What to see and do in O Cádavo

O Cádavo is the small village capital of the concello of Baleira, in the province of Lugo, surrounded by a privileged natural setting and a stop on the Primitive Way. Here nature takes centre stage: the Fraga da Marronda, a native Galician forest of over 600 hectares home to wild boar, roe deer and eagles; the Cova dos Mouros, a rock shelter at 870 metres of altitude; and the A Cortevella recreation area, beside the meanders of the Eo river.

Like many municipalities in the mountains of Lugo, O Cádavo also suffers from a significant process of depopulation and demographic ageing.

Would you like to walk this part of the Camino with your accommodation booked for every stage? These organised trips pass through O Cádavo: Primitive Way from Oviedo to Lugo and Camino Primitivo from Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela.

A Fraga da Marronda

The Fraga de A Marronda is an exceptional example of Galician autochthonous forest in O Cádavo. Covering more than six hundred hectares in a perfect state of conservation, it is home to hundreds of species of trees and shrubs alongside spectacular fauna, including wild boar, roe deer, foxes, sparrowhawks, and golden eagles.

This impressive forest is a scenic treasure that offers changing landscapes throughout the year: from the intense green of spring and summer to the yellow and ochre tones of autumn, finally turning white when winter snow reaches these latitudes.

A Cova dos Mouros

Located in the village of Santiago de A Fontaneira at an altitude of 870 metres, Cova dos Mouros sits in the foothills of the Serra da Lastra. The archaeological site is situated within a small natural rock shelter approximately 21.5 metres deep.

The interior of the cavity has a slight funnel shape, measuring 6.60 metres wide and 3.15 metres high at the entrance, dimensions that gradually decrease as you move deeper into the shelter.

A Cortevella Recreational Area

In the A Cortevella Recreational Area, natural beauty and human intervention merge to create one of the most beautiful spots in Baleira. Here, the River Eo surprises visitors with its impressive meanders, forming a capricious landscape shaped by fluvial erosion.

From its viewpoint, you can contemplate this natural wonder. The area features picnic spots for a pleasant day by the river. Additionally, hiking enthusiasts can follow the Ruta da Mina, a short trail along the banks of the Eo leading to an old gold mine, or simply walk along the meander the river carves through this location.

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