Castro and sauna of Castañoso
It dates back to the 1st century AD.
Or Castelón, an old Castreño village.
In A Fonsagrada, the so-called ‘O Castelón’, an old Castilian village and its eight houses, with the largest and best preserved sauna in the northwest peninsular, is a place worth visiting and being surprised by the beauty of the surroundings.
Located on an elevated land, separated from the river by a slope, is this great heritage, where about 20 centuries ago, gold seekers on the Navia River, relaxed, celebrated rites or ceremonies, very frequent in this type of buildings.
Terras de Burón, is an idyllic enclave, part of Red Natura 2000 and the Biosphere Reserve, full of spectacular landscapes full of treasures, such as this 120 square meter Chestnut sauna, in the village of Maderne, the place called Castañoso, where the inhabitants of the castro were steam bathing, and that today, when contemplating the whole set , we marvel at this building approximately from the 1st century AD.
To Fonsagrada, much to offer
A quality offer in rural accommodations, restaurants and places to discover awaits you in our municipality.
Gastronomy in A Fonsagrada
In addition to the landscape, A Fonsagrada is known for the good food, made with natural ingredients and of the highest quality that give our dishes the authentic flavor that delight the most demanding palates. A...
Properties in A Fonsagrada
Plan your schedule, look for that gap that you long for to enjoy and get closer to the quality rural tourism that we offer you at A Fonsagrada.
Routes in A Fonsagrada
Nature lovers, have in A Fonsagrada, variety of hiking trails, for walking, quad biking, cycling or horseback riding, any time is good to do them alone, with family, friends or with your pet.
Nature in A Fonsagrada
The territory of this municipality is formed by majestic mountains and deep river valleys, areas of special conservation with a unique landscape full of life.
History in A Fonsagrada
To Fonsagrada, keep a heritage that you will know if you approach Terras de Burón or walk along the Primitive Way of Santiago.
Culture in A Fonsagrada
Almost all the villages of A Fonsagrada, are located in a mountainous area, which fills them with spectacular landscapes and an almost intact nature.
A Fonsagrada Museum
It was founded in 1984 by a patronage of residents of A Fonsagrada and has pieces of ethnography, archeology and contemporary art.
Festivities in A Fonsagrada
The festivities in A Fonsagrada have more and more followers, due to the quality of their events and being in a privileged place of special landscape beauty.
Places in A Fonsagrada
Fonsagrada and its entire region is full of amazing places to discover. Legends that mix with landscape, heritage and culture are nodded in every corner.
Píntega beers
Craft beer in Castro de Fonfría, A Fonsagrada. Visit our workshop and we offer you to taste our beer in an experience full of flavors.
Places in A Fonsagrada
Fonsagrada and its entire region is full of amazing places to discover. Legends that mix with landscape, heritage and culture are nodded in every corner.