The Foxo do Lobo do Salas is located in the Veiga de Requiás, within the Baixa Limia-Serra de Xurés Nature Park. When planning a hike, it is worth distinguishing between routes by their course: one route first leads to Portugal and then descends to Requiás; another is a circular route that starts and ends in Guntumil. There is also an ecological trail between Xermade and Requiás. This lets you choose outings by route type and destinations, rather than just by distance.

Choose hiking routes by their course

The Ruta Guntumil-Portela de Pitôes-Requias is 11 kilometers long, takes approximately three hours and is of moderate to high difficulty. The time given is an estimate; local trail conditions may change. The route first leads to Portugal, then descends to Requiás. It offers views of the peaks of Fontefría; on the descent, the Fervenza da Fecha waterfall lies on the Regato de Portela. Check local trail conditions before setting out.

The Rota de Padín is a 12-kilometer circular route that starts and ends in Guntumil. It passes through Padín, the Refuxio do Pisco and Portela de Pitôes to Requiás, then returns to Guntumil. Compared with the 11-kilometer route, the main difference is the course: the Rota de Padín forms a loop, while the other route descends to Requiás after its section in Portugal. The distance differs by just one kilometer.

Another hiking option is the 7-kilometer ecological trail connecting Xermade and Requiás. It is shorter than the two longer routes and links two places. For mountain biking, routes in the Serra do Xurés BTT Center pass through Requiás, among other places. Check which routes are currently available before setting out.

Landscape and built heritage

A viewpoint offers sweeping views across the comarca of A Baixa Limia. In the foreground is the Salas Reservoir, with the Serra do Xurés rising to the left.

The Igrexa de Santiago de Requias has an ornate façade with pilasters, cornices, pinnacles and baquetones, along with a stepped bell gable. Pilasters are flat vertical wall features, while cornices are horizontal features. These terms can help you take a closer look at the façade: it combines different shapes and directions rather than forming a single smooth surface.

The built heritage also includes the restored Forno comunal de Requiás, a communal oven. It complements the church by offering another glimpse of local everyday life: baking together as a community.

The Feast Day of Virxe do Castro

The feast of Virxe do Castro is traditionally held on August 15. It includes the ascent and descent between the parish community and the sanctuary. If you plan to visit at this time, check the arrangements for this year locally. The feast day thus offers a specific seasonal reference point for travel planning, while hiking routes can be chosen according to the course you prefer.

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