Highlight • Historical Site
Torres de Oeste
Recommended for
Hiking
Road cycling
Cycling
by 42 explorers out of 43
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Location: Catoira, Litoral, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain
Tips
June 11, 2024
Hiking
The fortress was built in the 12th century at the behest of Archbishop Gelmirez to prevent the passage of Vikings and Saracens on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Six centuries later, in the 18th century, it was also used to defend against English troops.
•October 31, 2022
Road cycling
•September 27, 2023
Road cycling
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Best routes to Torres de Oeste
5.0
(1)
68
riders
49.6km
02:15
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.0
(2)
107
riders
55.7km
02:38
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.0
(2)
74
riders
84.7km
03:52
900m
900m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Location: Catoira, Litoral, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain