Dolmens Route
A Death Coast is specially rich in megalithic remains. This remains are usually burial chambers used between the 4,000 and 2,000 B.C.
Even though, some of them are hard to find because their location is not well indicated. But we suggest you to try to find them, a pleasure activity by itself. Always ask the locals, who will try to help you find them.
Dombate, the most important burial chamber in Galiza, is not on this route. It is worth a visit on its own.
We describe the route made by Vimianzo City Council.
Departure point: Road Baio-Baiñas, 2 Km away from Baio dowtown. (see route to Baio)
Monte Toran
How to get there: go to Bamiro (see linking route), then try to find the "Cumio" (ask the locals).
You will find this huge stone. A local legend says it was brought here by a "moura", a mythological galician being. Later on, this legend was christianized by the Church.
Pedra Cuberta
Used around: 4000 - 3000 B.C.
Location: Parroquia de Treos, Vimianzo (see linking route).
Georg and Vera Leisner studied in this burial chamber in the 30s. They found very interesting black and red paintings in the inside.
Pedra Moura
Used around: 4000 - 3000 a.C.
Location: Parish of Serramo, Vimianzo (see linking route).
It has some paintings remains inside.
Pedra da Lebre
Used around: 4000 - 3000 a.C.
Location: Parish of Serramo (Vimianzo).
It is not too far way from Pedra Moura. Ask the locals.
Big monument. It belongs to the group of polygonal chamber and short corridor.
Arca da Piosa
Used around: 4000 - 3000 a.C.
Location: Parish of Muiño, Zas (see linking route).
One of the biggest megalithic tombs in Galiza. The orthostas weight up to 35 tons.
Pedra da Arca
Used around: 4000 - 3000 a.C.
Location: Parish of Baiñas, Vimianzo (see linking route).
One of the biggest ones in Galiza. The cap stone weights around 12 tons. There are U-shaped engravins inside, with remains of red colour.
Casota de Freans
Used around: 2500 - 2000 a.C.
Location: Parish of de Berdoias, Vimianzo (see linking route)