Galicia, Spain · Europe
Carnota is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Muros, 10km from Fervenza do Ézaro.
Carnota is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 5,171, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Carnota sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carnota to your route.
Carnota is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Muros. It has an area of 66.4km2 and a population of 3,780 (2025).
It is famed for its majestic hórreo granary, the largest in the world. It has a Baroque style and dates backRead more
to 1768. Carnota is also known for its beach that measures over 7km, the longest in the region of Galicia. The location is also home to Mount Pindo.
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Carnota is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.8233 latitude, -9.0891 longitude.
Carnota has a population of approximately 5,171 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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waterfall
The Xallas river ends its run by plunging some 40 metres down granite slabs almost directly into the Atlantic: reputedly the only river-mouth waterfall of its kind in continental Europe. Minutes' walk from the car park below Monte Pindo.
10 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 'end of the world' lighthouse on a wild Atlantic cape where Camino pilgrims traditionally finish their journey watching the sun sink into the ocean.
16 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
The soaring Baroque-fronted goal of the Camino de Santiago, housing the apostle's tomb and the giant swinging Botafumeiro censer.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A storybook fishing village of granite horreos and seafront crosses lining a tidal harbour on the Pontevedra ria.
54 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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