Closed for restauration. De touristoffice die not tell us 😡

It's closed although they are doing some restoration work. The Council & Xunta de Galicia have up until now totally neglected an historic park of regional significance. There's been no maintenance and no investment, a false sense of economy as this should be a major tourist attraction for passing tourists & pilgrims. I visited here in 1998 in better times, the founders will be turning in their graves.

Nice spot to make a pit stop along the A6

Regrettably closed for maintenance. Poor park looked in a very distressed state.

Strange and weirdly dream like place. Worth a visit

Parc is closed till further notice

Must visit if you pass by.

(Translated by Google) Delicious food, somewhat expensive price. (Original) Comida rica , precio algo caro.

(Translated by Google) Very pretty, a lovely and relaxing walk. (Original) Muy bonitos, un precioso y relajante paseo.

(Translated by Google) Historic site, with plenty of accessibility to places to have a drink with family and friends. (Original) Sitio histórico, con bastante accesibilidad a locales para tomar algo con familiares y amigos.

(Translated by Google) Bar and restaurant area (Original) Zona de bares y restaurantes

Very atmospheric place... Worth to go there. So much history in it. Try to touch those and they will talk back to you ☀️

Beautiful historical building. Mystical experience

(Translated by Google) The monastery of San Francisco was founded in 1219, but Fernán Pérez de Andrade o Bo rebuilt it in 1387 and established an important center for theological and humanistic studies. The only thing that remains of it is the ogival church of the old monastery. The church has a nave with a wooden roof and three polygonal apses. The central one has a nice fan-shaped vault. The arms of the cross extend into two later built chapels. It has a main door with pointed archivolts, four pairs of columns and the depiction of the Adoration of the Magi on the tympanum. On the sides of the door appear some guild signs of those who probably collaborated in the erection of the temple. In the side door, through which you enter the temple, the figures of the Annunciation and the angel Gabriel appear in Franciscan clothing. The tombs are perhaps the most interesting architectural element of this temple. First of all, at the back of the church, is the monumental sartego of Andrade the Good, perched on the two symbolic animals of the Andrades, the wild pig and mailo bear, carved with a certain Celtic analogy. Hunting scenes appear on the sides, similar to the bas-reliefs on the wall of the nave. The recumbent statue tries to faithfully represent Fernán Pérez, who is accompanied or escorted by an angel, next to the head, a priest praying in the van and three dogs at the feet. An inscription in Galician surrounds the box on the edge: "Here lies Fernán Pérez Dandrade Cavaleiro who built this monastery in the year of the birth of our Lord Ihesucristo, thirteen hundred and eighty-seven years old." We can see another sixteen sartegos distributed throughout the nave and chapels of the temple, belonging to nobles and relatives of the houses of Andrade, Pardo de Cela, Figueroa, Taboada, Pérez Parragués, Reimóndez,... (Original) O mosteiro de San Francisco fundouse no ano 1219, mais Fernán Pérez de Andrade o Bo, reedificouno no 1387 e estableceu nel un importante centro de estudos teolóxicos e humanísticos. O único que se conserva del é a igrexa oxival do antigo mosteiro. A igrexa é dunha nave con cuberta de madeira e tres ábsides poligonais. A central ten unha linda bóveda en forma de abanico. Os brazos do cruceiro alónganse en dúas capeliñas de posterior construción. Ten unha porta principal de arquivoltas apuntadas, catro pares de columnas e a representación da Adoración dos Magos no tímpano. Ás beiras da porta aparecen algúns signos gremiais dos que probablemente colaboraron na erección do templo. Na porta lateral, pola que se entra no templo, aparecen as figuras da Anunciación e do anxo Gabriel con vestiduras de franciscano. Os sepulcros constitúen quizabes o elemento arquitectónico mais interesante deste templo. En primeiro lugar, no fondo da igrexa, está o monumental sartego de Andrade o Bo, pousado sobre os dous animais simbólicos dos Andrade, o porco bravo e mailo oso, tallados cun certa analoxía celta. Nos laterais aparecen escenas de cacería, semellantes ós baixorrelevos do muro da nave. A estatua xacente tenta representar fielmente a Fernán Pérez, ó que acompañan ou fan escolta un anxo, xunto á cabeza, un crego orando no van e tres cans ós pés. Unha inscrición en galego arrodea a caixa polo beiril: “Aquí jaz Fernán Pérez Dandrade Cavaleiro que feço este mosteiro ano do nacemento do noso sennor Ihesucristo de mil trescentos e oitenta e sete anos”. Podemos ver outros dezaseis sartegos repartidos pola nave e as capelas do templo, pertencentes a fidalgos e familiares das casas de Andrade, Pardo de Cela, Figueroa, Taboada, Pérez Parragués, Reimóndez,...

