Interpreting the landscape and nature

At the foot of the AC-862 road coming from Neda and Ferrol, in the place of Cornide before crossing the bridge over the Grande de Xubia River, we can leave our vehicle and follow the signs to the riverside walk. Always next to the river, we can observe the small waterfalls that form its course in a dam or enjoy the flow of its waters and the mass of trees that change colour in autumn. Next we will find an arboretum with explanatory panels of different species that can be found in our forests or a curious orchard of fruit trees. The path is also sprinkled with sculptures of striking figures and even an ancient river nymph.

Before the return journey, we can stop at a recreation area which also has a children’s playground. The return can be made on the other side of the river, which will take us along a wooden footbridge between chestnut and alder trees. This route and its surroundings are included in the Galician Landscape Catalogue as an Area of Special Landscape Interest, also forming part of a Special Area of Conservation of the European Natura 2000 Network. To end the visit to this space we can go to a building known as the Pazo da Marquesa and visit its gardens where several specimens of palm trees stand out.

Road AC-862 pk 16.400 (43°31'56.88'' N / 8°04'46.99''W)