Loira: Reservoir, Trails and History

Holiday apartment in Loira between the reservoir and cultural trails

Loira borders the As Forcadas Reservoir and combines a waterscape with trails and sites of cultural and historical significance. Sailing and canoeing are possible at the municipal landing stage. This gives you a clear choice between days on the water and activities on land. When looking for a holiday apartment in Loira, you can use this combination as a starting point for planning your trip.

Short routes can be taken along the trails by the As Forcadas Reservoir. This provides a second, less extensive option for an active day alongside the landing stage. When choosing accommodation in Loira, you can therefore consider whether you are looking for a short route or a longer hiking stage.

Hiking with specific routes

The Monte Penedos circular trail (Loira-Pantín) offers a specific point of reference: it is 4,531 metres long and begins and ends at the car park of Bar O Suizo in Loira. Returning to the same car park makes the route easy to follow. This allows you to classify it as a circular trail and compare its length directly with other days of hiking.

The Camino de San Andrés de Teixido also passes through Loira. The section in Valdoviño is 11.5 km long, while the full route covers 50 km. These two figures help you view a local section and the complete route as different planning scales. When looking for a holiday home in Loira, it may therefore be decisive whether you want to focus on a limited stage or the broader route framework.

Old church and local culture

The old church of San Pedro de Loira is a partially ruined building. The history of the church and its cemetery is connected with the history of the As Forcadas Reservoir. The church is also a mandatory stop on one stage of the Andadas to San Andrés de Teixido organised by the Concello de Valdoviño. At this site, architectural remains, the cemetery and the tradition of the trail come together, providing a specific point of interest for visitors who want to experience the landscape and history together.

The new parish church of Loira houses a Baroque altarpiece salvaged from the old church. Over a period of two years, the Concello de Valdoviño organised activities related to Samaín in the vicinity of the old church and the San Pedro de Loira cemetery. Together, the altarpiece, old church and Samaín activities offer different cultural ways to experience Loira, without requiring you to commit to just one type of excursion.

Castro de Crecente is surrounded by green hills and valleys and is considered a destination for hiking and nature exploration. The focus there is on the terrain, landscape and outdoor experience. This combination appeals to visitors who want to combine active trails, water and local culture in one stay.

For the broader travel overview: Valdoviño.