Xuvia-Castro Protected Area

The rivers Xuvia and Castro give name to an area protected by the SCI (Site of Community Importance) distinction. There are two natural spaces under the Xuvia – Castro SCI. On one hand, the section of the river Grande de Xubia and its main tributary, the Castro. On the other, the Forgoselo mountain range. The riparian vegetation is in a very good state of conservation. In the same area, we find different habitats: sandy plains, natural lakes, temporary ponds or oak and chestnut forests. The Forgoselo mountain range presents soft shapes and its landscape varies, finding small forests and vast grasslands. From Racamonde peak, the highest point which is 537 metres high, the views are breathtaking. On a clear day you can see much of the mountain range and As Pontes, together with the estuaries of Ferrol and Ares. The Xuvia – Castro protected area covers seven municipalities: A Capela, Moeche, Narón, Neda, San Sadurniño, As Somozas and As Pontes. There are many hiking trails that allow this natural landscape to be discovered from different perspectives.