Monte de O Facho
Monte de O Facho
Yacimiento Monte do Facho
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Yacimiento Monte do Facho
Yacimiento Monte do Facho
Yacimiento Monte do Facho
Monte do Facho
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Cangas de Morrazo
Santo André de Hío
36948 Cangas Pontevedra
Spain
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Monte do Facho is a hill located at an altitude of 184 metres, in Costa da Vela. It takes its name from the lookout post erected on its summit.
The archaeological interventions established that the first human settlement goes back to the Bronze Age (9th century B.C.E.). A fort and pre-Roman sanctuary was built in the 4th century B.C.E., which remained intact until the 1st century B.C.E. and whose ruins are still preserved. In the 3rd and 4th centuries, a Galician-Roman sanctuary was erected in order to cater to the ancient beliefs. Later on, in the 17th century, a military lookout was built atop of the hill.
Throughout the centuries, Monte do Facho was home to many different life expressions, and all of them are part of Galician history. In addition, the top of the hill boasts glorious panoramic views of the Cíes Islands, the cliffs, and the rías.
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Parking
Yes, free of charge
Responsible body
Concello de Cangas
Landscape interest of the surroundings
Elevated
Description of the environment
With panoramic views
Points of interest
Castro de Monte do Facho
Santuario celta
Santuario celta
Signage
Adequate
State of conservation
Good