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Viewpoint · A Guarda, Galicia
Monte de Santa Trega
A 341-meter mount above the Minho estuary, with the chapel of Santa Trega, the archaeological museum of the castro and viewpoints toward Portugal, the river and the Atlantic.
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About Monte de Santa Trega
The mount of Santa Trega, or Santa Tecla in Spanish, is 341 meters high and occupies the extreme southwest of Galicia. From the top you can see the mouth of the Minho river, the island of Ínsua already in Portuguese waters, the village of Caminha and the hills of Portugal, the Galician coast to the north and the Atlantic Ocean. On clear days the view reaches far along the coast.
On the summit is the stone chapel of Santa Trega, where the Festa do Monte is held in August, the village's most important festival. Next to the chapel door there is a plaque with the marks used by the fishermen of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal to identify families, placed as a tribute in 1979.
Near the chapel is the archaeological museum of Santa Trega, with pieces found in the excavations of the castro: pottery, coins, jewelry, tools and carved stones. Around it there are viewpoints, a Stations of the Cross path with stone crosses and the road that descends the slopes of the castro.
The drive up is by a narrow, winding road, and vehicle access may be subject to a fee.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 1 to 2 hours, including the museum and viewpoints.
Best time
On a clear day, in the morning or late afternoon. In winter, fog can cover the summit.
How to get there
It's about 4 km from the center of A Guarda, via the mountain road. On foot, by trails or the road, it takes about 1 hour to hike up.
Tip
Bring a jacket: even in summer the wind is usually strong at the top of the mountain.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Monte de Santa Trega
What is the height of the Monte de Santa Trega?
341 meters, at the extreme southwest of Galicia, above the mouth of the Minho River.
What can you see from the top of the mountain?
The mouth of the Minho, the island of Ínsua, Caminha and the hills of Portugal, the Galician coast and the Atlantic.
When is the Festa do Monte?
In August, at the chapel on the top of the Monte de Santa Trega.
What is in the museum of Santa Trega?
Artifacts found in the castro: ceramics, coins, jewelry, tools and engraved stones.