As Ferreiras – Way of St. James and Chestnut Culture

Pilgrimage Route

Catro Ventos is located on the Via de la Plata, a route of the Way of St. James. The Centro de Servizos ao Viaxeiro is also located along this pilgrimage route. The Roteiro Europeo da Castaña connects sections that you can cover on foot, on horseback or by bicycle.

Culture

The Centro de Interpretación da Castaña is located in the village of La Iglesia. La Iglesia lies in the parish of Trasestrada. The centre is housed in a restored former rectory. In the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras lies Vinha da Soutilha. Vinha da Soutilha is an ancient site.

In the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras lies Castle of Santo Estêvão. Castle of Santo Estêvão is a castle. Also in the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras is the Centro Cultural Solar dos Condes de Vinhais. The Centro Cultural Solar dos Condes de Vinhais is a museum. Castelo De Vinhais Torreão is likewise located in the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras. Castelo De Vinhais Torreão is a castle.

Landscape and Trails

Serra Nova lies in the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras. Serra Nova is a mountain. Alto do Lombo da Trave is also located in the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras. Alto do Lombo da Trave is a mountain. Cimo do Atalho, a mountain, is also located in the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras. Serra das Travessas lies in the wider regional surroundings of As Ferreiras. Serra das Travessas is also a mountain.

The names of the mountains range from Serra Nova via Alto do Lombo da Trave and Cimo do Atalho to Serra das Travessas. Each of these four places mentioned is classified as a mountain. The Roteiro Europeo da Castaña complements these landscape features with sections that can be covered on foot, on horseback and by bicycle.

Food and Drink

The Área de servicio O Viaxeiro restaurant is located in As Ferreiras. Catro Ventos-2 is located at As Ferreiras No. 3. Catro Ventos-2 is a café-bar. A chestnut and mushroom fair takes place in Riós. The fair is held annually. The date given is the first Sunday in November.

The Bayona restaurant is located in the As Ferreiras service area (Vendas da Barreira). Bayona is known for traditional cuisine. Seasonally, the restaurant is known for mushrooms with chestnuts.

A holiday apartment in As Ferreiras can form the accommodation framework for your personal travel planning; this implies neither a specific accommodation nor any particular facilities, availability, proximity to the places mentioned, accessibility, suitability for families or suitability for a specific trip. The accommodation remains an independent decision to be made locally, alongside the place and regional information described.

Other Destinations

You can access other destinations at this level via the following place names: Vilariño, Compostela, A Arnoia, Requiás, Amoeiro, Cadós, O Irixo, A Mezquita.

To the higher-level travel overview: Ourense.