Monteferro
Monteferro
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Nearest city:
Vigo
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Nigrán
Monteferro
36340 Nigrán Pontevedra
Spain
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Monteferro is a spit of land jutting into the sea surrounded by cliffs. Northwest remains of an abandoned military base, where you can see the cannons that defended the coast, watchtowers and barracks stand.
At the top of the slope, a large granite monument in honor of the Virgen del Carmen, patron saint of sailors, known as Universal Marina Monument, created in 1903 by the Vigo Gomez Manuel Román and opened in 1924 rises.
In addition to its rich historical heritage, has also discovered an archaeological deposit Roman remains with tile walls, a system of channeling water and many ceramics.
But Monteferro remarkable for the beauty of its surroundings and its fantastic views across the Bay of Baiona, Stelae Islands and the Cies Islands
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Responsible body
Concello de Nigrán
DImensions
Se adentra en el mar 1,5 km, ocupa una extensión de 100 ha, y se eleva a una altitud de 147 m
Landscape interest of the surroundings
Elevated
Description of the environment
With panoramic views