Pazo de Oca
A noble estate known as the “Versailles of Galicia,” with stone-bridged pools, grape pergolas and century-old camellia gardens.
Pazo de Oca lies about 30 km southeast of Santiago in A Estrada. It is Galicia’s most famous pazo, a rural noble residence. A baroque mansion and chapel surround a courtyard, and behind them are terraced gardens: two long pools divided by a stone bridge, flowerbeds shaped like stone boats along the banks, a linden avenue, grape pergolas, and a camellia and boxwood maze. Only the gardens can be visited, and admission is about €5. Access is by car or taxi.
Opening hours
Gardens approx. 09:00–19:30 (shorter in winter); may close Mondays
Nearby sights
- Monte do Gozo
- City of Culture of Galicia
- Collegiate Church of Santa María a Real do Sar
- Mercado de Abastos
- Museo do Pobo Galego & Bonaval Park
- Monastery of San Paio de Antealtares
- Praza da Quintana
- Praza das Praterías