Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés Natural Park
Between two climates
The climatic diversity of the Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés Nature Reserve creates two climates and, consequently, two distinct environments.
What attracts visitors to the park the most is the many different landscapes of the Gerês-Xurés cross-border Biosphere Reserve (between Spain and Portugal). In terms of vegetation, this area is located between two major European flora regions: Eurosiberian and Mediterranean. Therefore, the vegetation alternates between deciduous forests, characteristic of humid climate zones and evergreen forests. The local inhabitants make good use of the land through pastures and forage crops, alternating them with rye fallows.
Baixa Limia-Serra do Xurés Natural Park
Puerta de Lobios Interpretation Centre
Estrada de Portugal, 25
32870 Lobios, Ourense (Galicia)
Ourense (Galicia):
- Entrimo
- Lobios
- Muíños
What you need to know
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Cultural information
The architecture of the area features old single-story houses, in which people and livestock lived together.
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Environmental information
Granite materials abound in the Limia basin. As for vegetation, oaks, birch, chestnut, holly and heather stand out. Some of the most important species include the kestrel, the buzzard, the viper and wolves. In addition, there are rabbits, roe deer and wild boars.
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Information for visits
Lobios is home to the Park House, called Puerta de Lobios, which has a visitor centre and provides general information about the area and its flora. There are automobile routes in the area that connect various natural viewpoints and significant points in the park. There is also an equestrian trail and multiple hiking opportunities.
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