(Translated by Google) Well, the truth is, a total disappointment in this place, I start by saying that it is a beautiful place and inside it should be too, but... We were a group that had been doing the Camino de Santiago Ingles, and as such we wanted to enter the church and seal the credential (something we had been doing in all the previous possible churches). Conclusion, the person who attended us informed us that to enter we had to pay 2 euros, and when we went to pay, he told us that only in cash, the first thing we did not understand, we told him that we had a card and he said that we could not enter, and since we could not enter, we told him to then stamp our credentials, and he told us no, that to stamp it we had to pay the entrance fee, that is, the only stamp on the road that has a price. It seems like a total disappointment to me, not even because we were pilgrims. In the end.... (Original) Pues la verdad una decepción total en este sitio, empiezo diciendo que es un sitio hermoso y por dentro también lo debe ser, pero.... Fuimos un grupo que veníamos haciendo el camino de santiago ingles, y como tal queríamos entrar a la iglesia y sellar la credencial (cosa que veníamos haciendo en todas las iglesias posibles anteriores). Conclusión, la persona que nos atendió nos informó que para entrar había que pagar 2 euros, y cuando fuimos a pagar, nos dijo que solo en efectivo, primera cosa que no entendimos, le dijimos que teníamos tarjeta y dijo que no se podía, y ya que no podíamos entrar pues le dijimos que entonces nos sellara la credencial, y nos dijo que no, que para sellar había que pagar la entrada, es decir, el único sello del camino que tiene un precio. Me parece una decepción total, ni porque éramos peregrinos. En fin....

(Translated by Google) Among Galician churches, it doesn't stand out and could be just another one on the list. What's notable within the style is the unusual presence of wood-covered ceilings. Then there's the altar, which enjoys good natural lighting thanks to the rose window. The church displays on the altars or reredos are very few and many in Galician (tourism isn't always local). It seems it's not adequately prepared for visitors. They charge 2 euros for admission, which is perhaps symbolic, but it creates an expectation that the visit will be more rewarding. (Original) Dentro de las iglesias de Galicia no destaca y puede ser una más de la lista. Destable dentro del estilo es la presencia de techos cubiertos con madera, no habitual. Luego el altar con una buena iluminación natural gracias al rosetón. Después las exposiciones de la iglesia en los altares o retablos son muy escasas y muchas en gallego (el turismo no siempre es local). Parece que no está preparada adecuadamente para recibir visitas. Cobran 2 euros la entrada, a ver qué es algo simbólico lo que cobran, pero eso se genera una expectativa de que la visita sea más rica.

(Translated by Google) A Gothic church located on the Camino Inglés in Betanzos. This church was converted into a pantheon where the remains of its founder, Fernán Pérez de Andrade, rest. It has a Latin cross floor plan and a single nave with transverse arches. Admission costs 3 euros, and you have access to an 8-minute DVD that guides you through the tour. Highly recommended. (Original) Iglesia gótica que se asienta en el camino Inglés concretamente en Betanzos. Esta iglesia se convirtió en panteón donde descansan los restos de su fundador Fernán Pérez de Andrade Dispone de planta de cruz latina y una sola nave con arcos trasversales La entrada cuesta 3 euros y tienes derecho a escuchar un DVD de 8 minutos de duración donde te guían la visita. Muy recomendable

