What to do and see in O Rosal. Beyond vineyards and wineries.

O Rosal, where our winery is located, has surprising corners full of magic, history and Galician culture, along the Miño riverbank.

The “concello” or group of towns is formed by four different “parroquias” or parishes. They are Eiras, O Rosal, San Miguel de Tabagón and Tabagón. Located in the southernmost part of the Pontevedra province, the O Rosal valley is protected by the Serra do Argallo mountains. To the South, the Miño River forms the natural border between Spain and Portugal.

Its privileged location gives it a unique microclimate, with more sunshine than the other parishes, constant humidity from the Atlantic Ocean and Miño river and mild temperatures. Because of that, the sub region of O Rosal (one of the five sub regions that form Rias Baixas) is known for the high quality of its white wines and for having some of the most recognized wineries within the DO, such as Santiago Ruiz.

Beyond the vineyards and wineries, O Rosal is a place well worth visiting and friendly to tourists. Take a walk around the downtown area and contemplate the sober neoclassical architecture of the church of Santa Marina, located in the Plaza del Calvario square. The square is home to one of the most important festivals in the region: The O Rosal wine fair, which takes place on the third weekend of July each year.

The bridge of the Tamuxe river is one of the symbols of O Rosal, so much so, that it is a part of the city’s coat of arms. Queen Isabel II ordered the construction of the bridge in the 19th century, over the ruins of an ancient Roman bridge. The bridge serves as a connection between O Rosal and Tabagón.

It is around O Rosal that we find magical places, full of history and nature. The chapel of La Magdalena can be found on the summit of the “Alto de la Magdalena.” The chapel is built in the Romanesque architectural style and is surrounded by centennial cork oak trees (sobreiras). The trees are very tall and some of the trunks are more than 4 meters in diameter.

Another place with extraordinary views is the “O Niño de Corvo” viewpoint in the “Sierra de Argallo” mountains, just North of O Rosal. It is a beautiful spot to admire the mouth of the Miño River and neighboring Portugal.

O Rosal

The mills of Folón and Picón on the slopes of “Monte Campo do Couto” are some of the most important places of ethnographic heritage in Galicia. Declared assets of cultural heritage, they are a group of 67 hydraulic mills, built of stone. The mills ground corn, rye and wheat, taking advantage of the large number of waterfalls and pools that populate the mountains. The oldest of these mills dates from 1702 and 1715, however, most are from the 19th century. To complete your visit, at the top of this mountain, there is a viewpoint where one can enjoy the spectacular views of the O Rosal Concello.