Ferrolterra guide: what's on, beaches, trails and sights
A hill on the Ares peninsula crowned by the 14th-century convent of Santa Catalina de Montefaro and old coastal batteries, with sweeping views over the rías of Ares and Ferrol.
High on the Ares peninsula, the Montefaro complex (a former convent and military site) offers views over the whole Ártabro gulf and its rías.
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A 16th-century fortress guarding the entrance to the Ría de Ferrol—described by the British Admiralty as the best natural harbour in…
A spectacular 50-metre waterfall hidden in native Atlantic forest, accessible via a short hiking trail through the Fragas do Eume…
A 10th-century monastery hidden deep in the Fragas do Eume Natural Park—one of the best-preserved Atlantic rainforests in Europe. The…