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View of BetanzosCARLOS TEIXIDOR CADENAS · CC BY-SA 4.0

Betanzos

Town

Betanzos is a municipality in the autonomous community of Galicia in northwestern Spain in the province of A Coruña. It belongs to the comarca of Betanzos. In Roman times Betanzos was called Flauvium Brigantium or Brigantium, this claim is disputed by the neighboring town of A Coruña along with many historians. During the Medieval period the settlement was known as Carunio.

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The town is located in a fertile valley close to the Atlantic Ocean, and it has one of the best preserved old quarters in Galicia. Noteworthy is the Igrexa de San Francisco (St Francis Church), erected in 1387 by order of count Fernán Pérez de Andrade, whose tomb, decorated with hunting scenes, is inside of the church. The Igrexa de Santiago (St James Church), built in the 15th century by the guild of tailors, has a main portal decorated with a horseback statue of Saint James. The town is on the English Way path of the Camino de Santiago.

Other sights in the town are several town palaces, a 16th-century clock tower, and the town walls, which preserve three of their original four gates.

There are two celebrations in Betanzos in August each year. At the festival of San Roque, a very large paper balloon is launched. Later in August, decorated boats sail along the Mandeo river to the nearby Os Caneiros.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Betanzos
Province
A Coruña
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
13,533
Altitude
31 m
Area (IGN)
24.2 km²
Postcode
15300
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    La iglesia de San Francisco de Betanzos es un templo de estilo gótico construido en la segunda mitad del siglo XIV, gracias al mecenazgo de Fernán Pérez de Andrade, que reedificó el monasterio anteriormente existente, que databa del siglo XIII.

    IglesiaBien de interés cultural

    Iglesia de San Francisco
    Lameiro · Public domain
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    La iglesia de Santa María del Azogue se encuentra situada en la ciudad de Betanzos, en la provincia de La Coruña (Galicia, España).

    IglesiaBien de interés cultural

    Iglesia de Santa María del Azogue
    Jaume Meneses · CC BY-SA 2.0
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    El parque del Pasatiempo es un parque enciclopédico público situado en Betanzos (La Coruña) ideado por Juan García Naveira.

    Jardín históricoElemento de la Lista Roja del Patrimonio

    Parque del Pasatiempo
    leoplus · CC BY-SA 2.0
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    El Museo de las Mariñas es un museo de historia y etnografía situado en la población española de Betanzos, dedicado a las comarcas de las Mariñas Coruñesas. Se ubica en el antiguo convento de Santo Domingo de Betanzos y fue inaugurado en 1983.

    Museo

    Museo das Mariñas
    Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez · CC BY-SA 3.0
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    La iglesia de San Martín de Tiobre es la iglesia parroquial de Tiobre, en el municipio español de Betanzos. Está situada en el lugar de Betanzos-O-Vello.

    Iglesia

    Iglesia de San Martín de Tiobre
    Miguel Branco · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    El Teatro Alfonsetti es un teatro situado en el centro de la localidad de Betanzos (Galicia). Fue inaugurado en 1882 y durante más de cien años funcionó como cine, llegando a convertirse en la sala de cine más antigua de España.

    Teatro

    Teatro Alfonsetti
    Piquito · CC BY-SA 4.0
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    La Fundación Centro Internacional de la Estampa Contemporánea (CIEC) es una institución sin ánimo de lucro constituida en Betanzos (La Coruña) en 1997. Su objeto principal es la promoción y difusión del arte gráfico.

    Museo

    Centro Internacional de la Estampa Contemporánea
    Basilio 12:52, 10 July 2007 (UTC) · Public domain
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    La colina de Untia es un pueblo castro en el que se basa la actual ciudad de Betanzos, España.

    Sitio arqueológico romano

    Castro de Untia
    Nemigo · CC0
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    MurallaBien de interés cultural

    Muralla de Betanzos
    FirkinCat · CC BY-SA 3.0 es
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    ConventoElemento de la Lista Roja del Patrimonio

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    Monasterio

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    Yacimiento

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    Palacio

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    Yacimiento

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    Iglesia

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    Iglesia

Monuments from Wikidata; summaries from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited to their authors.

What to do

8 plans to experience Betanzos on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

1 activity

Hiking: Camino Inglés

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Natural areas

2 activities

Parque do Pasatempo

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Reserva de la Biosfera Las Mariñas Coruñesas y Tierras de Mandeo

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Guided activities in Betanzos (Civitatis)

Wineries

1 activity

Bodega Viñoteca Versalles

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Guided activities in Betanzos (Civitatis)

Bike

2 activities

MTB: Mtb Camino Inglés

MTB: Rota da Auga

Cycling routes on Google MapsGuided activities in Betanzos (Civitatis)

Street market

1 activity

Street market

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Water

1 activity

Club Náutico de Piraguismo Ría de Betanzos

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Guided activities in Betanzos (Civitatis)

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In and around Betanzos

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodega Viñoteca Versalles · in the village · 5 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingClub Náutico de Piraguismo Ría de Betanzos · in the village · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsClub Náutico de Piraguismo Ría de Betanzos · in the village · 13 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesEmbalse de Cecebre · 3.8 km away, in AbegondoGetting there
  • BeachesPraia do Pedrido · 5.3 km away, in Bergondo · 66 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Horse ridingFinca Abrigosa · 8 km away, in Carral · 4 within 15 kmGetting there
  • GolfClub de Golf de Miño · 10.7 km away, in Miño · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Adventure parksMonfero Rural · 13.6 km away, in MonferoGetting there
  • SurfingBastiagueiro · 14.1 km away, in Oleiros · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingCentro de Buceo Divemania · 16 km away, in Coruña (A) · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingO Petón · 17.1 km away, in Culleredo · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Rafting and canyoningUnnamed on the map · 22 km away, in Fene · 2 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Water parksAquapark Cerceda · 24 km away, in CercedaGetting there