Discover A Teixeira: Wine, Canyons and a Medieval Bridge

The Sedente de Pedrafita was found in A Teixeira. The discovery was made during construction work at the San Martiño de Pedrafita cemetery. Ponte de Lumeares is a medieval stone bridge. It crosses the Río dos Vaos and has a single pointed arch. This arch is approximately eight metres long. The structure dates from the 13th to the 14th century. From A Teixeira, Ponte de Lumeares can be reached via the OU-0607. The distance from the parking area to the bridge is less than 100 metres.

Culture

The Sedente de Pedrafita, with a specific find location in A Teixeira, represents a historical connection to the San Martiño de Pedrafita cemetery. Ponte de Lumeares reflects another form of historical heritage: its medieval construction is made of stone and spans the Río dos Vaos with just one pointed arch. The single arch is approximately eight metres long. The structure dates from the 13th to the 14th century. To reach the bridge, the route from A Teixeira follows the OU-0607. The short section from the parking area is less than 100 metres long.

Winegrowing

Winegrowing is practised along the banks of the Sil in A Teixeira. At present, this is the predominant form of cultivation there. Family wineries in A Teixeira preserve the tradition of producing wine for their own consumption. The Festa do viño novo da Teixeira takes place every November. The festival is dedicated exclusively to new wine.

Nature

The Miradoiro da Galeana is located between Cristosende and Pedra do Sol. This viewpoint offers a view across the entire valley of the Mao Canyon. The view encompasses the entire valley area of the Mao Canyon. The Fervenza do Cachón is a waterfall approximately six metres high. Its water ends in a pool. Both landscape features are connected with the Mao area, one as a viewpoint over the valley and the other as a waterfall with a pool.

Hiking and Cycling

The PR-G 224 Ruta de A Teixeira leads into the Mao Canyon. The route offers various viewpoints. From these, a large part of the extent of the Mao Canyon can be seen. As a circular hike, the PR-G 224 Ruta de A Teixeira passes through landscapes with vineyards. The vineyards lie on the slopes of the Canyons of the Sil and Mao. For visitors who orient themselves by an established route designation, the PR-G 224 is therefore designated as a circular hike. The BTT - Circular da Teixeira begins in the forests of Monte da Carosa. From there, the route continues to Cristosende.

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