Sar (river) facts for kids
The Sar River is a waterway located in Galicia, Spain. It begins its journey near the famous city of Santiago de Compostela. The river then flows through a lovely area called the A Maía valley. It travels for over 30 kilometres (19 mi) before joining the Ulla River near the town of Padron.
Exploring the Sar River
The Sar River is more than just a waterway; it has a rich history and cultural importance in Galicia. People have known about this river for a very long time.
Ancient Mentions
Long ago, a Roman writer named Pomponius Mela wrote about the Sar River. He mentioned it in his book, which was written around 45 AD. This shows that the Sar River was important even in ancient times.
A Poet's Inspiration
The Sar River is also famous because of a well-known Galician poet, Rosalía de Castro. She wrote a very popular collection of poems titled En las Orillas del Sar. This means "On the Banks of the Sar" in Castilian Spanish. Her poems show how much the river meant to her and to the people of Galicia.
See also
In Spanish: Río Sar para niños
- List of rivers of Spain
- Rivers of Galicia
