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O Carballiño
Spain, Spain
O Carballiño is a charming municipality in Ourense province, Galicia, Spain, with around 14,000 residents spread across 54 square kilometers, located 28 kilometers from Ourense city amid lush valleys along the Arenteiro River.
Renowned as Spain's octopus capital, it hosts the famous Festa do Pulpo á Feira since the 17th century, drawing crowds to savor tender pulpo á feira alongside local wines, while its historic thermal spa, operational since 1816, offers mineral-rich waters for health treatments in a picturesque stone balneario surrounded by gardens.
Key landmarks include the striking 1940s Iglesia de Veracruz by architect Antonio Palacios blending castle and cathedral styles, scenic paths like the PR-G 79 Arenteiro trail past old mills, and the Bouteiro reservoir, blending cultural heritage with natural beauty in Galicia's inland heartland.
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32500 O Carballiño, Province of Ourense, Spain
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