(Translated by Google) It's shameful that the Church treats you like this. The little faith that remains will eventually disappear, with acts like this. We're walking the English Way, and it's the only church open in Betanzos. The man who charges admission to the church tells us that they only stamp credentials if you pay the entrance fee. I repeat, shameful! (Original) Vergonzoso que la Iglesia te trate así. La poca Fé, que queda, acabará por desaparecer, con actos así. Estamos haciendo el Camino Inglés y es la única Iglesia abierta en Betanzos y nos dice el señor que cobra las entradas, para visitar la Iglesia, que solo sellan las credenciales, si se paga la entrada. Repito, vergonzoso!

Nice gothic church at the center of the old town of Betanzos. It was built in the mid-14th century but it still shows its beauty. .

Gothic charm. Simple but inspiring.

Beautiful little church, romanic medieval granite with precious altarpiece. Marvelous surroundings too. Recommended to visit all the medieval old town.

Lovely church

(Translated by Google) It's a beautiful example of Spanish Catholic Gothic art. It features a beautiful wood-paneled ceiling, something surprising in Gothic architecture, which typically features stone ceilings. The main altar features multiple, highly detailed iconic details. An interesting aspect is that you can turn on the lights with a euro. Watching them go from off to on is fabulous. (Original) Es una bella muestra del arte gotico católico español. Presenta un bello techo forrado en madera, algo que sorprende en el gótico que normalmente expone techos de piedra. El altar mayor presenta múltiples detalles icónicos muy detallados. Un aspecto interesante es que pueden encender las luces con un euro. Verla pasar de apagado a encendido es fabuloso.

(Translated by Google) A splendid spot where you can rest, along with the occasional pilgrim, while you gaze at the different corners that make up the picture. If you're lucky, you'll get some beautiful photographs. (Original) Espléndido sitio en el que podrás descansar, junto con los ocasionales peregrinos, mientras dejas ir tu vista a los distintos rincones que componen la postal. Si tienes suerte con el tiempo, te saldrán unas cuantas fotografías bonitas.

(Translated by Google) This 14th-century church was historically built on the site of another Romanesque church, and small elements still remain, such as the reinforcements on the foundations. The main façade features a typical Gothic rose window and superimposed semicircular arches. Inside, the stories told in each of the squares forming the altarpiece are particularly noteworthy. Also noteworthy are the more modern 18th-century sarcophagi. All in all, it's worth seeing. (Original) Iglesia nada menos que del siglo XIV que históricamente se construyo sobre otra iglesia románica y que aun se observa pequeños elementos que lo recuerdan como los refuerzos de los basamentos. En la fachada principal tiene el rosetón típico gótico y los arcos de medio punto sobrepuestos. En su interior destacan las historias que cuentan en cada uno de los cuadrados que forman el retablo. Tambien hay que destacar los sarcofagos ya mas modernos del siglo XVIII. En definitiva merece la pena verla.

Great P&P course in La Coruña/Betanzos influence area. Variate of difficult & technical holes with very good maintained greens. Cozy club house, great for a snack/tapa & beer on top of a little random chitchat with the management team of Laura & Angel; nice people.

Very nice pitch and putt, beautiful area, nice tree obstacles on the short holes and well maintained greens

Best pitch and putt in LA coruna

Perfect! Thankyou!

(Translated by Google) One of the best Pitch&Putt courses I have played on. Excellently cared for and managed by Santi, Laura and Ángel who are delightful. Even if you are not in the area, it is worth taking a trip to enjoy it. (Original) De los mejores campos de Pitch&Putt en los que he jugado. Excelentemente cuidado y gestionado por Santi, Laura y Ángel que son un encanto. Aunque no estés por la zona, merece la pena hacer una excursión para disfrutarlo.

