Castro of Troña

Castro of Trona is a Celtic settlement on Mount Doce Nome de Xesus featuring oval-shaped fortifications and broad terraces on its western slope. The site reveals how ancient inhabitants arranged their living spaces across the hillside.

The settlement was founded around the 6th century BC by Celtic peoples and served as an important center in the region for centuries. Systematic excavations in the 1920s uncovered crucial evidence about how these communities functioned and developed.

The site was home to Celtic tribes who built their settlements and carried out daily life in this elevated location. The remains reveal how these people worked, crafted tools, and organized their community.

The site sits on a hillside and requires walking across uneven ground with some slopes to navigate. Visitors should wear appropriate footwear and come prepared for open-air exploration without much shelter or facilities nearby.

A deep defensive trench was carved directly into the bedrock to fortify the settlement and clearly mark its boundaries. This construction method shows how important defense was to the ancient inhabitants.

Location: Mondariz-Balneario

Operator: Concello de Ponteareas

GPS coordinates: 42.21393,-8.48953

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01