Fragas do Eume Natural Park

The Fragas del río Eume Park is considered one of Spain's forest jewels and is the most important example of the survival of the native forest of the Atlantic coastal strip of Galicia.

It is an area outlined by the course of the Eume River, and the landscape can be described as semi-mountainous. It has a temperate marine climate.Its great value lies in the fact that it has survived since Neolithic times. Mixed deciduous forests (known as “fragas”) cover much of the park, with the pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), as the dominant species. Oak has been of such great importance in the culture of these lands that it was worshipped by ancient peoples for centuries. In addition to oak, other important species include birch, hazel and chestnut trees. Also, although less frequently, Spanish oak, sessile oak, elm and cork oak are found.There are 15 amphibian, 14 reptile, 8 fish, 103 bird and 41 mammal species catalogued in the park. Characteristic species of the area include the long-tailed salamander, wolf and the wildcat. This wide variety of animal and plant life makes this area a reference point for biodiversity in Spain.