パドロンの天然記念物・トップ8

The trees in this park are impressive.

Historic pilgrimage site on the Way of St. James, which however goes unnoticed by many pilgrims. The site is characterized by the chapel and some rocks. The chapel dates back to the Middle Ages, but nothing is known about its origin. On July 25th it is the destination of an important pilgrimage.

The park is natural with a few old and new art projects

At the beginning of the 12th century, the convent of San Lorenzo de Trasouto was founded in a shadowy oak grove on the banks of the Sarela River. Outside this building, which over time became a palace - 'pazo' in Galician - and is currently a distinguished restaurant for celebrations, there is still a leafy grove of centuries-old oaks. The oak being the most typical tree in Galicia - linked in many cases to mythical and legendary tradition -, the 'carballeiras', the name by which the oak forest areas are known in Galicia, have always been spaces for meeting, pilgrimage, party and celebration; quasi-sacred, shady, magical spaces... Hidden among the trees there is a fountain and two 'cruceiros', large stone crosses that marked the paths and are a hallmark of Galicia.

The Padrón Artistic Botanical Garden, dating from 1896, is considered the first botanical garden in Spain. Covering approximately 1 hectare, the garden is home to approximately 300 species

With great trees

Padrón Artistic Botanical Garden, dating from 1896, is considered the first botanical garden in Spain. Covering approximately 1 hectare, the garden is home to approximately 300 species

Located shortly after the church of San Miguel, on the Camino de Santiago. You have to go very slightly off the route, as it is right at the beginning of an upward slope in the middle of a curve. There is also a supermarket, which comes in handy in case of need. https://bigjoe.es