Things to do in Arzúa
Things to do in Arzúa
Things to do in Arzúa
Short on time? Half a day on foot: Church of Santiago de Arzúa, Magdalena Chapel and Cheese and Honey Information Centre, all within 1.5 km of the house. If you have a car: Capela da Fonte Santa (4.6 km), Living Honey Museum: O Enredo Do Abelleiro (11.2 km) and Hortas Waterfall (about 12 km).
Photo: Lameiro, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHeritageChurch of Santiago de Arzúa
550 m · 7 min walk from the house
A 19th-century church in the town centre, dedicated to the apostle Saint James and recognisable by its two towers. It is a few metres from the Camino and a good place to stamp your credential.
- Heritage
Capela da Fonte Santa
4.6 km · 6 min by car from the house
A small 18th-century chapel on the outskirts, known for its spring and the legends around it. A quiet place to stretch your legs.
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Magdalena Chapel
530 m · 7 min walk from the house
A 14th-century Gothic chapel in the centre, the surviving part of a former Augustinian convent. You can also get your stamp here.
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Hortas Waterfall
12.3 km · 16 min by car from the house
A waterfall about 30 metres high between Arzúa and Touro, surrounded by oak trees. It takes a bit of walking to get there, so bring comfortable shoes.
- Museum
Cheese and Honey Information Centre
1.1 km · 15 min walk from the house
In the centre of town. It explains how Arzúa-Ulloa cheese is made and what beekeeping is like in the area.
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Living Honey Museum: O Enredo Do Abelleiro
11.2 km · 13 min by car from the house
A bee museum with glass-fronted hives and workshops, out in the countryside. Worth a visit if you are travelling with children.
- Sport
Indoor pool and municipal gym
1.3 km · 17 min walk from the house
Heated indoor pool and municipal gym. In summer the outdoor pool opens too. A good way to loosen your legs after the stage.
Hours and details
Opening hours and tickets
Hours change with the season, so it’s best to check before you go.
- Pool and gym: Monday to Friday, 09:30–13:30 and 17:00–22:30.
- Outdoor pool: in summer, every day 12:00–20:00.
- Tickets: single entry €3.40 for adults and €2.25 for children. Passes are available for longer stays.
- Market
Monthly Arzúa fair (Feira)
430 m · 6 min walk from the house
It takes place on the 8th and 22nd of every month. There are crafts, clothes and local products.
Hours and details
Octopus and grilled meat in the tents
It’s a traditional market with a festive atmosphere. As well as shopping, you can eat there:
- Stalls: everything from shoes to local cheeses.
- Tents: pulpo á feira (€12) and churrasco (€12), just as the locals have it.
- Sharing plates: potatoes (€3) and house wine.
- Excursion
Arzúa tourist bus, with a guide
320 m · 4 min walk from the house
It leaves from the Praza do Peregrino (Tourist Office) with a guide. It visits waterfalls, landscapes and museums in the area.
Hours and details
Summer routes
Runs in summer, on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17:30 to 19:30. It includes:
- Fervenzas das Hortas: a guided walk to the waterfall.
- Panoramic views: a tour around the Portodemouros reservoir, on the River Ulla.
- O Enredo do Abelleiro: a visit to the living honey museum, with explanations of traditional beekeeping.
- Mass & stamp
Mass times, Parish of Santiago
550 m · 7 min walk from the house
Calle Dolores, 2. You can attend Mass, ask for the pilgrim’s blessing and have your credential stamped.
Hours and details
Opening hours
Open every day 09:00–13:00 and 18:00–20:00.
- Mass: every day at 19:00. On Sundays at 10:00, 12:30 and 19:00. Mass can be requested in English or Italian.
- Adoration and confession: adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every afternoon 18:00–19:00. Confession before and after Mass.
- Pilgrim’s blessing: after Mass, plus a stamp for your credential.
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Sights · Arzúa
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Staying in Arzúa on this stage?
Entire house for up to 8 people, 400 m from the centre, with terrace and barbecue. Book direct.
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Making the most of your time in Arzúa
If you arrive early or stay a day, Arzúa is easy to explore on foot: the old centre, the cheese market, the paths through the woods around town and some of the leisure routes we recommend. And for sleeping, our house is 400 m from the centre, with a terrace and barbecue for dinner outdoors after walking.