San Xurxo de Piquín
Built in 1782.
Neoclassical with Latin cross plant
The church of San Xurxo, is located on the banks of the River Eo, specifically on its left bank. Neoclassical in style, it was built around 1782, with stone walls and Latin cross plant. A nave covered by a barrel vault and two chapels, with slate cover where its beautiful bell tower stands out.
Surrounded by the cemetery and a natural environment, its arch at the main entrance gives way to a solemn interior, where a neoclassical altarpiece and a silver cross stand out.
Located in the municipality of Ribeira de Piquín, a place in the Eo-Oscos-Terras de Burón Biosphere Reserve, the REd Natura 2000 and the Geodestinos of Galicia. we find the spectacular Church of San Xurxo, it shares the name of the parish that welcomes it.
Ribeira de Piquín, a place to enjoy
Rural accommodations, restaurants and activities to discover our municipality.
Ribeira de Piquín Restaurants
In this area of the Lugo mountain called Ribeira de Piquín we have for you and yours that special charm that gives our gastronomic products a unique and authentic flavor.
Ribeira de Piquín Properties
Quality and kindness is what you will find in rural tourism of Ribeira de Piquín, where the rural houses are in perfect harmony with the purity of the landscape of the region.
Hiking in Ribeira de Piquín
In Ribeira de Piquín there are three approved routes that you can choose from, to stay in shape, to enjoy the views or to know the culture and gastronomy of our surroundings.
Nature in Ribeira de Piquín
The nature of Ribeira de Piquín is characterized by the landscape that forms the Eo River in its high course. Deep valleys and mountains with spaces full of vegetation.
Places in Ribeira de Piquín
Treasures to discover in Ribeira de PiquínRibeira de Piquín has places of almost unspoilt nature...
Culture in Ribeira de Piquín
The mountains of the province of Lugo are full of unique treasures, such as the numerous villages that are located in the municipality of Ribeira de Piquín.
History in Ribeira de Piquín
Walk through the innumerable heritage samples of Ribeira de Piquín, get to know the church of Os Baos and its skulls, as well as the hexagonal chapel of Boel.
Festexo da Troita de Ribeira de Piquín
This festival of Ribeira de Piquín has as its main protagonist the fishing of trout. In it, which takes place in May, there are several activities among which stand out a fishing competition in the varieties of lance, bait and fly, popular food and verbena.