The Sierra de O Galiñeiro rises up above Vigo and the lands of Val Miñor, stretching to the Natural Park of Monte Aloia, in Tui. Its highest point is Monte Galiñeiro, at an altitude of 709 metres. It’s easily recognisable because of its height and characteristic rocky form. The remains of the walls of an early medieval castle were discovered there.
Despite its name, it has nothing to do with hens. It seems to stem from the Celtic word "kall-" meaning rock, from where the names Gal-icia or Portu-gal also originate. If you visit Monte Galiñeiro, you must stop by the petroglyphs of Auga da Laxe – a genuine collection of prehistoric weapons engraved in stone.
