A Mezquita: A Historic Borderland in Galicia

Located in the province of Ourense, A Mezquita is a mountain municipality in the Frieiras area, historically linked to the borderland between Galicia, Castile, and Portugal. Its documented history includes the overnight stay of Juana I of Castile and Philip the Fair in 1507, conflicts connected to the wars with Portugal in the 17th century, and episodes during the Peninsular War.
Population: around 1,000 inhabitants.
Highlights: The Church of San Martiño, mountain landscapes, and natural surroundings suited to hiking and rural tourism.