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History, Cultura & Heritage
Fonte Santa Chapel
Built in the 18th century, rectangular in shape and made of rubble stone, it is a typical representation of a rural Galician temple.
Mill, chapel, fountain and river shape the place of “Fonte Santa”, where time seems to have paused to show us the ancient times.
The little chapel, somewhat hidden in the middle of the oak grove, together with the fountain and the mill, forms an environment where the pagan and Christian practices of miracles and healings are always present.
According to popular sayings, the spring stopped flowing when someone wanted to make money by charging those who needed it to regain their health and get rid of illness.
All kinds of miracles and healing properties are ascribed to the spring. Its waters are said to heal burns, whet the appetite and take away sorrows.
Hortas' Waterfall
Beautiful waterfall 30m high
A Mota Chapel
Chapel dating from the 18th-19th century, located on one side of the Northern Way, it consists of an oak grove and a transept nearby.
Fonte Santa Chapel
Built in the 18th century, rectangular in shape and made of rubble stone, it is a typical representation of a rural Galician temple.
Magdalena Chapel
A small chapel belonging to the disappeared Augustinian convent founded in the 14th century, it was reopened as a cultural hall in 2006.
A QUENLLA Fountain
A water fountain near “Castro Curbín”, with an associated myth in which we can see the survival of pagan cults in the Galician oral tradition.
Monument to Queixeiras
A memory of the traditional work carried out by the women of the region: the production and sale of artisanal cheese.
Curbín "Castro"
Situated barely 2 kilometres from the centre of the town, this "castro" has a clear circular profile, which would indicate the existence of defensive walls
Ribadiso bridge and leisure area
This 13th-14th century complex is comprised of the last pilgrims' hospital on the French Way and a bridge of medieval origin.
Honey living museum. “O Enredo do abelleiro”
The museum was founded in 1994 and offers beekeeping, candle making and packaging workshops for groups.
Cheese and honey promotion centre.
The purpose of the centre was to promote and enhance the value of two products that are particularly popular in the area: cheese and honey.
A Paínza Ethnographic Museum
Located in the main house, part of the “A Paínza” rural tourism complex
Leather Shop and Museum
Factory and leather goods shop, which also functions as a museum
Ribadiso River Beach
A large number of small bridges above the river create a beautiful landscape
Portodemouros dam's
It is located on the Ulla river. The dam dates back to 1968, when the hydroelectric power station was also built.
Local market
Every 8th and 22nd of each month, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., a market is held in Arzúa.
Couto do Torrente
The most beautiful bench in Arzúa
Agra's Mill
Old working water mill next to a beautiful little waterfall.
House of Culture
The House of Culture is located in a former local jail. In the same building are the Municipal School of Music and the Conservatory.
Town Hall of Arzua
Churcho of Santiago de Arzúa
Located in the main square of the town, it was built on the site of a previously occupied smaller church. The tower belongs to the old church, since it has been
Arzúa's historical downtown
Get lost in our streets
Salaeta Fountain
Arzúa welcomes pilgrims with refreshing water from Fonte Salaeta
A group of oaks line the path, joining the places of the Church with those of A Mota.