Dolmen and Montouto Hospital
The first pilgrim hospital in Galicia.
Inhabited until the early twentieth century
The first hospital in Galicia, entering by the Primitive Way towards Santiago de Compostela, a place to make a stop along the way, or simply contemplate a piece of history, in a unique place.
This hospital of pilgrims, also known as Santiago de Montouto, located in the Sierra de Montouto, at the foot of Mount O Muradal, in the town hall of A Fonsagrada, within the Biosphere Reserve Eo-Oscos-Terras de Burón and Red Natura 2000, has spectacular views.
Its origins date back to 1357, had some reform and remained inhabited until the beginning of the twentieth century, today in ruins, where four united buildings can be observed, including kitchen, bedrooms, stables and a small chapel dedicated to Santiago.
The beauty of the landscape, is increased with the Dolmen de As Pedras Dereitas, in a privileged space next to the hospital, this neolithic dolmen, despite its antiquity, retains all its splendor.
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
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Properties in A Fonsagrada
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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
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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.