Waterfalls
The power of water in As Rías Baixas
Travel through exceptional waterfalls hidden in the middle of nature
The province of Pontevedra is full of magical corners where nature shows all its strength. We invite you to take an unforgettable journey through the impressive waterfalls of As Rías Baixas, where you will find centuries-old mills, surprising rock formations and steep slopes in the midst of formidable landscapes of native forest.
experience is an invitation to distance yourself from everyday noise and connect with the most genuine aspects of this land. Let yourself be surprised by these waterfalls hidden in the midst of lush vegetation that show the most untamed and beautiful side of Galicia's nature, especially in autumn and winter due to the high flow of the rivers.
No two waterfalls are alike. Throughout the province of Pontevedra you can find waterfalls of very different morphology. In some cases the waters flow down gently, capriciously, skirting the rock, while in others they fall in powerful and admirable torrents of more than 30 metres in height. But all of them represent a seductive visual and sonorous spectacle.
Take note of the most beautiful and evocative waterfalls in As Rías Baixas to plan your next getaway:
Barosa River Nature Park (Barro).
In the municipality of Barro we find this fabulous park with a magnificent waterfall dotted with a group of seventeen windmills. The waterfall ends 30 metres below in an attractive recreational area. This charming spot can be reached via the N-550 road. The Barosa River Nature Park includes a hiking route to discover the mills of the Barosa riverbed. It ascends and descends along different banks and allows you to appreciate the waterfall from the sides. The enclave is also part of the Portuguese Way to Compostela.
Fírveda Waterfall (A Lama)
In the small village of Fírveda, at the foot of the Sierra de O Cando, the river Verdugo surprises with a beautiful waterfall which can be reached by a narrow path from the village fountain. The waterfall is signposted from the PO-241 and PO-240 roads. It is a beautiful waterfall about 15 metres high between large rocks. The river flows here through landscapes of great beauty. The natural wealth is undoubtedly one of the great attractions of the municipality of A Lama.
O Toxa waterfall (Silleda)
This is undoubtedly the most spectacular waterfall in the province of Pontevedra. This waterfall takes us to the north of As Rías Baixas, to Silleda, just before the river Toxa flows into the Deza. It is famous for its vertical drop of over 30 metres, making it the highest in Galicia. In the surroundings there is also a viewpoint with formidable views of the waterfall and the surrounding mountains. This natural area forms part of the Natura 2000 Network project due to its great landscape value.
Escuadro Waterfall (Silleda)
Without leaving the municipality of Silleda we find the waterfall of Férveda, which also belongs to the course of the river Toxa. It is protected by an enviable autochthonous forest. It is an enclave of great scenic value that forms part of the Brañas de Xestoso, a protected area within the Natura 2000 Network. There is an 8-kilometre hiking route that starts in the parish of Escuadro and allows you to discover this formidable environment, which is also dotted with several windmills.
Casariños and Coto Grande Waterfalls (Fornelos de Montes)
Not far from the Vigo estuary, entering the municipality of Fornelos de Montes, we can enter the refreshing waters of these waterfalls. In the parish of A Laxe we find the Casariños and Coto Grande waterfalls, a place of exceptional beauty and little known, which is easily accessible from the PO-9303 road. The waterfalls are separated by barely a kilometre and offer a pleasant walk.
Segade waterfall (Caldas de Reis)
This waterfall forms part of a well-known hiking route called the Water Route, which starts next to the Carballeira de Caldas de Reis. It is located at the exit of the village in the direction of A Estrada. It is a set of waterfalls that offers a spectacular waterfall to a pool that many bathers take advantage of. This low-difficulty walk also allows you to enjoy one of the jewels of the industrial heritage of As Rías Baixas: the old hydroelectric power station closed in the 1950s.
Poza da Moura waterfall (Moaña)
This is a small water reservoir in the course of the river Muíños, in Moaña, and offers spectacular views over the Vigo estuary and the Rande bridge. In a short distance, it descends to a height of up to 500 metres. Its fall can be seen from different places, including the O Morrazo corridor. One of the main attractions of this beautiful spot are the old restored mills and the pool itself. Its name evokes a tragic love legend and it is said that during the nights of San Juan the moura can be seen wandering around the area.
Raxoi and Pedrafita waterfalls (Valga)
The next waterfall takes us to the municipality of Valga and the river of the same name. To get to the waterfalls we will have to turn off the national road N-550 until we reach the area of Raxoi. Once there, you can begin a pleasant walk along the leafy paths that lead to the waterfalls. On the way we can find different mills known as Los Molinos de Pedrafita or Os Muíños de Parafita.
Caldeiras de Parrelos (Covelo)
It rises from the river Tea and is hidden in a rocky area with a great natural wealth included in the Red Natura 2000 project. It belongs to the municipality of Covelo, specifically to Prado. Recently an access route on foot known as Camiño das Estrelas has been created. The route passes by the Longo mill, the Carballeira do Rei and the Abuiña bridge, among other sites of great interest. It is a linear route of about 8 kilometres and lasts approximately three hours.
Liñares Waterfall (A Lama)
In the region of Pontevedra we find this waterfall located in the Serra do Suído natural area. The Xesta river plummets dozens of metres until it joins the Parada river, both following its course under the name of Oitavén river. Three kilometres past the village of Antas, from A Lama, we reach a crossroads where the waterfall is signposted for the first time. Turn right at the crossroads and after 2 kilometres you will see another signpost from which you can easily reach the waterfall.
Waterfalls of As Laxes de Rebón (Moraña)
This time we go to the river Gundeiro, in Moraña, to go to a natural environment that is more hidden than the previous ones. There is no signposted access, but it is not complicated to get there from A Fontaíña, a village where you can start walking. In addition to the waterfalls, the municipality has other natural resources of interest, such as the mills of As Laxes, Arxeo, several oak groves and the viewpoints of Mount Acibal, Mount Ardegán, Cerdeirasand Mount Castelo.