Formaris: English Way, Forests and Cultural Heritage

Formarís is located in the parish of Enfesta. This parish lies within the municipality of Santiago de Compostela. The section of the English Way in question lies within the municipality of Santiago de Compostela, in the area of the parish of Enfesta. The route passes close to Castro de Formarís and through an area with a traditional path structure and tree cover. The final stage of the English Way leads from Sigüeiro to Santiago de Compostela. On this stage, the route passes through the oak forest of Bosque Encantado.

Route and landscape

The stage in question has a low level of difficulty. It is 16.5 kilometres long. The estimated duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Along this section, small, lightly trafficked roads run parallel to the N-550 on the right. The circular route 13 A Sionlla – Agualada – O Carballal – Lavacolla has its own route designation. The circular route is 16.99 kilometres long. Its level of difficulty is moderate. The estimated duration of the circular route is 339 minutes.

This means that different route details are available for planning the day. The English Way describes the section from Sigüeiro to Santiago de Compostela, while the circular route includes several place names in its name. Both route descriptions specify their own length, level of difficulty and time estimate. In the case of the English Way, the small, lightly trafficked roads running parallel to the N-550 on the right are also part of the route described. The oak forest of Bosque Encantado is likewise located along this final stage.

Nature

The area of the parish of Enfesta, where Formarís is located, is shaped by the Sionlla River. Portagueiro and Salgueiro are tributaries of this river. Fragas de Formarís is a worthwhile place to visit because of its ecological value. Fragas de Formarís and Reboredo are among the typical Galician forests. These forests consist of various types of Atlantic woodland communities. In Galicia, they consist predominantly of English oak trees of the species Quercus robur.

Culture

Castro de Formariz is located in Formariz, in the parish of A Enfesta, and is a fortified settlement. Castro de Formarís dates from the Bronze Age. A Roda dos Mouros is located in the surroundings of Formarís. A Roda dos Mouros is also known by the names Castro de Enfesta and Castro de Vilasuso. The site preserves a central interior area. This interior area is oval. To the east, a terrace is bounded by a parapet. The church of San Cristovo de Enfesta is located in the surroundings of Formarís. It was first built there around the 12th century. The Sionlla de Arriba Mill is one of the cultural heritage elements in the surroundings of Formarís.

The place Roxos also belongs to the same broader context.

Surroundings

The parish of Enfesta, where Formarís is located, is connected to Santiago de Compostela by the N-550 road. Another connection is provided by the railway line between A Coruña and Ourense.

To the broader travel overview: Santiago De Compostela.