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The Fraga of Catasós

Lalín, Deza, Pontevedra

1 Villages · 6 Monuments · 4 Nature · 3 Activities · 2 Curiosities · 1 Historical milestones · 1 Food and drink

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The Fraga of Catasós

Nature · Lalín, Deza, Pontevedra

Oak and chestnut wood declared a natural monument in the year 2000, with chestnut trees of exceptional stature that are among the tallest in Europe. It is the most protected singular forest in the Deza region. Also called the carballeira or souto de Quiroga, it covers about 4.5 hectares some 4 kilometres from Lalín, alongside the N-525 between Santiago and Ourense; oaks dominate the whole, but it stands out above all for its centuries-old chestnut trees, some up to five metres in circumference and more than thirty in height. It is home to protected species such as the spring snowflake, endemic to Galicia and northern Portugal, and the stag beetle. A well-signposted, short and easy riverside walk allows it to be toured.

Photo: Lameiro (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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