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Hórreo de Carnota
Practical information without false promises
Free outdoor viewing, exact coordinates and realistic routes from Santiago, A Coruña and the coast.
Essentials
Before you arrive
Visit typeOutdoor and self-guided
PriceFree
Time30–60 minutes
Coordinates42.82248, −9.09057
SettingChurch, rectory, dovecote and threshing floor
PhotographyBest with side light
42°49′21″N · 9°05′26″W
Santa Comba de Carnota
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Location & how to visit Hórreo Carnota in Carnota
Coordinates 42.82248, -9.09057 · Vilar, Santa Comba de Carnota · 15293 Carnota (A Coruña, Spain).
Live weather
Weather in Carnota and what it means for your visit
Current conditions and a 7-day forecast for Santa Comba de Carnota (42.82248, -9.09057). Rain, wind, swell, UV strength and sea temperature are translated into concrete decisions rather than raw figures.
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风险提醒 · Safety warnings
无气象预警 — no significant warnings in the available data; still check AEMET before setting off.
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A rain probability is not a certainty: 60 % means an umbrella is sensible, not that rain is guaranteed.
This module is a travel reference, not an official warning service. On this coast sea state, wind and fog can change within an hour.
Weather data from Open-Meteo↗ · Official warnings: AEMET↗ · MeteoGalicia↗ · Forecast point: 42.82248, -9.09057 (Carnota, A Coruña).
By road
Getting there
A car gives the greatest flexibility for combining the hórreo with Lira, the beach and Monte Pindo. The times below are planning estimates and vary with traffic and stops.
Santiago
Santiago–Noia corridor → Noia → AC-550 towards Cee
A Coruña
AG-55 → Carballo → AC-552 → Cee → AC-550
Muros
AC-550 towards Carnota
Fisterra
AC-445 / AC-550 along the coast
Approximate planning times, not guaranteed journey times.
On arrival
Park without occupying the ensemble
A space beside the monument cannot be guaranteed. In summer, at weekends and during events, you may need to park in Carnota and walk. Keep residents' access, gates and lanes clear.
Public transport
Schedules may vary between weekdays, weekends and seasons. Check Bus.gal before departure and verify the final return service.
Bus.galHeritage care
Visit with care
- Do not climb on the feet or stone caps.
- Do not try to open doors or enter the chamber.
- Keep access for residents and the religious site clear.
- Drone use is subject to aviation rules and local restrictions.
- Granite and uneven ground can become slippery in rain.
Before leaving
- Check weather and wind
- Confirm restaurant hours
- Save the map offline
- Check the tide for Boca do Río
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Hórreo de Carnota is located in Santa Comba de Carnota, in the Vilar area of Carnota (A Coruña, Galicia, Spain), postal code 15293, beside the Church of Santa Comba. Coordinates: 42.82248, -9.09057.
Yes. It is a public space and outdoor viewing is free year-round. Access to the interior of the granary or the church is not guaranteed and depends on local custodians.
The building is seen from an open outdoor space, so it can be viewed at any time of day. This guide does not publish interior opening hours or permanent services.
Allow 30-60 minutes for the hórreo and Santa Comba ensemble. Set aside half a day when adding Carnota Beach or Hórreo de Lira.
From Santiago, take the Santiago-Noia corridor and the AC-550 towards Cee (approx. 1 h 30). From A Coruña, follow the AG-55 to Carballo, then the AC-552 and AC-550 (approx. 2 h). These are planning estimates.
A space beside the monument cannot be guaranteed. In summer, at weekends and on festival dates, visitors usually park in Carnota village and walk the final metres.
The setting mixes granite, kerbs, grass and slopes. Practical accessibility depends on where you park, ground conditions and the weather.
No. For conservation reasons, do not climb the feet or stone caps and do not attempt to open the chamber doors. Occasional interior visits must be confirmed with local organisers.
Yes. The ensemble is viewed from an open outdoor space with no ticket office or queue. In rain or strong wind wear shoes with grip, carry a rain jacket and avoid the beach and exposed viewpoints. The visit page shows current conditions and a seven-day forecast from Open-Meteo, with official warnings linked to AEMET and MeteoGalicia.