A Lama town hall

A Lama Town Hall (Spanish: Casa Consistorial; Galician: Casa do Concello) is the administrative seat of the municipality of A Lama, in the province of Pontevedra, in the region of Galicia, northwestern Spain. The building stands at Avda. do Concello 1, right in the centre of the town, and serves as the seat of local government for a municipality of roughly 2,500 residents.

Where is A Lama town hall located?

A Lama is an inland municipality within the comarca of Pontevedra, covering an area of around 112 km² at an average elevation of 431 metres above sea level. The town hall sits at the heart of the settlement and acts as a natural reference point for visitors, with roads branching out from it toward the rural hamlets and natural sites scattered across the municipality.

What is the history behind this place?

The area has been settled since megalithic times, between 4000 and 2000 BC, as shown by burial mounds known as mámoas, preserved at Portela de la Cruz, O Suído, O Seixo and Antas. A Bronze Age find from the municipality — an Argaric-type sword — is now displayed at the Museum of Pontevedra. Three Castro-culture hillfort sites have also been identified within the municipality: Monte do Castro in Gaxate, Monte do Castro in A Lama itself, and Xende. During the medieval period, the surrounding lands were split between the Archbishopric of Santiago and the lordship of Soutomaior, a division that shaped local administration long before the modern municipality took shape.

What natural attractions are nearby?

A Lama is a predominantly rural municipality that has seen growing interest from visitors drawn to its countryside and quiet, away from urban centres. Among its best-known sites is the A Freixa waterfall, a steep and scenic drop considered one of the most striking in Pontevedra province, along with the Porta do Alén (Portalén), a rock formation known locally as the "gateway to the afterlife." The hilly, green landscape of the municipality has made it an increasingly popular destination for hiking.

How can you reach or contact the town hall?

The municipal offices are located at Avda. do Concello 1, 36830 A Lama. The town hall can be reached by phone at 986 76 82 38 or by email at oficinas@concellodalama.com. It is a natural starting point for exploring the surrounding villages and natural sites, so a visit to the municipality is often best begun right at its administrative centre.

Frequently asked questions

Where is A Lama located? A Lama is a municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain, covering around 112 km².

How many people live in A Lama? The municipality has a population of roughly 2,500 residents, making it a small rural community.

What are the oldest traces of settlement in the area? The earliest evidence dates back to megalithic times (4000–2000 BC), including preserved burial mounds and three identified Castro-culture hillfort sites.

What attracts visitors to A Lama? Mainly the A Freixa waterfall and the Porta do Alén rock formation, along with the municipality's rural, scenic character.

How can you contact the town hall? By phone at 986 76 82 38 or by email at oficinas@concellodalama.com.