A LARACHA HERITAGE

SANTUARIO DE NOSA SEÑORA DOS MILAGRES

'Our Lady of Miracles Sanctuary'

The ancient whaling town of Caión, where we find the Sanctuary of Nosa Señora
dos Milagres (Our Lady of Miracles).
The hill on which it stands offers a superb panoramic view. The town is surrounded by a
fierce sea that seems to take a bite out of the small peninsula with each storm. It is easy
to imagine what life was like for fishermen so many years ago, fighting against the force
of the sea and the wind, in their attempt to capture a great whale.
The popular pilgrimage of Nosa Señora dos Milagres begins on the Sunday prior to
8th September. For one week, thousands of people arrive at the sanctuary from all over
the region to ask the Virgin to heal them or to give thanks for her divine intervention in
the favours asked.
Hundreds go on foot and some
even continue to make their offerings
by circling the 19th century church,
several time on their knees. The
tradition says that the holy fountain is
miraculous for skin problems, so since
you are here, soak a handkerchief in its
water and then let it dry with the wind,
so that when it has dried all the
ailments will disappear.
If you happen to be here on the
pilgrimage days, you will see a large white cloak around the spring, and on any other day
of the year, go down to the town and push open the door to the parish church to visit the
altar where the Virgin stands for the rest of the year.
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MUSEO DOS MUÍÑOS DE GOLMAR

Water Mills Museum

The Golmar vicarage houses or the

Interpretation Centre for the Costa da
Morte Water Mills.
Inside there are pieces of mills,
photographs, maps and varied documentation
that give you an understanding of the
different types of mills that exist in Galicia
and their operation.
Outside, there are gardens and a
children play area.
 FEIRA DE PAIOSACO
Paiosaco´s Fair and rural market

Laracha´s land is important by its great

agricultural production, which supplies the
markets of A Coruña.

Paiosaco´s fair (fortnightly, on the first and

third Sundays of each month) is the meeting
point for people from all the region, especially
of Culleredo, Cerceda and Carballo.

The most reknown products of Laracha are

Caión´s onions and Paiosaco´s delicious
cherries.

ÁREA RECREATIVA DE GABENLLE

Recreational area of Gabenlle

The riverside beach is in

Gabenlle, in the parish of Torás,
some 500m from the municipal
capital.
This rest zone, rich in
nature, has all the amenities
expected of a recreational area:
Picnic sites with tables and
benches, barbecues, two children
play areas, drinking water, toilets
and a rubbish collection service.
Pedestrian walkways connect the two zones of the area, separated by the Anllóns
River.
It is a very popular spot in the summer and on sunny days during the rest of the
year. As well as being a great picnic spot, it is a lovely place to walk along the banks of the
Anllóns River or have a snooze under one the many shady trees.
It is a great place to visit with the whole family.
The path runs from Gabenlle to O Formigueiro and is over 2.5km long. It is one of
the most delightful walks you can take in the area of Bergantiños.

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