(Translated by Google) They are 18 really fun and very technical pitch&putt holes, accompanied by a fantastic, very well-kept and pleasant environment. I really enjoy every time I go. There are very few P&P with 18 holes. Highly recommended. (Original) Son 18 hoyos pitch&putt realmente divertidos y muy tecnicos, acompañado de un entorno fantástico, muy cuidado y agradable. Disfruto mucho cada vez que voy. Se ven muy pocos P&P con 18hoyos Muy recomendable.

(Translated by Google) If you call to ask they don't answer, if you go on a Saturday morning to practice at the driving range they won't let you because they are giving classes. A lack of respect for the one who took a trip there to practice. (Original) Si llamas para preguntar no atienden, si vas un sábado por la mañana a practicar en el driving range no te dejan pues están dando clases. Una falta de respeto para el que se echó un viaje hasta allá para practicar.

(Translated by Google) It is the best place to party in Betanzos; cheap, pleasant and youthful atmosphere, good music and always excellent service. If you want to party in Betanzos, you have to go to Curruncho. (Original) Es el mejor sitio donde salir de fiesta en Betanzos; barato, ambiente agradable y juvenil, buena música y un trato siempre excelente. Si quieres salir de fiesta en Betanzos, tienes que ir al Curruncho.

(Translated by Google) Very good place to go for a few drinks! The boss is the best in the place!!🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 (Original) Muy buen lugar al que ir a tomar unas copas! El jefe lo mejor del local!!🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

(Translated by Google) One of the best bars in Betanzos. Great gogo songs and the attention is great. Bravo, bravo and bravo! Always on my team guys!!!! (Original) De los mejores locales de copas de Betanzos. Temazos a gogo y la atención es estupenda. Bravo, bravo y bravo! Siempre en mi equipo chicos!!!!

(Translated by Google) Good atmosphere, good prices. The events are very busy. (Original) Buen ambiente, buenos precios. Se curran mucho los eventos.

(Translated by Google) The best place, the most welcoming without a doubt 🥰🥴 (Original) O mellor lugar, o máis acolledor sen dúbida 🥰🥴

(Translated by Google) Site with "80s" and "90s" music, very, very affordable prices. (Original) Sitio con música "ochentera" y "noventera" , precios muy pero que muy asequibles.

(Translated by Google) It's full of trash (Original) Está lleno de gentuza

(Translated by Google) A beautiful fountain in Betanzos's largest square. Unfortunately, a busy road runs through it. There are plenty of benches. There's an underground parking garage beneath the square. I didn't see any restrooms. (Original) Schöner Brunnen auf dem größten Platz von Betanzos. Leider führt eine befahrene Straße hindurch. Es gibt ausreichend Sitzbänke. Unter dem Platz ist eine Tiefgarage. Toilette habe ich keine gesehen.

(Translated by Google) Foundry fountain, made of cast iron, a copy of the one in the Louvre museum. Inaugurated in the second half of the 20th century. XIX. It has four water pipes and a polygon-based pylon. The two images of the mermaids in the middle part are curious. Located in a spacious square, surrounded by the City Council, courts, a church and a good restoration zone. (Original) Fuente de fundición, de hierro colado, copia de la que hay en el museo del Louvre. Inaugurada en la segunda mitad del s. XIX. Cuenta con cuatro caños de agua y un pilón de base polígonos. Curiosas las dos imágenes de las sirenas en la parte media. Situada en una espaciosa plaza, rodeada por ayuntamiento, juzgados, una iglesia y una buena zona de restauración.

(Translated by Google) Iron fountain, painted “Betanzos Green”, is a faithful copy of the Diana of Versailles from the Louvre Museum. On a stone plinth, at its feet, among other elements, two mermaids appear supporting a base of garlands and four pipes. It was cast in Paris in 1866, as indicated on its base, in the Ducel e Hijos workshops, following the design of the engineer Pedro Villar. (Original) Fuente de hierro, pintada de “Verde Betanzos”, es una copia fiel de la Diana de Versalles del Museo del Louvre. Sobre basamento de piedra, a sus pies, entre otros elementos, aparecen dos sirenas que soportan una peana de guirnaldas y cuatro caños. Fue fundida en París en 1866, tal y como aparece indicado en su base, en los talleres de Ducel e Hijos, siguiendo el diseño del ingeniero Pedro Villar.

