Fragas do Eume Natural Park
Parque Natural das Fragas do Eume
One of Europe's best-preserved Atlantic temperate forests, with river gorges, a suspension bridge and the thousand-year-old Monastery of Caaveiro hidden in the dense woods.
Fragas do Eume is one of Europe's best-preserved Atlantic riverside forests. Oak, chestnut and fern grow along the Eume River gorge, damp and deep. The classic route runs from the visitor reception centre along the riverside trail to the suspension bridge, or takes the park shuttle bus up to the Monastery of Caaveiro (founded in the 10th century), with a round-trip walk of about 3 to 4 hours. In summer and on public holidays, private cars are banned from the core area, so reserve a free shuttle bus in advance on the official website. It is about 50 km from A Coruña; driving via Pontedeume takes about 50 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day; visitor center approx. 10 am–6 pm
Nearby sights
- Betanzos
- Pazo de Meirás
- Castle of San Antón
- Jardín de San Carlos
- Ciudad Vieja & Colegiata de Santa María
- Plaza de María Pita
- Calle de la Franja & Calle de la Estrella
- Galerías de la Marina