Ortigueira, a seaport and borough of Ferrolterra in North-western
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, in the
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; on the northern slope of the Serra da Faladoira, the river Mera and on the eastern shore of the Ria de Santa Marta—a winding, rock-bound and much indented inlet of the
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, between Capes Ortegal and Bares, the northernmost headlands of the Peninsula. Ferrolterra's population represents the third largest concentration of people in Galicia, and its scattered population exceeds 211,000 (2005).
Fishing port
Sport port
The official total of the inhabitants of Ortigueira (18,426 in 1900) includes many families which dwell at some distance; the actual urban population does not exceed 2000.
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Ortigueira, a seaport and borough of Ferrolterra in North-western
SpainSpain , officially the Kingdom of Spain , is a country located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula.
[The Spanish constitution does not establish any official denomination of the country, even though España , Estado español and Nación española are used interchangeably...]
, in the
Province of A CoruñaA Coruña is the most North-western Atlantic-facing province of Spain, and one of the four provinces which constitute the autonomous community of Galicia...
; on the northern slope of the Serra da Faladoira, the river Mera and on the eastern shore of the Ria de Santa Marta—a winding, rock-bound and much indented inlet of the
Bay of BiscayThe Bay of Biscay or the Cantabrian Sea is a gulf of the northeast Atlantic Ocean located south of the Celtic Sea...
, between Capes Ortegal and Bares, the northernmost headlands of the Peninsula. Ferrolterra's population represents the third largest concentration of people in Galicia, and its scattered population exceeds 211,000 (2005).
Port of Espasante (Ortigueira)
- Fishing port
- Sport port
The official total of the inhabitants of Ortigueira (18,426 in 1900) includes many families which dwell at some distance; the actual urban population does not exceed 2000. The industries are fishing and farming. Owing to the shallowness of the harbour large vessels cannot enter, but there is an important coasting trade, despite the dangerous character of the coast and the prevalence of fogs and gales. The sea-bathing and magnificent, scenery attract visitors in summer even to this remote district, which can be reached by railway and road.
Climate
Due to its proximity to the
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, it could be said that Ortigueira does not enjoy extremes of weather either in winter or in summer. The weather is mild all the year around almost as if we were talking about one season, and that is very different from what happens in other parts of the
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. Like the rest of Galicia, it is rainy and beautifully green. Still, the summers tend to be a bit drier than the winters.
Parishes
The borough can be divided into several parishes, also known as "Parroquias", which differ from each other in area, population density, economic activities and levels of development.
Industry
Farming and
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production, together with services are the main economic activities.
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are common in rtegal particularly in the boroughs of
CarinoCariño is a city council of Ferrolterra in the Province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia in north-western Spain. Ferrolterra's population represents the third largest concentration of people in Galicia, and its disperse population exceeds 211,000 .- Port of Cariño :* Fishing...
,
CedeiraCedeira is a city council in the Province of A Coruña in North West Spain, part of the autonomous community of Galicia.- Port of Cedeira :* Fishing port* Sport port* Commercial port- Parishes :...
and
A CapelaA Capela is a City Council of Ferrolterra in North-western Spain in the Province of A Coruña, in the autonomous community of Galicia...
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EspasanteEspasante Important Fishing Port in the Ferrolterra borough of Ortigueira in North-western Spain. From this port, which is at the other side of the Ria of Ortigueira, just in front of important fishing port of Carino, large numbers of trawlers leave the locality every year heading to far distant...
just in front of Carino is the most important fishing port of Ortigueira.
History and tourism
- Saint Martha of Ortigueira's Day: Celebrated every 9 th July, is the second most important day in the calendar of summer time Festivities celebrated in this locality, as in recent years the Ortigueira's Festival of Folk Music
Saint Martha of Ortigueira's Day: Celebrated every 29th July, is the second most important day in the calendar of summer time Festivities celebrated in Ortigueira, a seaport and borough of Ferrolterra in North-western Spain, as in recent years the Ortigueira's Festival of Folk Music , which is...
, which is celebrated every year a few weeks earlier, has been extended to four days (i.e.: four days non-stop party).
- Vixia Herbeira, near San Andrés de Teixido in north-west Spain, is the second highest cliff face in continental Europe. It measures a total of 621 metres.Picture
External links
GUÍA DE ORTIGUEIRA is a personal page created of Armando Beceiro Site devoted to the art of landscape and nature of Ferrolterra NAVANTIA Spanish Company, Leader in Military Shipbuilding Green Tourism in Northern Spain 2005 Traveller's Guide of Europe: Ferrol c.1919 Ferrol Maritime Province - Registration Ensign 2001 Warships of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) Damian Cosme de Churruca y Elorza (1761-1805) Vessels Blockading various French and Spanish ports - May 1805. Auxiliary Oiler and replenishment ship (Spanish and Dutch project) made in Ferrol 1994 Offshore Patrol Helicopter Carrier design and made in Ferrol 1997 Offshore Technology design and made in Ferrol 2004 Official web-page in Spanish for the C.I.S.- Ferrol The 19th Group of Boy Scouts of Ferrol since 1920s Official Web-page in Galician and Spanish for City Council of Ferrol News-page in Spanish for the metropolitan area of Ferrol (i.e.: Ferrolterra) Informative Council Web-page in Spanish about Ferrolterra also known as Comarca de Ferrol The "Revista Naval" page published in Ferrol in Spanish for the "Armada Española" Aerial Views of Ferrol in North Western Spain 2004 Ferrol-San Cibrao Port Authority