Gate of Charles V – Lourdes Grotto loop from Viveiro-Apeadoiro

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Gate of Charles V – Lourdes Grotto loop from Viveiro-Apeadoiro

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Gate of Charles V – Lourdes Grotto loop from Viveiro-Apeadoiro

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6.77km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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252 m

Church and Convent of San Francisco de Viveiro

Highlight • Religious Site

Large historic Franciscan convent with an imposing church tower.

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260 m

Monument to the Heralds of the Encounter

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Holy Week Brotherhood

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495 m

Viveiro

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Viveiro is the main population centre on the Lugo coast, in community with the towns of Covas and Celeiro. The old wall, of which only parts remain today, was built …

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518 m

Statue of Nicomedes Pastor Díaz on Praza Maior, Viveiro

Highlight • Monument

On the Praza Maior, the statue dedicated to the Viveiro-born writer and politician Nicomedes Pastor Díaz (1811-1863) catches the eye. On the west side of the square is the town hall, Casa Consistorial, with a beautiful sundial.

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561 m

Gate of Charles V

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Also called Mayor or Castle Gate, built in 1548 to replace a previous one, being the work of Pedro Pedroso, made in homage to Carlos I of Spain and V …

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2.54 km

Viewpoint

6.32 km

Lourdes Grotto

Highlight • Religious Site

Behind the Church of Santa María del Campo is a replica of the Lourdes Grotto, which, judging by the devotional objects placed on it, is very popular.

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6.40 km

Church of Santa María del Campo

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On the left side of the town hall, Rúa Teodoro de Quirós leads up to the Romanesque church of Santa María del Campo. Its construction on the highest point of …

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6.55 km