Virxe da Rocha

The Virxe da Rocha monument stands 15 meters tall on a rocky promontory, offering views across the Atlantic Ocean from its 60-meter elevation point.

Spanish architects Antonio Palacios Ramilo and Mariano Benlliure collaborated to create this stone monument, which was inaugurated on September 14, 1930.

The monument represents the connection between maritime traditions and religious beliefs, featuring a Virgin Mary sculpture that overlooks the coastal waters.

Visitors can access the monument through a paved path that leads to the viewing platform, with parking facilities available at the base of the promontory.

The interior of the monument contains a staircase that allows visitors to climb to an observation deck located within the Virgin's crown.

Location: Baiona

Inception: September 14, 1930

Creator: Antonio Palacios Ramilo, Mariano Benlliure

Official opening: September 14, 1930

Elevation above the sea: 60 m

Height: 15 m

GPS coordinates: 42.12101,-8.85864

Latest update: May 11, 2025 01:21