Claiming that Caldas is the hidden gem of the many treasures it has Galicia is far from the truth. From pre-Roman times to the present day, the area occupied by the town and its surroundings has been a place of intense activity whose cultural, ethnographic and natural legacy we can enjoy today. For this reason, we invite you to join us to discover the five must-see places in Caldas de Reis that you cannot miss:
Fountain of "As Burgas
The thermal waters are the seed and soul of the town. Springs emanate from the earth whose curative properties have marked from the toponymy to the subsequent development of Caldas de Reis.
Of all these fountains, surely the most popular for all Caldenses is the "As Burgas" fountain. Built at the end of the 19th century, it is located in the town centre, very close to the banks of the river Umia, and its two spouts decorated with lion's heads are one of its most characteristic features.
Roman and medieval bridges
The traces left by the past in the environment are perfectly recognisable and, in many cases, have been of great use to the lives of its inhabitants. A perfect example of these are the Roman and medieval bridges that have become a cultural heritage of great value while still fulfilling their original purpose. Two of these bridges stand out:
- Bermaña Bridge: This pass over the river Bermaña, in the centre of Caldas de Reis, was built in the 1st century and formed part of the XIXth road that connected the three great cities of Gallaecia: Bracara Augusta (Braga), Lucus Augusti (Lugo) and Asturica Augusta (Astorga). The Portuguese Way of the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela runs along its three semicircular arches.
- Segade Bridge: The A Baxe pass is located just two kilometres from the town. It is a reconstruction carried out in 1729 by the parish priest of San Andrés de Cesar on a bridge of Roman origin. Its location, in the heart of the Conxunto Natural de Segade, makes it one of the most charming bridges on the Portuguese Way.
Botanical Garden Park and Carballeira
The Umia river is the backbone of life in Caldas and many of its most interesting spots are concentrated on its banks.
Undoubtedly, two of the most enjoyed by the locals are the Botanical Garden Park and the Carballeira. Both are assets of Cultural Interest, were declared in 1962 "Paraxe Pintoresca e Xardín Histórico" and are a place of recreation for the neighbours and visitors of the town.
locality. They are also an exceptional location for holding events such as the patron saint's fiestas or the renowned Portamérica festival.
Segade Fervenza
Caldas has a green heart and its natural landscapes offer pictures to remember for the visitor. Undoubtedly, one of the most spectacular is the Fervenza de Segade, a waterfall that can be reached via the circular route. "PRG-59 "Ruta del Agua", which starts from the Botanical Garden-Park and the Carballeira. Along its 6.67 kilometres we will be able to admire the beauty of buildings such as the old Fábrica de Luz, the water mills or the Puente de Segade. The course of the water gives us the gift of formations such as the pools, which we can enjoy with a summer dip, but above all, the great attraction of this path: the spectacular fall of the 30 metres high that forms this waterfall of singular beauty.
Rúa Real
The crossroads of roads that gave birth to Caldas de Reis has its own central artery: the rúa Royal. This street has witnessed the development of a town that grew around it. Proof of this are some of its most unique buildings, such as the manor houses emblazoned and porticoed that populate its layout.
This list includes the five must-see attractions in Caldas, but there are many others. reasons to visit this town in the province of Pontevedra. Make the most of it and make this getaway a perfect experience thanks to the attentive staff and well-kept facilities of the Hotel Roquiño.
