Galicia Tourist Guide 2018

Punta Robaleira lighthouse

Doniños beach

Galic ia, a natural wonderland

according to legend , by reincarnated souls. The waters that lap the shores of the paradise-like beaches located in Pontevedra's municipality of Can- gas , however, are quite a bit calmer. Located between the Pontevedra and Vigo rías, Costa da Vela's find white sand will be certain to impress you. Next, you'll swap the coast for the mountains . In Pena Trevinca , which is 2,127 meters high and located in Ourense's region of Valdeorras , du- ring the melting season the rivers gush down the slopes, through Eu- rope's only yew tree forest.

In addition to national and natural parks, Galicia also has nature pre- serves , such as its Protected Land- scapes , Natural Monuments , Natu- ral Resource Special Protection Areas , which are tied to Local Pla- ces of Importance , and Biosphere Reserves . To the north of Lugo, in Viveiro , you will see Avó de Chavín (Chavín’s grandfather) . One of Spain's tallest trees, this 62-meter eucalyptus , is located in Souto da Retorta . On the Ártabra Coast of A Coruña is the Serra da Capelada , Spain's tallest cliffs. Amid the fog you will see wild horses , stone walls reaching into the ferocious sea , and shrines visited,

Six areas of Galicia have been de- clared a biosphere preserve . Con- centrated in Ourense and Lugo, the main features of these preserves are rivers and mountains. The River Ar- noia runs through the Área de Alla- riz preserve, in Ourense. In this same province you will also find Xurés , which is known for its varied forest. In Lugo, pallozas , or traditional houses used for centuries, dot the Os Ancares Sierra . To the north is the preserve composed of the Eo River , Oscos and Terras de Burón . The wa- ters of the Eo irrigate the entire area. Around Galicia's longest river you will find the Terras doMiño , through which the Way of Saint James passes.

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