A Curota, Mountain summit in Pobra do Caramiñal, Spain

A Curota is a mountain in the Barbanza range, in the municipality of Pobra do Caramiñal. Its summit, at 512 metres, holds the A Curota viewpoint, while the mountain reaches 619 metres. The rock is two-mica granite, and on the road up stands the A Curotiña viewpoint at 386 metres, dedicated to Ramón María del Valle-Inclán.

The mountain's summit area was long disputed between Ribeira and A Pobra do Caramiñal; the state ruled in favour of Ribeira on 15 July 1956, annulling a 1936 boundary that had given the western slope above Sanamedio to A Pobra. In 1993 the A Curota and A Curotiña viewpoints were declared Natural Sites of National Interest. Frequent fires in the late 20th century and the 2006 Galicia wave left visible erosion on the southern slope.

The intermediate viewpoint A Curotiña, at 386 metres on the way up, is dedicated to the writer Ramón María del Valle-Inclán. Near it stand the mámoas of Alto dos Curros, megalithic burial mounds, and two groups of petroglyphs, possibly medieval, lie on the southern slope. The upper slopes belong to the common land community of Lesón, used for hunting and extensive grazing of horses and cows.

The summit is accessible via multiple hiking trails of varying difficulty, with the main route beginning from the AC-7301 road. Wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for changing weather conditions depending on the season.

The mountain slopes contain natural pools and water basins created by the Pedras River, with small waterfalls connecting each basin. These water features offer hikers an unexpected refreshing spot during their walk.