(Translated by Google) We went to see the town; it changes dramatically when it's all empty. Last time, there were only market stalls, and we barely recognized the streets. (Original) Pasamos a ver el pueblo, cambia muchísimo estando todo vacío. La anterior vez, estaban los puestos del mercado y casi no reconocimos las calles.

(Translated by Google) Fountain in the García Naveira brothers square, in Betanzos. It is a replica of the Louvre's Diana fountain. (Original) Fuente en la plaza de los hermanos García Naveira, en Betanzos. Es uma réplica de la fuente de Diana del Louvre.

(Translated by Google) A very nice and sunny square in the center of Betanzos In this square there is a private paid parking (Original) Una plaza muy bonita y soleada en el centro de Betanzos En esta plaza hay un parking privado de pago

(Translated by Google) Bronze fountain on stone plinth, reproduction of Diana of Versailles; At his feet, among other elements, two sirens and four pipes appear. Cast in Paris in 1866, as indicated on its base. The water from the basin flows into another fountain located in A Feira Nova, both of which were inaugurated in 1867. (Original) Fuente de bronce sobre basamento de piedra, reproducción de Diana de Versalles; a sus pies, entre otros elementos, aparecen dos sirenas y cuatro caños. Fundida en París en 1866, tal y como aparece indicado en su base. El agua del pilón va a dar a otra fuente sita en A Feira Nova, ambas fueron inauguradas en 1867.

Perfect place...good pintxos...good wine selections....

(Translated by Google) Located on a very picturesque narrow street. Highly recommended for a stop with a wine and tapa (Original) Situado en una calle estrecha de paseo muy pintoresca . Muy recomendable par a hacer una parada con un vino y tapa

(Translated by Google) Perfect for having some wines or some beers. Good service and good location at the end of one of the alleys (Original) Perfecto para tomar unos vinos o unas cañas. Buena atención y buena ubicación al final de una de las callejas

(Translated by Google) We always start the wine route here, with its obligatory pint. Highly recommended (Original) Siempre empezamos aquí la ruta de vinos, con su pinchito de rigor. Muy recomendable

(Translated by Google) Kindness, good skewers and well presented (Original) Amabilidad, buenos pinchos y bien presentados

(Translated by Google) Alright (Original) Esta bien

(Translated by Google) Scarce and expensive portions... (Original) Raciones escasas y caras...

Cold Church

(Translated by Google) Church whose façade shows the transition from early Romanesque to Gothic, although it preserves many Romanesque elements inside. In the side nave, an image recounts the appearance of the Virgin to Bernadette, a famous historical passage. It also contains sarcophagi. (Original) Iglesia que en su propia fachada se observa la transición del románico temprano al gotico, aunque conserva muchos elementos romanicos en el interior. En la nave lateral se relata en una imagen la aparición de la virgen a Bernadette, famoso pasaje historico. Tambien contiene sarcofagos.

(Translated by Google) Yet another of the churches we encountered closed while walking the English Way. In this case, it was a bit more frustrating, as it was the church of Santiago. I don't know if it was due to the day (Wednesday) and/or the time (7:30 p.m.), but it's truly a shame and prevents us from enjoying the historical and artistic content intrinsic to the Way. The exterior is beautiful and well-preserved, but if I can't rate the interior, I can't give it more than three stars, and the benefit of the doubt. (Original) Una más de las iglesias que nos encontramos cerradas recorriendo el Camino Inglés. En este caso un poco más frustrante al tratarse de la de Santiago. Desconozco si fue por el día (miércoles) y/o la hora (19:30), pero es realmente una lástima e impide disfrutar del contenido histórico y artístico intrínseco al Camino. Exterior bonito y bien conservado, pero si no puedo valorar su interior no puedo darle más de tres estrellas y el beneficio de la duda

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful churches in Betanzos. Small like the rest, it stands out for its elaborate and beautiful ornamentation. (Original) Una de las iglesias más bonitas de Betanzos. Pequeña como el resto, destaca por lo elaborado y hermoso de su ornamentación.

