Turismo de Galicia

The upper limit of the region is reached at the peak of the Pena Trevinca (2,127 m), Pena Negra (2,123 m) and Pena Survia (2,122 m) which crown this extensive protected space linked to the Natural Park of the Sanabria lake (Zamora). Here, an outstanding formation of natural lakes and other elements of glacial origin can be seen. On the west Galicia slope, whose waters drain into the Sil basin, the Xares and the Bibei present beautiful pictures of high mountain rivers during a thaw.

Because of the remoteness of the region it has remained relatively isolated, although its ecological balance is also fragile. One of its increasingly well-known acts has been the conservation of the "Teixadal de Casaio" (yew forest of Casaio). This is a small group of three hundred centuries-old yew trees which form a forest which is unique in Europe. Another one is the existence of a pair of golden eagles, an important element in the region's bird life.

The main access point starts from A Veiga, close to the Prada dam, from where the mountain range can be reached from the small villages on the borders of the protected space. For example, Xares, with a game reserve; the A Ponte mills and the houses of Corzos set between great oval rocks.

To the south, the road to the village of Pradorramisquedo via the winding road from Viana do Bolo takes us close to the banks of the River Bibei sculpted into the stone. From here there is an easy route to Porto, on the Zamora side. The Teixadal of Casaio, on the other hand, is located in the extreme north of the area, in the municipality of Carballeda de Valdeorras. There is a long route on foot from the Fonte da Cova station (1,800 m).