Engel&Völkers sells 18th century manor house with 4.6 hectares of land near Santiago de Compostela

Vila de Cruces is a Galician municipality in the province of Pontevedra, located in the Deza region. It is a fluvial ‘peninsula’ surrounded by three important rivers: the Ulla and its tributaries, the Deza and the Arnego. Nestled in a stunning landscape of mountains and valleys, Vila de Cruces is a perfect destination for nature lovers, who can take several hiking trails to discover places of extraordinary beauty. In addition to enjoying the surroundings, the municipality also has an interesting historical and cultural heritage that should not be missed. Throughout the municipality we can see numerous religious buildings of great interest. These include the Hoy Vas Chapel, the church of Merza, the church of Oirós and the Monastery of San Salvador de Camanzo, dating from the 12th century and a clear example of Romanesque art. As for the civil buildings, we must not miss the Palacio de la Torre, the Palacio de Altamira and the Pazo de Raindo, as well as some museums that demonstrate the interest in culture that exists in this area. There is the Mining Museum, the Casa Museo A Solaina, the Xosé Neira Vilas Foundation and the Astronomical Observatory. The natural environment of the whole region is perfect for hiking and various outdoor sports. You can follow the Ruta do Deza, which links two of the most renowned resources in the area, the monastery of Carboeiro and the waterfall of the river Toxa. The most important thing is the proximity to the city of Santiago de Compostela, 15 minutes by car, where the nearest airport is located.