Galicia’s abandoned sites and secret surf beach draw attention

In north‑west Spain, Galicia hosts a range of striking abandoned locations, including deserted villages, ruined monasteries, old estates and former factories. These sites, many hidden from tourist maps, are promoted as cultural heritage that reflects the region’s history and invites visitors to explore and help preserve them.

Along the coast near Carballo, the remote Razo beach offers strong, year‑round surf, protected dunes and a Blue Flag award. It has become a private retreat for Spanish actors Mario and Óscar Casas, who use the isolated stretch for surfing and escaping public attention.