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Lalín

  • Residents: 20.158 aprox.
  • Province: Pontevedra
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Get to know Lalín

The town of Lalín is located in the province of Pontevedra and is considered to be the epicenter of the Galician Community, kilometer zero.

The pilgrim enters a new Galician province that he or she will soon leave, but will take away a great experience after learning about the customs and gastronomic tastes of three of the four Galician provinces.

Location


How to get there

The main way to reach the municipality of Lalín is by road since several roads reach the town such as the N-525, the N-640 and the AP-53 all three lead to the same entrance to Lalín. In addition there are several roads such as the PO-206, the PO-533 and PO-534 that are also unified for the entrance to the town.

By bus thanks to the company Alsa it is possible to arrive from Santiago de Compostela and from Madrid and the company Monbús offers regular lines that communicate Ourense with Santiago. There is also a railway line that allows you to reach the town by train, the line communicates Santiago de Compostela with Ourense and have a stop in Lalín.

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History / Culture


What to see

Capilla de los Dolores

The Chapel of Sorrows has a baroque style and we find it in the middle of the route of the Camino de Santiago by the route of Invierno.

The Chapel of Sorrows has a baroque style and we find it in the middle of the route of the Camino de Santiago by the route of Invierno.

It consists of a single nave, some of the most impressive elements are the size of the head of this temple and the tympanum, where you can see the sculpture of the Virgin of Sorrows. The bell tower has a double body, the low one is square and slender and the high one is octagonal and finished by a dome.

MASS HOURS

From September 1st to June 30th Weekdays at 09:00 and 20:00 Vespers at 20:00 Holidays at 09:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 18:00 From July 1st to August 31st Weekdays at 09:00 and 20:00 Vespers at 20:00 Holidays at 09:00, 12:00, 13:00 and 20:00

INFORMATION OF INTEREST

Phone: 986 780 437

Capilla de los Dolores

Capilla de San Antón

The Chapel of San Antón is built by a single nave and what stands out the most is the impressive bell tower of great height with a single arch finished with a cross that protrudes from its facade and the lateral openings of the nave.

Capilla de San Antón

Capilla de San Caetano

The Chapel of San Caetano venerates San Xoan Degollado and Santa Margarita and thanks to the neighbors of the villages of Soutolongo and Lodeiro who have rebuilt it, it is still in good condition.

In the oak grove around the temple on the first Sunday of August a feast is celebrated in the village for all the neighbors.

Capilla de San Caetano

Castro Tecnológico

The Castro Tecnológico is a curious building from 2011 (inaugurated in 2013) built by the famous architects Luis M. Mansilla and Emilio Tuñón.

It is a stylish avant-garde building that stands out from the others for its circular structure with the intention of representing the layout of the ancient Galician castros. It is currently considered an architectural reference of the XXI century worldwide, was awarded the XII Biennial of Architecture and Urbanism of Spain, in the section dedicated to civic symbols.

Castro Tecnológico

Estatua do Porco

The peculiar Estatua do Porco is one of the most representative images of the village. This life-size representation is forged to commemorate one of the most important gastronomic events of the autonomous community, the famous Fair of the stew, declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest, as the pig is one of the main elements of this delicious dish.

Estatua do Porco

Estatua Ramón María Aller

The Statue of Ramón María Aller is a magnificent sculpture unveiled more than fifty years ago, on September 4, 1960, to honor the beloved astronomer Ramón María Aller Ulloa, born in Lalín.

The sculpture consists of a large base surrounded by a small fountain in which stands the representation of this character.

Estatua Ramón María Aller

Iglesia de Goiás

The Romanesque Goiás Church was built in the 12th century and today still retains many elements of the original construction. On the facade there is a balcony and a beautiful double-arched bell tower.

Within the Renaissance style temple, we find several tombs of the García-Sánchez family, the statue stands out, which belongs to a clergyman of the same lineage.

HOURS

Winter Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 14:30 and 16:00 to 20:00Summer Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 14:30 and 16:00 to 20:00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 15:00 and 16:30 to 20:00

MASS HOURS

Every Sunday at 12:00

Iglesia de Goiás

Iglesia de Lalín de Arriba

The church of Lalín de Arriba, although it has a Romanesque style, only the apse is preserved. It only has a rectangular nave in which you can see the flared windows on each side. The highlight of the temple is a beautiful semicircular triumphal arch.

Iglesia de Lalín de Arriba

Museo Etnográfico Casa do Patrón

The Casa do Patrón Ethnographic Museum houses a huge collection, almost 3,500 items. Its facilities include a library, traditional ovens, an auditorium and even flour mills.

Museo Etnográfico Casa do Patrón

Museo Galego da Marioneta

The Museo Galego da Marioneta was inaugurated in 2001 thanks to the cooperation between the municipality of Lalín and the company Viravolta puppets. This space in addition to the exhibitions has a great program with introductory workshops to this art, courses for professionals, puppet theater and other activities at Christmas, summer or Easter.

Since 2014, the museum is located in the Pazo de Liñares.

HOURS

Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 17:00 to 19:00

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INFORMATION OF INTEREST

Phone number: 986 784 694

Museo Galego da Marioneta

Museo Municipal Ramón María Aller Ulloa

The Ramón María Aller Ulloa Municipal Museum was inaugurated in 1989 and since then has been housed in the former observatory-residence of the priest and astronomer Ramón María Aller Ulloa.

In 2011 a project was developed to put back into operation what was the first Galician astronomical observatory by placing a new telescope.

Museo Municipal Ramón María Aller Ulloa

Pazo de Anzuxao

The Pazo de Anzuxao is considered one of the most beautiful pazos in the region, which is surrounded by solemn gardens and a chapel. But the architectural ensemble also has a family coat of arms as in all the manor houses, a fantastic dovecote and a granary.

Pazo de Anzuxao

Playa Fluvial Pozo do Boi

The Pozo do Boi Fluvial Beach is located in the parish of Vilatuxe about ten kilometers from Lalín. It is one of the busiest beaches in the region as it has all the necessary services to spend a good afternoon, has bathrooms, picnic areas, barbecues, etc.. Although as in all the fluvial beaches, the water of the Deza river has a temperature a little cold for some, but the fact of being able to bathe in this natural place with water certified as of excellent quality, counteracts the cold temperature. In addition, it has several depths, an area for children and one for adults.

Playa Fluvial Pozo do Boi

Information of interest

Local police

986 784 444

Civil guard

986 780 203 / 986 787 119

Fire department

112

Civil protection

986 787 161

Town hall

986 787 060

Health center

986 780 085

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Gastronomy

In the municipality of Lalín stands out the traditional stew, a dish that you can not miss in the town. Meats, local cheeses and bread are very typical products of the gastronomy of the area. For dessert, honey, sweets from local bakeries and traditional Galician liqueurs are very attractive.

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Festivals and Pilgrimages

Local festivity

Junio: Feriadeza

Local festivity

A finales de septiembre: Fiesta de las Dolores

Local festivity

El primer fin de semana de abril: Feria del Caballo

Local festivity

Primavera: Feria del Caballo

Local festivity

Último fin de semana de enero o el primero de febrero: Feria del Cocido

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