Discover A Lanzada: Beaches, Archaeology and Holiday Apartments

Nature and beach

Punta de A Lanzada and its surroundings are part of the Natura 2000 network because of their high environmental and landscape value.

Surf lessons are available at A Lanzada Beach.

A Lanzada is connected to the Camino de Santiago.

Playa da Nosa Señora and Praia da Lanzada are beaches in the immediate vicinity of A Lanzada.

Playa de Bascuas and Praia de Paxariñas are also beaches in the immediate vicinity of A Lanzada.

The coastal landscape can be understood through several named beaches: Playa da Nosa Señora, Praia da Lanzada, Playa de Bascuas and Praia de Paxariñas are all in the immediate vicinity of A Lanzada. A Lanzada Beach also provides the geographical reference for the Romanesque chapel there and for the surf lesson services.

The landscape context includes Punta de A Lanzada and its surroundings. Its inclusion in the Natura 2000 network reflects the explicitly stated environmental and landscape value of this area. The connection with the Camino de Santiago complements the coastal and nature themes with a link to the tradition of pilgrimage.

Archaeology and history

The archaeological remains of A Lanzada date from the 8th century BC to the Middle Ages.

The archaeological site of A Lanzada includes a children's necropolis containing thirteen bodies, dated to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

The Ermida da Nosa Señora de A Lanzada is a Romanesque chapel dating from the late 12th or early 13th century.

The chapel is located at A Lanzada Beach.

The Torre de A Lanzada is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural.

Archaeology and architectural history thus cover several clearly identified periods. The remains range from the time before Christ to the Middle Ages, while the children's necropolis within this historical span is dated to the 1st century. This dating remains directly associated with the archaeological site of A Lanzada.

A later historical layer is represented by the Ermida da Nosa Señora de A Lanzada: its Romanesque construction period is narrowed down to the late 12th or early 13th century. The chapel is located at A Lanzada Beach, thereby linking the religious building mentioned above with the coastal area. In addition, the Torre de A Lanzada is protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural.

Places in the surrounding area

The Museo da Salgadeira de Moreiras is a museum in the area around A Lanzada.

The Acuario do Grove is a zoo in the area around A Lanzada.

The Miradoiro de Fedorentos is a viewpoint in the area around A Lanzada.

The Museo Etnografico del Vino is a museum in the area around A Lanzada.

Different types of facilities and places thus complement the attractions around A Lanzada. The Museo da Salgadeira de Moreiras and the Museo Etnografico del Vino are identified as museums. The Acuario do Grove is classified as a zoo, while the Miradoiro de Fedorentos is described as a viewpoint.

The immediate surroundings of the beaches and the areas around the named museums, zoo and viewpoint represent separate geographical references. Thus, the four beaches remain independently identified as beaches in the immediate vicinity of A Lanzada, while the other places are each located in the area around A Lanzada.

Further destinations

Further destinations include Portonovo and Noalla.

For the broader travel overview: Sanxenxo.