There are different ways to plan a stay in Boqueixón: around the landscape and waterfalls, churches and historic architecture, or Galician festivals. When looking for a hotel, it’s worth first considering which of these aspects interests you most.

Pico Sacro: Geology, Views and Legends

Pico Sacro is a quartz formation created by tectonic movements and of exceptional geological significance. Its distinctive pyramid shape defines the mountain; from the summit, views extend across much of central Galicia, particularly the Ulla Valley. You can reach Pico Sacro by private car or by bus to a stop near the Capela de San Sebastián. The final stretch is on foot.

The Capela de San Sebastián is near the summit and preserves an 11th-century granite altar in the presbytery, as well as Romanesque columns in the main altar area. The stories surrounding Pico Sacro are also connected to visible cultural heritage: the Ermida de Santo Estevo and the caves of Burato dos Mouros reflect these legends. Here, then, geology, sweeping views and religious architectural history come together at a single named site.

Waterfalls and How to Reach Them

Fervenza de Donas is a two-tier waterfall on the Río Pontillón, a tributary of the Ulla; it is about 10 metres high. The route is signposted and considered easy, making it suitable for a visit with children. Fervenza de Vigo ou de Rubio lies on a different river: the Río Zaramo, also a tributary of the Ulla, in the parish of Vigo. The drop is approximately 8 metres, and the route is signposted.

Fervenza de Codeso descends about 20 metres over two cascades. To reach it, walk down to the river and follow its course to the waterfall. Finding Fervenza do Muíño da Serra ou do Pereiro takes more effort: with no signs, it can be difficult to locate. Drive to a tunnel beneath the railway tracks, park there, then continue down to the river on foot. The routes range from signposted access points to a destination where finding your way requires extra care. As local conditions may change, check access to Donas before your visit.

Festivals and Galician Traditions

The traditional Entroido of the Ulla is celebrated in Sergude and Lestedo and features the Xenerais do Ulla. The programme includes Xenerais e Correos, horseback processions and the Atranques, with their shouted exchanges. The Entroido has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest as intangible cultural heritage. Those interested in festival traditions will find not only horseback processions here, but also a distinctive form of public performance and shouted exchanges.

The Festa das Carrozas do San Cidre has a history spanning half a century. Its floats are handcrafted from recycled and agricultural materials; the food culture associated with these activities is also central to the celebration. In June 2025, the festival was recognised as a Festa de Interese Turístico de Galicia. Both the handcrafted floats and the associated food culture are therefore at the heart of this celebration.

Churches, a Pazo and Stone Crosses

The Igrexa Parroquial de Santa María de Lestedo was built in the 20th century with a Latin-cross floor plan. It also preserves a cross from the first third of the 18th century, created by Domingo González. The Igrexa Parroquial de Santa Eulalia de Codeso combines a nave with a Latin-cross floor plan and a two-storey bell gable. The latter has two bells, a triangular top within an arched frame and side pinnacles. The church also houses a processional cross from the first third of the 17th century, commissioned by Provisor Juan de Herrera from Domingo González, a silversmith from Santiago.

The Pazo de Quián was once the residence of the Campuzano family. Its surviving architectural features include a rustic stone Cruceiro with an octagonal platform, base and floral-decorated cross ends, a building with a crenellated tower, and an attached chapel. The Pazo is also home to the Pura Raza Cabalo Galego centre. It offers free guided tours Monday to Friday between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., by prior registration by phone or in writing. Make sure to register when planning your visit.

Smaller stone monuments also offer a glimpse of local architectural styles: Cruceiro de Rubial is a granite cross on a stepped, truncated-pyramid-shaped structure with a round base.

Recreation Area and Pilgrimage Routes

Illas de Gres is a recreation area in Ledesma, on the Camino de Invierno and Vía de la Plata pilgrimage routes. Pena do Corvo is also associated with these two routes. For a trip focused on pilgrimage routes, these are two specific points of interest; Illas de Gres is also specifically described as a recreation area.

Discover more destinations: Lestedo, Cesuras, Andeade, Cabana De Bergantiños, Coirón, Seoane, Padrón, Monfero.

For the broader travel overview: Coruña.