Pazo de Meirás
Monument Historic Galician manor once Franco family summer residence
A historic Galician pazo and grounds in Sada, long associated with Francisco Franco; visitors come for the manor’s architecture, formal gardens and to examine the site’s modern political history.
Pazo de Meirás is a 19th-century Galician manor house (pazo) located near the coastal town of Sada in the province of A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. It is notable for its 20th-century association with General Francisco Franco.
The estate includes the main manor building, tower elements and surrounding grounds typical of a Galician pazo. Interest in the site stems largely from its architecture and its role in 20th-century Spanish history rather than as a large public park or museum complex.
Constructed as a rural aristocratic residence in the 19th century, the pazo later became the summer residence of General Francisco Franco during his rule. Ownership and use of the property were the subject of legal disputes in the 21st century that resulted in its return to public ownership.
The pazo sits near the coastal town of Sada in northwestern Galicia, in the province of A Coruña, within sight of the Galician coastline and the Atlantic influence on the landscape.
- Ownership history: Taken into public ownership following Spanish court rulings in 2020 and subject to administrative decisions regarding public access and use.
Best Time to Visit Pazo de Meirás #
For Pazo de Meirás, late spring through early autumn offers the best balance of mild weather and lighter crowds.
Weather & Climate near Pazo de Meirás #
Pazo de Meirás'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 6°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1102 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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