Guided environmental route in Chelo-Río Mandeo
This route reveals the best coastal Atlantic forests of the Mariñas Coruñesas e Terras do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve, which are the habitat of several species of ferns from the Tertiary era, most of them endangered, and also of unique jewels such as the small salamander rabilarga.
We will walk beside the waters of the river Mandeo, which are home to protected species such as the river mussel, the scarce salmon and the endangered lamprey. You will enjoy these points of interest:
- Mandeo forests: the last Atlantic forests.
- Endangered flora and fauna: the daffodils, the salamander rabilarga, the river mussel, the lizard of the sierra...
- Ferns from the Tertiary era
- Fishing for salmon and sea bream
- The old spa of Bocelo and the mill of Chelo: history and tradition
- The boat pilgrimage of Caneiros
- Possible visit to the pre-Romanesque Church of Santa Olaia de la Espenuca (Coirós)
During our walk along the banks of the Mandeo River, you will have the opportunity to discover how the water of the river has been creating its path over millions of years, stimulating a lot of life and forests in its surroundings. On its way to the sea, it will reveal its hidden exceptional values, real natural and cultural treasures, seasoned with relaxing watery sounds.
Enjoy a route guided by an expert in heritage interpretation who will accompany us on our journey and help us to discover the valuable flora, fauna, history, human uses... of the Natural Area in an enjoyable and fun way.
Join us on this exciting walk through the forest, investigating the banks of the river Mandeo that flows through this valuable territory as a true artery of life!