More than 350 hectares of native woodland shape Trabada’s natural landscape. There are also trails of varying lengths and destinations, the historic Camino Norte and numerous places of cultural and historical interest. When planning your stay, you can decide whether to focus on nature, the history of the pilgrimage route or cultural heritage.

Forests and trails: compare distances and destinations

Fraga da Vilapena is a relic forest of great scenic and cultural-historical value. Its route comes in 6- and 10-kilometre options. The Fraga da Becerreira route is approximately 6 kilometres long, so its distance is comparable to the shorter Vilapena option, while the longer option covers a different distance. Another possibility is the Route de Subida ao Picato, which leads to the summit of Picato at an altitude of 743 metres. The routes therefore differ in their stated lengths and destinations.

Fraga de Cabanela in Vilaformán also has its own distinctive character: the forest covers 110 hectares and is of great ecological interest. Together with the more than 350 hectares of native woodland, this place offers another perspective on Trabada’s forest landscape, without requiring you to follow a particular trail.

The Camino Norte and nature along the Eo

The historic Camino Norte passes through Trabada. At Abres, the route enters Galicia and crosses the Eo River via the Fornacho Bridge. A Choza is a recreation area in San Martiño, Trabada, on the Camino del Norte. At A Choza, in the Ría de Abres, there are birdwatching areas and a landing stage. The site therefore combines a clear connection with the pilgrimage route with opportunities to experience the landscape through birdwatching.

Those interested in activities on the river can also find Canoas do Eo in Trabada: the active tourism company offers descents on the Eo. River descents and birdwatching areas offer different points of interest, making them two distinct options to consider when planning your outings.

Churches, a tower and archaeological remains

Trabada’s churches preserve details from different centuries. The Church of Sante is one of the oldest in the area and dates from the 16th century. The parish church of Valboa has two surviving side altarpieces from the 17th century; the parish church of Vilaformán has an altarpiece dated 1735. In the Igrexa de Santiago de Vilapena, the main chapel contains a recently restored Baroque altarpiece, while another 16th-century altarpiece is located in the left aisle. These examples illustrate the variety of church furnishings that have been preserved.

The Torre de Terrafeita was built in 1557. Its façade bears a marble heraldic shield depicting a laurel wreath, a castle, the bust of a knight and an eagle. Its architecture and heraldic decoration offer a different way to explore history than the church altarpieces.

Megalithic burial mounds are also among Trabada’s archaeological remains. The Mámoa de As Pallaregas in Vidal comprises an almost circular mound about 16 metres in diameter, with the remains of a megalithic burial chamber. The Mámoa de Vilarbetote in Sante is considered a megalithic burial mound about 20 metres in diameter and one of the best-preserved structures in the Mariña Lucense. The Pena Grabada de Vilaformán is another historic site of interest to those interested in archaeology.

Ethnography, crafts and regional cuisine

The Centro etnográfico José Rocha presents the ethnographic heritage of Trabada and the Comarca A Mariña. Visiting hours are listed as Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; confirm in advance whether these hours apply to your visit. Those interested in traditional crafts can also visit the Casa do Cura ceramics workshop in the parish of Vilafernando. Workshops, courses and tours are offered there.

The cuisine also has a distinctly local touch: in Trabada, you can try Enfariñada, a slow-cooked dish made with wheat flour from the area, homemade eggs, water and oil. This dish adds a regional speciality to the nature and culture on offer, without requiring you to visit a particular restaurant.

Discover more destinations: Randulfe, A Pontenova, Chantada, Meirengos, Triacastela, A Ermida, Monforte De Lemos, Mondoñedo.

For the overview of the wider region: Lugo.