O Cal de Porcos

O Cal de Porcos is a locality in Monfero, A Coruña, Galicia. O Cal de Porcos is situated nearby to the locality O Curratón, as well as near the hamlet O Lombo.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro and Castle of Andrade.

Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro

Monastery

Photo: Lansbricae, CC BY 2.0.

The Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro is a Galician monastery founded in the tenth century by Saint Rudesind. It is situated in A Capela, in Galicia, within the Fragas do Eume natural park. Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro is situated 3 km northeast of O Cal de Porcos.

Castle of Andrade

Castle

Photo: Basilio, CC BY-SA 2.5 es.

Castle of Andrade, also known as Castle of Nogueirosa, is a medieval Galician fortification located in the area of Pontedeume, Province of A Coruña. Castle of Andrade is situated 3½ km west of O Cal de Porcos.

Hórreo

Building

Photo: Atobar, Public domain.

An hórreo is a traditional agricultural building found throughout the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, designed to store and preserve food, especially grain, away from moisture and animals, keeping it in optimal condition.