O Cebreiro
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O Cebreiro
- Residents: < 50 aprox.
- Province: Lugo
Information
Get to know O Cebreiro
O Cebreiro is the first village of the French Way in the Galician Community at more than a thousand meters of altitude and famous for its characteristic pallozas, a traditional building of Celtic origin and very common in the area of Os Ancares.
They have a roof made of rye stems or other type of vegetable, and several of them are in excellent condition and even transformed into small museums.
O Cebreiro is the first village of the French Way in the Galician Community at more than a thousand meters of altitude and famous for its characteristic pallozas, a traditional building of Celtic origin and very common in the area of Os Ancares.
Location
How to get there
The main way to reach the municipality of Pedrafita de O Cebreiro is by the A-6 highway or the National N-VI, both of which connect Madrid with A Coruña.
The main way to reach the municipality of Pedrafita de O Cebreiro is by the A-6 highway or the National N-VI, both of which connect Madrid with A Coruña.
It is also possible to reach Pedrafita by public transport thanks to the company Alsa that connects Pedrafita with Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Lugo, Santiago and all intermediate cities along the route. The company Gonzalez and de la Riva also link Lugo and Ponferrada with Pedrafita de O Cebreiro.
Once in Pedrafita to climb to O Cebreiro and start walking along the Jacobean route there are only two options, walk the 4.3km that separate the two villages or go by cab (about 10 €).
<pHistory / Culture
What to see
Iglesia de Santa María la Real
The Church of Santa María la Real is so called because it was declared a sanctuary of royal protection, graced in the past with royal privileges. This is the place where, according to tradition and legend, a miracle took place: in the midst of a heavy snowstorm, while the priest was celebrating mass without any faithful in the temple, a man died of cold and said to himself: “which comes this other, with such a great storm and so fatigued, to see a little bread and wine”. It was at that moment that the host became flesh and the wine became blood.
Pallozas de O Cebreiro
The construction typology of pallozas in this municipality is typical and unique, as they are usually square with wooden walls set on slate slabs fixed to the ground by four pillars, covered by a conical roof of rye straw.
The interior of the building has a chamber without ventilation, which is used as a warehouse to preserve and safeguard the food, which can be accessed through a small door.
Monumento al gaitero
The monument to the piper is made of bronze and is located a few kilometers before reaching O Cebreiro, hiding a curious legend. This monument pays tribute to a pilgrim from Germany who, in medieval times, was lost in the mountains and managed to reach O Cebreiro, according to tradition, thanks to the sound of a bagpipe.
Molinos de O Cebreiro
O Cebreiro has several water mills, some still in operation for grinding cereals, a traditional activity that contributes to the economic and social development of the region. They are usually located in dams next to the riverbeds that cross the area. Among the most outstanding mills in the town, mention should be made of Aceña de Counavia, for its large dimensions and its location on the banks of the Navia River.
Capilla del Santo Milagro
To the right of the main altar of the Church of Santa Maria La Real, is the chapel of the Holy Miracle, which highlights the image of Santa Virgen de los Remedios. Tradition has it that she bowed her head in order to see the Holy Miracle and was thus immobilized. The image of the saint carries in one hand the pastoral ring offered to her by the Bishop of Lugo, Placido.
Information of interest
Local police
982 367 103
Civil guard
982 367 110
Fire department
112
Civil protection
982 367 103
Town hall
982 367 103
Health center
982 367 201
Tourism office
982 367 025
Pedrafita de O Cebreiro
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