This is a circular route of about 7.5 km that starts and ends in the village of San Martín de Oscos. We start the route next to the tourist office going up to A Bouza, where we will contemplate an exceptional view of the village.
Crossing an oak forest we continue towards Labiarón, Loujedo and Villamañe, towns where we will find magnificent examples of traditional architecture. We go back into the native forest and reach a viewpoint where we can take a break to rest and observe the landscape. We continue towards San Martín crossing the village of Deilán and a dense forest of oak and birch trees. In A Trapela we recommend a detour a few meters to visit the mine of Pena Teixeira, typical example of mining model more abundant in the region, we can access a gallery and observe the trenches and the front of exploitation. On the way back to the village it is also advisable to stop to observe Cabeza Da Villa, an impressive 17th century mansion. At the Loujedo detour we can choose to follow an alternative section that takes us to the castro of Deilán and the chapel of Carmen, cross Deilán again and return along the main route to San Martín de Oscos.
The route is made up of two circular sections starting and ending in the center of Villanueva. The longer one, about 12 km, coincides in part with the forest route.
The route begins in the recreational area of Pumares; we cross the road and head parallel to the river to Pumares, a village of old ferreira activity, where we can still see the remains of an old mallet. From here, along a marked path, and leaving the river Agüeira to our left, we continue a slight ascent into a legendary forest characterized by riparian species (alders, ashes, willows, and hazelnut trees) and by oaks and chestnut trees that with their whimsical shapes are true monuments.
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Route of nature and ethnography that begins next to the house of culture in Santa Eulalia de Oscos.
The itinerary begins in Teixo, where after leaving the vehicle and passing the last houses we start an easy walk along the road that connects this town with Santa Marina, leaving it to the right by a wide dirt track that leads us after a slight descent to the Arroyo das Mestas.
The route starts in the town of A Espía (Vegadeo) and is accessed through the AS-11 road that connects Vegadeo with Los Oscos.