Garita da Vela
Facing the immensity of the Atlantic
Facing the immensity of the Atlantic
The Garita da Vela, in Espasante, is a coastal observation point whose name evokes its historical function as a lookout post or watchtower. It is believed to have served as a base for a military detachment dedicated to guarding the Loiba coast and the entrance to the estuary against possible invasions and marine incursions during the 18th century.
Today, this function has been transformed into a privilege for visitors, who can enjoy spectacular views of the coastline, the cliffs and the immensity of the Atlantic, with the profile of the Ortigueira estuary, in the distance.
Historic centre of Ortigueira and seafront promenade
A stroll through traditional architecture
Muíño de Mareas de Senra
Traditional engineering driven by the tide
Morouzos beach
A beach and an island from a vanished ocean
San Antonio beach
The chaos of a subduction channel
Castro de Punta dos Prados
The erosion of time
Garita da Vela
Facing the immensity of the Atlantic
O Picón
The remote and glacial memory of Gondwana