Discover Outeiro de Rei

Hiking

The Camiño do Miño hiking route runs for 18 km through Outeiro de Rei and partly along the Miño River. The approximately 2 km-long, easy circular Ruta da Insua de Seivane leads to Insua de Seivane, an island formed in the riverbed of the Miño. The Ruta da Insua de Seivane crosses the Ponte Colgante de Parada. Its route also follows a fishermen’s path around the island.

Nature

The Ruta da Insua de Seivane is located in the core area of the Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve and, in particular, in the Parga-Ladra-Támoga Special Protection Area. Marcelle Natureza is located within the Natura 2000 network as a Site of Community Importance. Marcelle Natureza is also located in the Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve. Outeiro de Rei is one of the municipalities in the Parga-Ladra-Támoga Natura 2000 area. Fishing, as well as recreation and swimming in good weather, takes place at Campo de Santa Isabel.

Landscape

The Penas de Rodas consist of two granite masses at an altitude of 619 m. From there, there is a broad view across the Terra Chá plain. The mountain A Pena da Culpa lies in the wider regional surroundings of Outeiro de Rei. The mountain A Pena de Fornos lies in the wider regional surroundings of Outeiro de Rei. The summit Pico Casa lies in the wider regional surroundings of Outeiro de Rei. The Serra da Cova da Serpe mountain range lies in the wider regional surroundings of Outeiro de Rei.

Getting there

Outeiro de Rei is crossed by the N-VI, which runs between Madrid and A Coruña. Outeiro de Rei can be reached between Madrid and A Coruña via the Autovía del Noroeste A-6, using exit km 507.

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Other destinations

Other destinations: Doade, Guitiriz, Cospeito, Faro, Xermade, Portomarín, Carballedo and Mera.

Culture and history

The Casa Forte de Outeiro de Rei originated as a medieval fortress from the 15th century. It was initially inhabited by the Irish O'Kelly family; later, it passed into the ownership of the Gayoso family. The Museo Interactivo da Historia de Lugo is located in the surroundings of Outeiro de Rei. The Museo Provincial De Lugo is located in the surroundings of Outeiro de Rei. The Galeria La Catedral is located in the surroundings of Outeiro de Rei. The Museo Diocesano y Catedralicio de Lugo is located in the surroundings of Outeiro de Rei. The pottery of Bonxe is passed down hereditarily within families.

To the higher-level travel overview: Lugo.