Betanzos in a day
The best route for a first visit, combining the historic centre, Gothic heritage, local cuisine and nature
Betanzos Omelette
The origin of Betanzos’ iconic omelette is uncertain, but it is traditionally attributed to Angelita, cook at La Casilla, who began serving it undercooked in 1910. Made with just potatoes, eggs, olive oil and salt, it attracts visitors from far and wide and is celebrated each October during Omelette Week.
Municipal Clock Tower
16th-century municipal tower attached to the Church of Santiago, hexagonal in plan and featuring a clock decorated with wind reliefs.
Christ Gate
Medieval gate of Betanzos’ historic centre, also known as Porta da Ribeira or Porta de Paio Fermoso, built in the 15th century.
New Bridge Gate
15th-century medieval gate, the best preserved in the city, with remains of towers and a pointed double inner arcade.
Old Bridge Gate
15th-century medieval gate that preserves the portcullis guides and served as a control point for the weights of market goods.
Town Hall
Neoclassical Town Hall designed by Ventura Rodríguez, with historic coats of arms and an outstanding art collection inside.
Church of Santa María do Azogue
14th–15th century Gothic church with Flemish altarpieces, mural paintings and tombs of medieval Betanzos society.
Church and Convent of San Francisco
14th-century Gothic temple declared a BIC, with extraordinary tombs of the Andrade family and rich sculptural decoration.
Church of Santiago
15th-century church transitioning from Romanesque to Gothic, linked to Fernán Pérez de Andrade and the Way of Saint James.
Betanzos Omelette
Pasatiempo Park
Historic garden created by Juan García Naveira in the late 19th century, famous for its grottoes, sculptures and social and cultural symbolism.
Mandeo River
The Mandeo River stands out for its rich fish fauna and for hosting the Os Caneiros pilgrimage, the largest non-religious pilgrimage in Galicia.
Santa María Stone Cross
Stone cross located in the historic centre of Betanzos.
Gothic House or Vilousaz House
16th-century Gothic house built for Lope García de Vilousaz, with a conopial arch and noble coat of arms on the façade.
Couceiro Pharmacy
Couceiro Pharmacy, operating since the late 17th century, the oldest commercial establishment in Galicia.
Lanzós Tower
Tower of great historical interest linked to the Irmandiño revolts, rebuilt between the 17th and 18th centuries, an example of a tower with a hat-shaped roof.