Carnota

02Geography

Carnota boasts a stunning 42-kilometer coastline that includes 33 beaches and various natural attractions. The Praia de Carnota, shaped like a crescent, stretches for 7 kilometers and is bordered by dunes, marshes, and a lagoon, providing a habitat for diverse flora and fauna.

Distance to the coast

0 km

Patron saint

Virxe dos Remedios

Number of beaches

33

Length of Praia de Carnota

7 km

Notable wildlife

Breeding area for the sandpiper

03History

The history of Carnota is marked by prehistoric petroglyphs discovered in 1980, as well as remnants of Celtic settlements known as Castros. The area has been a site of cultural significance since ancient times, with evidence of a possible Celtic cult site and a tin mine.

• Prehistoric petroglyphs discovered
• Celtic Castros present in the area
• Possible Celtic cult site at Penafiel
• Tin mine at Chan de Lamas

Carnota, a Galician municipality, features the longest beach in the region and a vibrant cultural history.

04Cultural Heritage

Carnota is famous for its Hórreo, a traditional granary recognized as a national monument, built entirely of granite. The parish churches, including the main church built in the 18th century, showcase Baroque architecture and local religious traditions.

• Hórreo de Carnota Largest Hórreo in Galicia, built between 1768 and 1783
• Main parish church Constructed from 1775 in neoclassical Baroque style
• San Gregorio chapel Built in 1600, located near the town hall
• Virxe dos Remedios chapel Honors the patron saint of fishermen