Route through the mouth of the Miño
Linear route of 7 km in its main route and that allows to know the natural values of the Miño, of its mouth and the Atlantic coast.
Jesuit order school
This building on the bank of the Miño marked the history of A Guarda more than 150 years ago thanks to the advances of its teachers.
In existing warehouses for commerce on the bank of the Miño, the Santiago Apostol School was founded by the Jesuits in 1875. It was the headquarters of the University School for eight years (1877-1885), the seed of the University of Deusto and the Comillas Seminary. Over the years, illustrious scientists such as Bastasar Merino or Eugenio Jalhay and renowned students passed through the classrooms. In 1916 the Order moved to Vigo and rented the facilities to the Portuguese Jesuits until they were expelled by the Second Republic. Another episode in the history of this old school was during the civil war that it functioned as a prison housing more than 3,000 prisoners.
Miño River Estuary
Expert ornithologists highlight this natural space for the variety and quantity of birds that choose the Miño estuary to winter.
Bird observatories
Years ago, bird observatories were installed in the estuary to facilitate the observation of birds such as sea crows or gray herons.
Jesuit order school
This building on the bank of the Miño marked the history of A Guarda more than 150 years ago thanks to the advances of its teachers.
Ancient piers
They are old piers built on land reclaimed from the river for transport and trade in the 19th century.
O Codesal sports area
Next to O Codesal beach, this sports area is located in an exceptional natural environment.
O Codesal beach
River beach between the sports area and A Armona beach.
A Armona Beach
River beach between the beaches of O Codesal and A Lamiña.
A Lamiña Beach
River beach between the beaches of A Armona and O Muíño.
O Muíño Beach
River beach at the mouth of the Miño with spectacular views and surrounded by a pine forest and paths.
Resting area of O Puntal
This area is located at the mouth of the Miño after overcoming the pine forest. Exceptional place to observe storms and stars.