Mount Pindo

Mount Pindo — mountain which located in Galicia, Spain. It is the most important mountain in the history of Galicia. Elevation of Pindo is 627 metres.GeographyMountain is located in the Atlantic coast near Carnota. Mountain prevent connections between villages.Since 2014 it is part of Natura 2000 special area of conservation of Monte Pindo and Carnuta. The area covers 4674 hectares. A number or rare animals live in the area, including otter, many bats, black-throated loon and peregrine falcon. Local environmentalists are campaigning to develop the area to full nature park.In 2013 there was a devastating wildfire at Monte Pindo. It burned more than 1600 hectares of forest.HistoryThe is evidence of human presesnce from 6000 years ago in form of ceramic findings. In 10th century bishop of Iria Flavia ordered a castle to be built on slopes of the mountain to protect the area from attacks from the sea. The castle was occupied by several noble families of Galicia until it was destroyed in 1467 war. After that treasure hunters have destroyed the remaining walls.Another fort on the mountain was called Peñafiel: there have also been hermitages, wells and paths. During the Spanish Civil war mountain was used as a refuge to secape from the enemy.MythologyThe mountain is regarded as mythical place. Several legends are related to celts which occupied the area in ancient times. It is said the mountain was their Mount Olympos where they made sacrifices. The lush nature connects the place to fertility, which has encouraged pilgrimage of couples wishing to get more children.