Who would tell the people of As Pontes which would be the birthplace of one of the most iconic beers in Spain: Estrella Galicia. 168 years ago, its founder, José María Rivera Corral, was born in the parish of the Chamoselo neighborhood and what came after, we already know. Located in the province of La Coruña and with barely just over 9000 inhabitantsthis town has great gastronomy, history and a heritage worth knowing.
The history of the ‘star’: five generations
With 100% Galician roots, it could be said that if it were not for Mexico or Cuba today we would not be able to enjoy the Estrella Galicia. José María Rivera was fourteen years old when he crossed to the other side of the Atlantic to lay the foundations of his business.
In 1906 the first beer and ice factory opened in Catro Camiños, that little by little he grew, even more so when his son, Ramón, grew up and wanted to continue the brewing legacy. In just ten years, Estrella Galicia made a name for itself in Spain and they can boast that since then its production is 100% Galician, as it They were self-sufficient with their own hop cultivation.
In the 70s they moved the factory to A Grela and today, they are building another one in Arteixo.
What to see in As Pontes
Known as Villa de los Cien Ríos, it is home to numerous bridges that give its name to this municipality. As Pontes stands out for its great natural wealth in which the forest and water are the undisputed protagonists.
Without a doubt, something you should do if you decide to visit this Galician municipality is walk along its numerous bridges, in addition to tour its small historic center full of narrow streets. It will be the perfect way to verify that the entire municipality is dotted with small chapels and churches of great heritage wealth.
The largest artificial lake in Europe
The beach or lake of As Pontes is the largest artificial lake in Europesince it reaches 5 kilometers in length and 200 meters in depth. The truth is that it has a curious origin, since it was created by Endesa to fill the gap occupied by the old mine, which is why the course of the Eume River was diverted for four years.
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