Verdes can be explored on short riverside walks or on a considerably longer hiking route. Water, stone and woodland shape the landscape along the Anllóns; the waterfalls of Verdes and a history closely connected with mills and river fishing add to its appeal. When planning your visit, it is worth distinguishing the short riverside route from the possible extensions.
Short riverside walk or longer extension?
The short path at Refuxio de Verdes is about 500 metres long. It runs along the right bank of the Anllóns, from Muíño de Pose to the Sangueiroas. This clearly defines the short option by its riverside course and endpoints. If you want to extend the walk, you can continue for another kilometre to Ponte Dona. The bridge connects the municipalities of Coristanco and Ponteceso.
It is also possible to continue as far as Ponteceso; the route from Refuxio de Verdes to there is said to cover about 14 kilometres in total. This means you can choose between a short riverside walk and a much longer hiking option. The different distances help you gauge the scale of the outing without confusing the short route with the full extension.
Waterfalls and river landscape
The Ruta dos muíños de Verdes is the hiking trail where you can see the waterfalls of Verdes. From the Refuxio de Verdes fishing refuge, access to the waterfalls of Verdes is easy and signposted. This gives visitors interested in the waterfalls a specific route that combines them with a hike.
Refuxio de Verdes lies in a landscape along the Anllóns where water, stone and woodland come together. The Refuxio de Verdes fishing area is within the Río Anllóns SAC. The recreation area has benches, tables and barbecue spots. These facilities provide a place to take a break along the trails, which themselves offer different distances.
Mills and cultural details
The Refuxio de Verdes recreation area was established in 1982, after the Instituto Nacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (ICONA) acquired and restored several mills. The mills were subsequently used as accommodation for river fishing enthusiasts. This history makes the former connection between mills, the recreation area and fishing a distinctive part of the local landscape, whether you come to Verdes mainly for the trails or the river scenery.
The Igrexa de Verdes also preserves notable details: the image of its patron saint, San Adrián, is attributed to Antonio de Meis. The parish cross dates from the final years of the 17th century; it is made of fine silver sheet on a wooden support. The image and cross add a cultural perspective on Verdes to its nature and hiking attractions.
Fishing area on the Anllóns
For 2026, the Verdes fishing area on the Anllóns River covers 7.2 kilometres between Presa do Muíño do Reigoso and A Ponte Nova da Pontedona. Fishing regulations and permits are seasonal and may change. If you plan to fish, check the applicable rules in advance. This keeps fishing as a distinct planning consideration, separate from the hiking trails and recreation area.
For the main travel overview: Coruña.
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