(Translated by Google) Description Gothic style church from the 15th century. It was built by Fernán Pérez de Andrade "O Mozo", feudal lord of the region, on an older Romanesque one. It has a basilica plan. It consists of three naves, the central one wider than the lateral ones, with three apses. The pillars of the nave are square in section with semi-columns on the fronts. The main chapel is covered with an abacus vault with rectangular profile ribs. The main façade was rebuilt between 1899 and 1901, due to the poor condition of the previous one, of which only the Gothic façade dedicated to Santiago is preserved. This façade has an ornamentation of archivolts, knurled columns in the jambs and a tympanum decorated with an image of Santiago; Above the door is a rose window, which leads to the cornice decorated with small blind arches. This church is a beautiful example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic, to which is added a discreet neomedieval façade, with a certain Lombard air. (Original) Descripción Iglesia de estilo gótico del siglo XV. Fue edificada por Fernán Pérez de Andrade "O Mozo", señor feudal de la comarca, sobre otra más antigua románica. Posee planta basilical. Consta de tres naves, más ancha la central que las laterales, con tres ábsides. Los pilares de la nave son de sección cuadrada con semicolumnas en los frentes. La capilla mayor se cubre con una bóveda de ábaco con nervios de perfil rectangular. La fachada principal se reconstruye entre los años 1899 y 1901, debido al mal estado en que se encontraba la anterior, de la cual sólo se conserva la portada gótica dedicada a Santiago. Dicha portada posee una ornamentación de arquivoltas, columnas acodilladas en las jambas y tímpano decorado con una imagen de Santiago; sobre la puerta se sitúa un rosetón, que da paso a la cornisa decorada con arquitos ciegos. Esta iglesia constituye una bella muestra de la transición del románico al gótico, a la que se añade una discreta fachada neomedieval, con cierto aire lombardo.

(Translated by Google) The church of Santiago de Betanzos is a fine example of the transition from Romanesque to Gothic. It was commissioned in the 15th century by Fernán Pérez de Andrade, a feudal lord of the region. Even if its neo-medieval facade had to be heavily restored, the magnificent original tympanum dedicated to Saint-Jacques has been perfectly preserved. The large tower attached to the apse is not a bell tower but a municipal belfry which was erected in the 16th century. The interior sobriety of the sanctuary is touching. At the back of the nave the altar is of infinite simplicity. During our visit, a scene on the right of the church evoked Notre-Dame de Lourdes. (Original) L’église de Santiago de Betanzos est un bel exemple du passage du roman au gothique. Elle a été commandée au 15ème siècle par Fernán Pérez de Andrade, un seigneur féodal de la région. Même si sa façade néo-médiévale a dû être fortement restaurée, le magnifique tympan d’origine dédié à Saint-Jacques a été parfaitement préservé. La grande tour collée à l'abside n'est pas un clocher mais un un beffroi municipal qui a été érigé au 16ème siècle. La sobriété intérieure du sanctuaire est touchante. Au fond de la nef l'autel est d'une simplicité infinie. Lors de notre passage, une scène sur la droite de l'église évoquait Notre-Dame de Lourdes.

(Translated by Google) Impressive Romanesque Church, from the transition to early Gothic, with still low ceilings, therefore, made of wood. It leaves you fascinated. Honestly, a work of art to enjoy the history of architecture, with one of the few works of art built in Spain in that century with those characteristics and of which we can feel tremendously proud. (Original) Impresionante Iglesia románica, de la transición al gótico inicial, con techos aun bajos, por tanto, de madera . Te deja fascinado. Sinceramente, una obra de arte para disfrutar de la historia de la arquitectura , con una de las pocas obras de arte edificadas en España en ese siglo con esas características y de las que nos podemos sentir tremendamente orgullosos.