Fonte Dos Cabalos
Monument Historic stone fountain associated with local horses
Rural spring and stone fountain in Galicia set along countryside paths; walkers pause here for a rest and local rural scenery.
Tips for Visiting Fonte Dos Cabalos #
- Look for worn grooves in the stone-locals say the marks were from horses' hooves and not every guide knows to point them out.
- Visit early morning when the light slants across the granite and the local birds are loud; the place is quiet by mid-afternoon.
- Ask a nearby villager for the legend attached to this spring-oral variants differ and the stories are the point.
Best Time to Visit Fonte Dos Cabalos #
Mild springs and autumns are the most atmospheric times to see this small rural fountain; mid-summer can be busy with local families.
Weather & Climate near Fonte Dos Cabalos #
Fonte Dos Cabalos's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1741 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (225 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (201 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (248 mm) and partly cloudy skies.