Route 4. Ortigueira: estuaries, geology and tradition

Explore estuaries with birds, vestiges of ancient oceans and vibrant traditional culture in a landscape with deep roots.

Duration: 1 full day.

Discover Ortigueira, a land where geological history intertwines with life and traditions. Start at Morouzos beach and explore Santo Antonio beach. Feel the immensity of the landscape from O Picón viewpoint, where “The Best Bench in the World” offers panoramic views and distant memories of a glacial past.

Next, head into the historic centre of Ortigueira and stroll along its seafront promenade, ideal for bird watching in the estuary. Explore the remains of the Punta dos Prados castro and the historic Garita da Vela, guardians of the coast. End your tour at the Muíño de Mareas de Senra a unique structure that harnessed the power of the sea for grinding.