Mondariz: Rock Carvings, Castles and the PR-G 119 Circular Route

There are 40 documented rock carvings in the municipality of Mondariz. They include the rock carvings of Gargamala; the relevant steps have been initiated to have them entered in the Register of Cultural Assets of Special Interest.

Culture and History

The town centre of Mondariz has developed around the central square and is characterised by stone houses from the 19th century. The Puente de Cernadela is 70 metres long and has five surviving arches. Four of these arches are pointed arches, while one is a round arch. The Iglesia de Santa Baia has a present-day church building dating from 1711. Inside there is a medieval sarcophagus. The Capela de San Xoán is a small traditional stone chapel in the village of San Xoán.

The Monumento a Rodríguez Fornos is a bronze bust of Francisco Asorey erected in 1925. The Castelo de Sobroso was part of the region's defence system. Its existence is documented in the 12th century. Guided tours of the Castelo de Sobroso combine images, lighting and sound to convey the history of the castle. The visitor route in the Castelo de Sobroso includes seven rooms. It lasts 50 minutes.

The castle therefore brings together historical context and present-day interpretation: its function in the regional defence system, documented in the 12th century, is followed by a tour that uses images, lighting and sound. The visitor route leads through seven rooms and is designed to last 50 minutes.

Trails and Nature

The PR-G 119 Ruta do Xabriña circular route follows the Xabriña River, a tributary of the Tea. It begins in the parish of Paraños. The route continues via Prado de Canda and A Lamosa. Almost thirty mills are located along the way. There are also traditional paths, fountains, water crossings and bridges. Along its approximately 50-kilometre course, the Río Tea features significant riverside forests.

The route thus links the course of the Xabriña with a series of structural and water-related features. In addition to the almost thirty mills, the named components of the circular route include traditional paths, fountains, water crossings and bridges. The Río Tea complements this landscape with riverside forests along its approximately 50-kilometre course.

Those choosing Mondariz as a travel destination can include holiday apartments as a possible form of accommodation in their plans for a stay there.

Geographical Context

The Mirador la Risca viewpoint is located in the surroundings of Mondariz. The Monte Galleiro mountain is also located in the surroundings of Mondariz. In the wider regional surroundings of Mondariz lies the Iglesia Santa Eulalia Atios Museum. Castelo de Salvaterra, a castle, is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Mondariz. The Museu do Vinho Alvarinho is located in the wider regional surroundings of Mondariz. The Casa Museu de Monção is also located in these wider regional surroundings. Praia de Cesantes beach is located in the wider regional surroundings of Mondariz. The Miradoiro do Faro da Guía viewpoint is likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of Mondariz.

Other places on the same destination level are Cerdedo, Ribadulla, Valga, Meis, Fornelos, Viascón, A Igrexa and Eidián.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pontevedra.