These two villages played a very important role in Allariz’s past and present history, mainly after the processes for recovering and restoring its houses and streets.
Santa Mariña de Augas Santas
San Salvador dos Penedos
Santa Mariña de Augas Santas is an attractive historic, artistic and rural setting that combines history, tradition and legend. In 1931 the church area was declared a Historic and Artistic Monument and in 1963 the area was declared a Historic and Artistic Site.
Monuments, springs, trees and places make up a backdrop for a legend that still lives on, deeply rooted in three fundamental elements: landscape, rocks and, of course, water.
The traditional legend tells the story of the life and martyrdom of Mariña, who rebuffed the advances of a Prefect in the city of Armea named Olibrio, who used all manner of strategies to overcome her resistance, including imprisonment, trial and punishment. But nothing shook the young woman's steely resolve, not even the whip or the devil in the form of a dragon... She was sentenced to death by burning in a nearby furnace but she came emerged alive, thanks to Saint Peter who left her on the banks of a pond. Finally, the Prefect ordered her head to be cut off, in a single stroke, but it bounced three times, with a spring bursting out from each bounce. A temple was built in the place where she was buried, but nobody else was ever interred there.
There’s much more to Santa Mariña de Augas Santas, including economic development. Crafts have returned to its streets. Basket makers are now making a comeback with workshops held in the School of Basketry.
This little village, set in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve, is an excellent example of Galician architecture, culture and tradition. It has enormous landscape and heritage value and was restored in 2009 to house a rural revitalisation centre where they develop and promote activities related to donkey therapy and with ecological, artisan production.
San Salvador dos Penedos 22
988 442 534 696 971 670
andreaasociacion@gmail.com
www.andreaasociacion.org/
The Tannery owned by the Nogueiras family is an 18th century building on a square layout with a large central courtyard. It stands on the right bank of the Arnoia river, in Portovello Park and is a clear example of a burgeoning industry that gave Allariz its reputation as a major leather tanning centre.
Antiga Fábrica de Curtidos Familia Nogueiras
Rúa A Granxa s/n, 32660 Allariz
Tlf. 988440859
museos@allariz.com
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
from 11 am to 2 pm
from 5 pm to 7 pm
July, August and up to 15 September from Tuesday to Sunday
from 11 am to 2 pm
from 6 pm to 8 pm
Guided tours: Reatur (telephone 988442006, reatur@allariz.com)
Single ticket: €2
Groups (15 people): €1
3 museums pass (Toy, Leather, Fashion): €3
Free for children up to the age of 4 and citizen's card holders
The museum occupies the Castro Ojea family home, a 14th century mansion. This unusual museum, the first of its kind in Galicia, uses interactive displays about the textile sector in Allariz, recreating life in the town over the centuries.
Rúa O Portelo, 3A 32660 Allariz
Tlf. 988440859
museos@allariz.com
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
from 11 am to 2 pm
from 5 pm to 7 pm
July, August Tuesday to Sunday
from 11 am to 2 pm
from 6 pm to 8 pm
July, august:
tuesday, wednesday and sunday
from 11 am to 2 pm
Thursday, friday and saturday
from 11 am to 2 pm
from 6 pm to 8 pm
Single ticket: €2
Groups (15 people): €1
3 museums pass (Toy, Leather, Fashion): €3
Free for children up to the age of 4 and citizen's card holders
Occupying the country house and former Courthouse, a late 17th century building, the museum holds collections of games and toys from all periods, mostly donated by local resident Alberto Oro Claro and with contributions by other private individuals.
Rúa O Portelo, 4 32660 Allariz
Tlf. 988440859
museos@allariz.com
www.museogalegodoxoguete.com
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
from 11 am to 2 pm
from 5 pm to 7 pm
July, August and up to 15 September from Tuesday to Sunday
from 11 am to 2 pm
from 6 pm to 8 pm
Guided tours: Reatur (telephone 988442006, reatur@allariz.com)
Single ticket: €2
Groups (15 people): €1
3 museums pass (Toy, Leather, Fashion): €3
Free for children up to the age of 4 and citizen's card holders