| Monuments
of Carballo
 As
ancient stone monuments there are the Pedra da Moura's dolmen
in Aldemunde and the celtic settlements of Guntian and Cotomil
in Sofan.
Carballo has got several manor houses like
the Pazo do Souto in Sisamo, built in the XVII century by
a Santiago's inquisitor ; Vilardefrancos and As Pallas in Artes,
both built in the XVII century ; Pazo de Gontade in Ardana and
Pazo de Louride in Rus. The interesting religious constructions
in the area are the Sisamo church, from the XII century, and the
Baroque church and cross of Rus.
 Carballo's
inhabitants enjoy going to Malpica and
Corme's beaches, but especially to the nearest,
Razo beach, rewarded by its clean waters with the blue flag recognition.
The Razo-Baldaio natural area
is at the foot of the Monte Neme, place of Wolfram
mining exploitation during the II World War.
Where
to stay:
A Movida de Carballo
Casa grande
de Entremuros (Turismo Rural)
Mar de Queo
(Turismo Rural)
Pazo do Souto
More
information :
Council
of Carballo
|
Carballo
is a modern town born when the thermal springs were discovered
in 1716, although its current architecture dates from the second half
of the XX century. Carballo is the birthplace of Alfredo Branas,
great Galician patriot and politic, buried in the Illustrious Galicians'
Cemitery in Santiago-de-Compostela. 
Some
typical products from this city are the famous Carballo's bread
and its delicious pies. All the region's natural products are
to be found in the tradicional fair and market celebrated twice
a month. Other famous event in Carballo is the