The best time of the year to enjoy all this and explore its hiking trails is this. So we approached Campo Lameiro to see the most beautiful town to visit in autumnor, at least, one of them.
Campo Lameiro
To begin your visit to Campo Lameiro you can visit the romanesque church of San Miguel do Campo (Rúa Igrexa, 1, 36110 Campo Lameiro, Pontevedra). It consists of a beautiful semicircular apse from the 12th century and its façade is Renaissance. Inside it is possible to admire the nineteenth-century altarpiece by Manuel de Vallo. Furthermore, in the surroundings of the temple you can see a cruzeiroa soul breastplate and the rectory. Likewise, in the center of town you can take the opportunity to take a stroll through the market that is held on the 4th and 2nd of each month in Praza da Provincia.
Don’t stop approaching him Morañó viewpointlocated four kilometers away. Among oak forests, on a mountain where herds of wild horsesthis viewpoint is located, from which you can see spectacular views of the area, from the Arousa estuary to the Umia river valley. Likewise, the Painceiros route passes through this point.
Penalba Castro
Another place to visit in Campo Lameiro is the Penalba fortwhich is dated between the 8th and 7th centuries BC. C. It is located distributed in two terraces at 423 meters above sea level, in the Mount Agüeiros. Furthermore, at the top there is a beautiful hermitage of Santo Antoniño de Penalbawhere every June 13th a pilgrimage traditional.
There you will also see the famous Pedra da Serpewhich represents a two-meter-long snake on a granite rock. Legend says that if, during the night of San Juan, childless couples who want to have children make love on the rock, they will have it without a problem. As long as they bring a cup of milk for the snake as an offering. Legends aside, this place is unique to contemplate incredible views of all the lands that bathe the Lérez River.
At the feet of the casto you can follow the Rotea de Mendo. This itinerary will allow you to discover various rock carvings, such as a large deer and various concentric figures.
Archaeological Park of Rock Art
But if there is a place that makes Campo Lameiro a unique and exceptional place, it is the Archaeological Park of Rock Art. This great outdoor park It has fountains, rest areas and a recreation of a Bronze Age townwith cabins and fences. You can also follow the different signposted routes to know all the petroglyphs of the park with its corresponding explanations. There are three kilometers of route that you can travel with the help of brochures and explanatory signs; although it is also possible to sign up for the guided tours which are offered on weekends between the months of March and October, or during all opening days in periods considered high season.
If you are traveling as a family, in the park you will find plans for children and adults, with educational workshops and dramatized visits. You can check the activities in the official website of the Archaeological Park of Rock Art. And don’t forget that in the park and interpretation center building you can enjoy the museum, projections, cafeteria and a store where you can buy some souvenirs. Keep in mind that the park is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and only opens on Mondays when they coincide with regional or national holidays. The general rate is €3, and children up to six years old are free.
Maneses River Trail
Finally, don’t leave Campo Lameiro without touring the Maneses River Trail PR-G 230. This 8.6 kilometer long circular route begins at the Lodeiro recreational areawhere the Lérez and Meneses riversand where you will find a river beach. Likewise, you can take a shorter linear route, less than three kilometers, between the recreational area and the Parque Arqueolóxico da Arte Rupestre. If you can’t walk far or you have children, it is a great option. Keep in mind that along the path you will be able to contemplate part of the ethnographic heritage of the area, with traditional mills and bridges.
With all this, Campo Lameiro is one of the most beautiful destinations to discover in autumn, especially if you enjoy rural tourism and want to be surprised by the Galician rock art heritage.
