ムラスの天然記念物・トップ8

The oldest and largest eucalyptus tree in Spain. 61.78 meters tall and planted in 1880. It smells wonderful.

The access to Souto da Retorta, also known as Eucaliptal de Chavín, is well indicated from Viveiro to the place of Calvoso, and before reaching the Calvoso hermitage there is a dirt road on the right that leads to the parking lot on an esplanade. of Earth. At the beginning of the trail there is a sign for the Souto da Retorta Natural Monument, it talks about the history of the giant eucalyptus trees and has a small map of the path along the river meanders of the Landro River. The path is practically flat and runs between the river bank and the canal that originates in the dam of a hydroelectric plant built a kilometer further on. The trees are colossal, they all have a monumental size and a height that is difficult to reach with the naked eye due to the thickness of the branches. They are the grandparents of all the Spanish eucalyptus trees. The species adapted well to the Iberian climate and in a century and a half it has colonized numerous mountains and territories in the north and west of the peninsula.

Mega beautiful large waterfall including a large swimming pool. Depending on the water level, you can also swim well here. Even in midsummer the waterfall had a lot of water. Access is quite easy and possible through a beautiful forest area. You can park directly at the start of the trail.

The Rio Ouro nature reserve is part of the Natura 2000 network. It starts at about 800 m on the eastern slope of the Sierra do Xistral and flows into the Atlantic at Foz. The Escouridal waterfall, not far from the LU-P6306 where the Guilfonso river rushes against the granite rock from a height of 80 m, is worth seeing if you have time.

Impressive waterfall of the Loureiro river, a tributary of the Landro river. The waterfall is about 30 meters high and has a beautiful pond surrounded by native trees. The trail to the waterfall is very nice and easy to do as a family.