THE TRASANCOS ANCIENT POWER f e d c Narón Ferrol Valdoviño b Moeche a This route will evoke you the last millennium of a fertile territory full of tradition and history. You will learn about the most traditional farming techniques, and you will be able to take home the freshest vegetables. You will be soaked with mysterious legends that speak of moors, spells and hidden treasures. You will be delighted with beautiful views of a legendary sea, crossed since olden times. And discover, low tide permitting, the fossil remains of ancient forests that were buried by the advance of the dunes. a. Viveros Las Torres b. The As Forcadas Reservoir c. Rural World Theme Park "Aldea Nova" d. Pena Molexa e. Pena Lopesa f. Ponzos Beach 1 DAY 43 KM 4 MUNICIPALIES Ferrol, Narón, Valdoviño, Moeche.
DAY 1 a VIVEROS LAS TORRES To start the day full of activity, visit this nursery where forestry and horticultural species are cultivated without the use of chemicals. You will know its 2,000 m² of greenhouses where lettuce, tomatoes, potatoes, onions and a wide range of high quality products are grown. You will be able to pick and choose right there and take them home directly from the orchard. You will be amazed by the activity that exists in a nursery in the early hours of the day! Interesting facts: Foxo de Arriba s/n, 15563 Moeche, A Coruña. Phone number 616 081 407. More information: http://turismo.dicoruna.es/industrial/en/naturaleza-y-energia/viveros-las-torres Approximate duration of the visit: 30 min Distance to the next point of visit: 10 km
b THE AS FORCADAS RESERVOIR Then get to know the beautiful place that supplies water to all the region of Ferrolterra, and where you will be able to contemplate or carry out different activities of nautical tourism. The reservoir is outlined by a 12 km road approximately, and crossed by a couple of bridges. Follow the course of the river and you will see the Ferrerías mini hydroelectric plant. Interesting facts: Encoro As Forcadas, 1552 Valdoviño, A Coruña. More information: http://turismo.dicoruna.es/industrial/en/naturaleza-y-energia/forcadas-reservoir Distance to the next point of visit: 10 km c RURAL WORLD THEME PARK "ALDEA NOVA" Enjoy the beautiful views of the Ferrol estuary from this theme park, where you will learn many things about life in the rural environment. Its facilities include elements of an organic-oriented farm, and a reproduction of a traditional dwelling of the 19th century. There are organized activities on renewable energy, ecological agriculture, horse riding, livestock of native species or products such as bread and honey. Interesting facts: Lugar Lagoela. Sedes -Santo Estevo-, 15596 Narón, A Coruña. Phone number 648 048 031. More information: http://turismo.dicoruna.es/industrial/en/naturaleza-y-energia/rural-world-theme-park-aldea-nova Distance to the next point of visit: 13 km
e PENA MOLEXA In the afternoon we recommend you to visit this magical enclave, situated in a privileged environment, and which according to a legend is the result of a spell that a beautiful fairy ended up being turned into rock. During the night of the summer solstice the spell is undone, and again the rock returns to be a fairy. An amazing story, but... have you ever wondered who could move those huge boulders and also how could they be moved? Interesting facts: More information: http://turismo.dicoruna.es/industrial/en/naturaleza-y-energia/pena-molexa Distance to the next point of visit: 1 km d PENA LOPESA And on your route to the coastline, following the path of the Costa Ártabra, we recommend that you take a look at a small rock surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean. Although today it is not accessible, you will see the remains of a small coastal fortification, where typical potteries of the area, as well as construction nails were found. It is a good opportunity to enjoy beautiful views of the rough Ocean. Interesting facts : More information: http://turismo.dicoruna.es/industrial/en/naturaleza-y-energia/pena-lopesa Distance to the next point of visit: 7 km
f. PONZOS BEACH Finally, conclude your day by visiting this long beach with white sand, quite windy and with strong waves. It is frequented by lovers of surfing. It is worth a visit for its tranquility and the beautiful image of the waves on the cliffs. In addition, if the tide is really low, try to discover the fossil remains of a buried ancient forest of more than 5,600 years old. And, if you dare, try to learn to control the strength and variation of wind flying a kite. It is sheer energy! Interesting facts: A Aldea, 15594 Ferrol, A Coruña. More information: http://turismo.dicoruna.es/industrial/en/naturaleza-y-energia/ponzos-beach