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It is a beautiful waterfall located on the Barbantiño River, in the province of Ourense, Galicia. With a waterfall of about 20 meters, it is one of the most impressive natural landscapes in the area. Surrounded by a lush and green environment, the waterfall is ideal for those who enjoy hiking and contact with nature.

The Concello de Maside actively supports the ongoing excavations in the Castro de Santa Mariña. These efforts, led by archaeologist Andrés Rodríguez Sobrino, seek to improve the cultural and tourist attraction of the site. Since 2020, the site has been gaining recognition as a valuable cultural and tourism asset for the municipality of Maside. Whether you are drawn to ancient mysteries or scenic beauty, a visit to Castro de Santa Mariña promises an enriching experience. 🏰🌿

The Santa Mariña fort, located 326 meters away. high above sea level, it is located in the parish of Maside, to the east it has the Barbantiño River and to the west the Listanco stream, both rivers join at the foot of the southern slope of the mountain. Its necropolis is made up of two graves, one of them excavated directly into the rock, it has an anthropomorphic topology, that is, it has the socket to adjust the head in the shape of a horseshoe, it is not complete, it is missing the part of the feet, therefore size seems to have belonged to a teenager, it does not have a fit for the roof slabs. The second tomb is freestanding, looking like a sarcophagus, it does not have a marked head and its typology is rectangular, it is slightly tilted on one of its sides, it is an adult. These burials belong to the Middle Ages, possibly around the 10th century.

The Fervenza do Barbantiño jump overcomes a difference in height of about 15 meters above the rocky ground and in the rainy season it becomes a true spectacle. However, its course is subject to the rules of a mini hydroelectric plant from the late 1990s that reduces its flow during certain times of the year. To get to this beautiful fervenza, just follow the Barbantiño Natural Trail downstream. From the OU-524 bridge over the river you can take the route, since this is the shortest way to get there, with a distance of only 1.7 km. In any case, it is advisable to start the route from the thermal springs in O Bañiño, in A Forxa, and travel the more than 7 km of beautiful and incomparable path, until you reach the San Fiz bridge.

There are several beautiful waterfall cascades here. In the summer, the large waterfall does not carry as much water, but there is still enough water in the pools to bathe. Also perfect for chilling out and enjoying the sun, as there are many loungers.

The path ends along a bridge over the water of the Barbantiño that offers a spectacular view of the waterfall as it falls in four levels, forming pools between the rocks.