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View of CarnotaLuis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga) · CC BY-SA 4.0

Carnota

Coastal village

Carnota is a municipality in the province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia, northwestern Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Muros. It has an area of 66.4km2 and a population of 3,780 (2025).

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It is famed for its majestic hórreo granary, the largest in the world. It has a Baroque style and dates back to 1768. Carnota is also known for its beach that measures over 7km, the longest in the region of Galicia. The location is also home to Mount Pindo.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Carnota
Province
A Coruña
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
3,780
Altitude
39 m
Area (IGN)
69.3 km²
Postcode
15293
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Where to sleep in Carnota

27 registered places to stay

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What to see

11 places to explore Carnota at your own pace. Each number matches its point on the map.

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    El faro de Punta Insua (también denominado faro de Lariño) es un faro situado en la Punta Insua, en Lariño, Carnota, en la provincia de La Coruña, Galicia, España. Está gestionado por la autoridad portuaria de Villagarcía de Arosa.

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    Faro de Punta Insua
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    Iglesia

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What to do

7 plans to experience Carnota on the move, not just passing through.

Water

2 activities

Playa A Boca do Río

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Playa de Ardeleiro

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Bike

2 activities

Cycling route: As Paxareiras * Abelleira

Cycling route: As Paxareiras * O Viso - Carnota

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Hiking

3 activities

Hiking: Ruta A Moa

Hiking: Ruta á Moa desde O Pindo

Hiking: Ruta do Miradoiro do Bico do Santo

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Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Carnota

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.

  • BeachesPraia de Carnota · in the village · 127 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsPorto de Portocubelo · 4.4 km away · 10 within 20 kmGetting there
  • SurfingLouro Ancoradoiro · 7.9 km away, in Muros · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesEncoro de Santa Uxía · 9.4 km away, in MazaricosGetting there
  • Canoeing and kayakingCentro Náutico Francisco Rama Vázquez «Fufú» · 11.8 km away, in Outes · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingMergullo Compostela · 12.4 km away, in Porto do Son · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingUnnamed on the map · 19.3 km away, in MazaricosGetting there