Castro de Toiriz

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Información práctica

Cómo llegar

The castro is signposted from Silleda town centre. A street leads from here to the PO-201, in the direction of Cortegada. After just a few metres you will see a sign for Castro de Toiriz, in the urban nucleus of the same name. Once here, and after a further 285 m., a path on the right-hand side will lead you to the entrance to the castro, just in front of a farm.

Horarios

The site is open and free.

Accesibilidad

The site is accessible. The tour follows a path with only very slight gradients.

Recomendaciones

Visitors are asked to respect the archaeological remains. Their conservation depends upon your collaboration.

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