th century with Mozarabic influences. In the immediate vicinity of Baños de Molgas, the Igrexa de Santa Eufemia de Ambía is classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC) and was declared a Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931. In the immediate vicinity of Baños de Molgas, the monumental ensemble of the Igrexa de Santa María de Almoite comprises a church, a Stations of the Cross along the boundary wall, a peto de ánimas, and a stone wayside cross at the main entrance.

Routes

The Santuario da Nosa Señora dos Milagres is 4.3 kilometres from Baños de Molgas. By car, it can be reached via the OU-103 road; walking there is also possible. The Igrexa de Santa Eufemia de Ambía is approximately 3.7 kilometres from Baños de Molgas; the journey takes about 6 minutes by car or 45 minutes on foot. The Igrexa de Santa María de Almoite is 2.6 kilometres from Baños de Molgas, and the walking route is 2.3 kilometres long.

Other places in the same higher-level area: Parada De Sil, Faramontaos, Reguenga, Pinza, A Arnoia, Xinzo De Limia, Feás, O Barco De Valdeorras

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