Come to Carballo!

The municipality of Carballo is located in the northern part of Galicia. It is the capital of the county of Bergantiños and it is at the privileged crossroads between two of the most important cities in the region: A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. Carballo has a surface of 187 square kilometres and thus ranks amongst the largest and most widely populated municipalities in the province.

The river Anllóns runs through the municipality and leaves its imprint in a landscape of unmatched beauty with examples such as the waterfall of Entrecruces. On its banks several recreational areas and urban parks have been developed, such as the ones in Anllóns or San Martiño.

Moving towards the coast, the Natural Space of Razo - Baldaio stands out for its beauty. It includes a lagoon, marshes, reed beds and two Blue Flag beaches and thus becomes a must for nature lovers.

Getting there

Carballo is just 20 minutes from A Coruña -the capital of the province- on the highway AP-55. County road C-552 links Fisterra and Coruña, while provincial road CP-1914 links Carballo to Santiago de Compostela.

Location map

The closest airports are those of A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela, at 40 and 54 km respectively. There are regular bus lines linking Carballo and the two above-mentioned cities.

Contact

If you want to have some more information on Carballo you can access the Spanish version of our web-site or send us an e-mail.

Postal address

Praza do Concello, s/n
C.P. 15.100 - Carballo
Telephone 981 704 100

Weather

Carballo enjoys Oceanic weather with an annual temperature average of 12.3º C. Its proximity to the sea grants the village mild and warm winters that call for a visit.

Leisure

The local festival honours Saint John in the tradition of the midsummer night celebrations that are extended several days during the week of June 24th. On the other hand, the local market is held every Thursdays and the second, fourth and fifth Sunday of each month. Many fresh products from the sea and the land can be bough here.

There are many other possibilities for leisure, such as golf, surfing or diving. Horse riding of 4X4 routes are another interesting alternative for those who wish to combine adventure and nature.

History

Carballo was populated early in history. Remains from the Neolithic and Megalithic periods have been preserved till date. There is a dolmen and twenty Celtic settlements all over the municipality. The Roman presence can be felt too at the bridge in Lubiáns or the settlement of Torre Pardiñas. In any case, Carballo’s weight grew due to its sulphurous waters. They were already used in the 18th century and at present they can be enjoyed at the modern spa of Baños Vellos.