Around Pardaces de Arriba, local settlement and architectural history take center stage, along with hiking destinations offering views of Santiago. A short walk leads from Pardaces de Arriba towards the summit of Monte da Fontecova.

Cultural History and the Camino Real

The fortified settlement of Alto da Croa/Alto do Castro is located in the area of the host municipality. It has a single enclosure and is surrounded by an earthen rampart and a ditch. The enclosure, rampart and ditch shape its character as a fortified site.

The Cruceiro de Pardaces de Arriba is located in Pardaces de Arriba. The Fonte de Pardaces de Arriba belongs to the parish of Santa María da Peregrina. The Ponte do Gatofero, a simple single-arch bridge crossed by the Camino Real, is also located in the area of the host municipality. The cultural selection therefore ranges from an archaeological settlement site to a named monument and a bridge on the Camino Real.

The Camino Real is also historically significant beyond the local area. In the wider region, it was one of the seven traditional medieval routes to Compostela and connected the city with the Bergantiños region. The bridge on the Camino Real gives this historical connection a concrete point of reference within the municipality.

Hiking and Getting There

The Senda Monte Pedroso is a circular route in the surrounding area. It connects the Sarela River with the forests of Selva Negra and Monte Pedroso. Monte Pedroso is a viewpoint overlooking Santiago and its cathedral. If you want a hike that combines a river, forest and views of the city, this circular route is a suitable option.

When choosing between R9 – Río Sarela and R15 – Río Sarela, the destination can help you decide: R9 runs from Pardaces de Arriba to Laraño, while R15 runs from Pardaces de Arriba to Santiago de Compostela. Check the current route and trail conditions before setting out.

Bus line LP7 runs between Porta do Camiño, Peregrina and Grixoa. Before travelling, check the current route and the stops for your specific starting point and destination. This will help you determine whether the line suits your travel plans.

Accommodation in Pardaces de Arriba

Casa Peón de Pardaces is a 17th-century rural farmhouse and is listed as a country house for rural tourism. If the type of accommodation matters to you, this combination of a historic farmhouse and rural tourism provides a specific point of reference. Check booking details directly before including Casa Peón in your overnight plans.

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