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The Portela da Canda Pass, also known as the Canda Pass or simply A Canda, is a mountain pass of great geographical, historical, and cultural value that connects Galicia (province of Ourense) with Castile and León (province of Zamora). Located in the Sierra Segundera mountain range, within the Galician Massif, it has traditionally been a crossing point for travelers, merchants, and pilgrims. It forms part of the Sanabrés Way of St. James, an extension of the Silver Route (Vía de la Plata), and is the entry point into Galicia for pilgrims coming from the south. The surrounding area features Jacobean sculptures and wayside crosses (cruceiros) that guide the route, the work of the artist Nicanor Carballo.

a spectacular area for nature sports

The view of Lake Sanabria from the Neveira Viewpoint is one of the most spectacular in the natural park. This viewpoint is located near the Monastery of San Martín de Castañeda, on a route that combines history, nature, and breathtaking panoramas.

Beautiful routes with spectacular viewpoints over the Lake on the Monks Route. During this time of year with the heat, it is better to do it at dawn until 1 pm maximum or after 7:00 pm.

The climb to Laguna de los Peces can be done by car, motorcycle or bicycle. Motor vehicles have parking available a few hundred meters before. It is always open. In winter months you must ensure that the accesses are free of snow/ice. There are many cycling fans who ascend here after overcoming 17 km of moderate but continuous climbing. Mountain bikes can ascend to San Martín de Castañeda on roads, but the last kilometers must be on the road. The same happens for descent. It is advisable to bring warm clothing because it is almost always cold near the Lagoon. It is recommended that cyclists wear a vest to keep warm on the way down.

Founded in the s. X by a group of Mozarabic monks, this monastery is the last preserved of the Zamora Cistercian buildings. Consolidated in the s. XII on a possible ancient Visigothic foundation, this late Romanesque monastery with a Renaissance façade embedded in the 16th century. XVI, still presides over Lake Sanabria. It is visitable, having a museum of sacred art and the well-preserved church.

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Lake Sanabria is a very wine place to enjoy the area