Eume
The Eume valley and its ancient woodland, between the Ares estuary and the inland hills. Few people, deep shade and Romanesque heritage surviving among the trees.
Six municipalities reading the river from top to bottom: As Pontes and Monfero upstream, A Capela and Vilarmaior in the middle, Cabanas and Pontedeume at the mouth. The Fragas do Eume are the axis, but the valley is also chestnut trees, mills and manor houses.
Municipalities in this district
Places
View allFragas do Eume
Atlantic riverside forest, one of Europe's best-preserved ancient woodlands.
HeritageMosteiro de Caaveiro
A medieval monastery hidden in a bend of the Eume, deep in the Fragas.
HeritageMosteiro de Monfero
A former Cistercian monastery with a Baroque façade commanding a quiet valley.
HeritageCastelo de Andrade
A medieval tower above Pontedeume, the only remnant of the Andrade family castle.
BeachesPraia de Cabanas
A long, sheltered beach on the Ares estuary, with dunes and full services.
NatureLago das Pontes
A large lake born from the old lignite mine, now a place for walking and birdwatching.
NatureEsteiro do Eume
The mouth of the Eume, with marshes, sandbanks and a landscape between river and estuary.