For a trip to Entrimo, nature, hiking trails and local history offer different areas of focus. One striking natural formation is Castelo da Pica, a natural monument made up of vertically stacked granite rocks about nine metres high. River landscapes, paths and historic buildings offer further perspectives. When choosing accommodation, it helps to first consider whether you would rather spend your time outdoors, at waterside destinations, or also visiting a museum and exploring architectural history.
Natural Monuments and Water
The Mirador de O Pedreiriño was established in 1980 as a recreational area with tables, fountains and a stone enclosure. Its panoramic views take in parts of the municipality of Entrimo, the mountain ridge of the Sierra de O Xurés–Gerês Natural Park and parts of the Limia Valley. Baixa Limia–Serra do Xurés Natural Park is part of a cross-border protected area that it shares with Portugal’s Peneda-Gerês National Park.
Pozo Caído and its waterfalls lie along the Pacín River; they can be reached for swimming from the Área Recreativa das Perdices in Entrimo. Swimming conditions may vary by season. Check them in advance if you are planning your visit around swimming. Numerous rapids and waterfalls form along the river in the Corga das Rozadas area, some with small natural pools. The route to the Corga das Rozadas waterfall leads from Entrimo along a road towards Queguas, followed by a path down to the river; local conditions may vary.
From Olelas, the Pozas de Mallón can be reached by walking or driving about three kilometres. Paths and bridges over the Barcia River allow you to cross the border between Spain and Portugal.
Routes on Different Scales
The Vieiro das Mámoas is a 49-kilometre circular hiking route through Verea, Bande, Lobeira, Lobios and Entrimo. By comparison, the path to the Pozas de Mallón is an approximately three-kilometre access route from Olelas to a natural attraction. The figures therefore represent different kinds of outings: a circular route through five municipalities and an access route that can be covered on foot or by car.
Culture and Local Events
The Museo Pura Santos is a public municipal museum. It opened on 29 March 2014 and is dedicated to the local teacher Pura Santos. The Casa de Represa manor house was built in 1748 in Casal de Alén by the priest D. Antonio Manjón. The Porta do Parque de Entrimo is housed in a restored traditional building. As an information and interpretation centre, it presents Baixa Limia–Serra do Xurés Natural Park and its distinctive geomorphology.
A recurring event in the calendar is the Fiesta de exaltación de la empanada de Forquellas y la carne de vaca cachena de Entrimo. It takes place annually on the first Sunday in June and celebrates Empanada de Forquellas and Cachena beef from the Serra de O Quinxo. The specific programme may change; check the event details if you would like to plan your trip around the festival.
Recreation Area by the River Pools
The recreation area by Pacín includes a riverside walking area, picnic tables with benches and a dog area. The municipal pools of Pacín consist of three pools at different water levels. If you would like to plan your stay around these pools, check their current accessibility in advance.
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