Spaces in nature
Fragas do Eume Natural Park
The Fragas do Eume, which stretches through five municipalities, in one of the best-preserved Atlantic forests in Europe. The forest is a Natural Park and is the main tourist attraction of Ferrolterra – Rías Altas. Fragas do Eume can be reached from A Capela, Pontedeume, Cabanas, Monfero or As Pontes, all the municipalities that contain the forest, which is listed as a Natural Park since 1997. The forest is a sanctuary for the flora and fauna of the region. Among the flora you can find oak, ash, alder, chestnut, birch, holly and arbutus trees. Some of these tree species have been around for millions of years and they flank the river Eume as it flows into the estuary of Ares. Among the fauna, there is a great diversity of mammals, amphibians (13 of the 15 species found in Galicia), reptiles and birds. Otters, deer, salamanders, falcons, blackbirds can all be seen and enjoyed in the park. There are also some endangered species in this natural park, like the Iberian wolf. The monastery of Caaveiro is perched on a hilly rock in Fragas do Eume. It was built back in the 10th century. Read more about the monasteries of the destination.