Xunqueira de Ambía
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Xunqueira de Ambía
- Residents: 1.498 aprox.
- Province: Ourense
Information
Get to know Xunqueira de Ambía
The town of Xunqueira de Ambía or Junquera de Ambía in Spanish, is located in the province of Orense.
Its historic center despite being very small is one of the most beautiful thanks to its narrow streets, civil constructions of its stately past and the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria la Real.
In Xunqueira de Ambía the pilgrim will have the minimum services.
Location
How to get there
The main way to get to the municipality of Xunqueira de Ambía is to go to the city of Ourense and once there take the national road N-525 and turn off at Allariz towards Maceda.
The main way to get to Xunqueira de Ambía is to go to the city of Ourense and once there take the national road N-525 and turn off at Allariz towards Maceda.
In public transport the same thing happens, the most advisable option is to go to Ourense and once there take one of the intercity buses that connect the capital of the province with Maceda, Allariz, Xunqueira de Ambía and Xinzo.
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What to see
Playa Fluvial
The river beach of Xunqueira de Ambía forms a recreational area of great beauty thanks to the environment of the Arnoia river, which has a large flow of water as it passes through this area. It is an open-air green space, an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature. This area is equipped with benches and also has a footbridge over the river to cross it safely.
Iglesia de Santa María la Real
The church of Santa María La Real, in Romanesque style with elements added over the years, is considered one of the most beautiful monuments of rural Romanesque style throughout the Galician community. This church was part of an original monastery founded in the tenth century, which was ceded to the Canons of St. Augustine three centuries later.
Capilla de San Pedro
This Catholic temple stands in the place of O Campo, representing one of the most obvious examples of popular architecture. Inside the chapel is venerated the image of St. Peter Martyr of Verona.
Information of interest
Local police
112
Civil guard
112
Fire department
112
Civil protection
112
Town hall
988 436 069
Health center
988 436 079
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Festivals and Pilgrimages
Local festivity
A mediados de junio: Fiesta del Corpus
Local festivity
16 de agosto: Fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción
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