Macizo Central ourensán, Nature reserve in Galicia, Spain
The Macizo Central ourensán extends across 46,000 hectares of mountainous terrain between Chandrexa de Queixa and Portas reservoirs, reaching elevations of 1,780 meters.
The geological formation of the massif dates from the Paleozoic period, with granite and metamorphic rocks shaped through Alpine folding processes over millions of years.
The mountain villages continue traditional cattle grazing practices in pastures surrounded by century-old chestnut trees and ancient Roman bridges still used for transportation.
O Invernadeiro Natural Park within the massif requires daily permits for entry, with access limited to thirty visitors through five designated guided routes.
The mountain range contains the only ski resort in Galicia at Cabeza de Manzaneda, while maintaining natural habitats for wolves, deer, and exclusive birch forests.
Location: Galicia
Inception: 2004
Elevation above the sea: 1,780 m
Operator: Xunta de Galicia, Natura 2000
GPS coordinates: 42.31021,-7.23860
Latest update: April 8, 2025 18:32
Santaurio da Virxe das Ermidas
8.5 km
Castelo de Castro Caldelas
16.3 km
O Invernadeiro Natural Park
21 km
Bridge of O Bibei
3.3 km
Mount Cabeza de Manzaneda
7.7 km
Castiñeiro de Pumbariños
506 m
Teixeiras Viaduct
28.7 km
Bridge of A Cigarrosa
13.6 km
Alberguería
17 km
Torre do Bolo
11.8 km
Encoro de Prada
16.2 km
A Ponte Navea
6 km
Church of San Pedro da Gudiña
28.9 km
Playa de los Franceses
18.3 km
Castle fort of Manzaneda
314 m
Castelo de Viana
17.6 km
Church of Santo André de Bembibre
20.8 km
Church of San Martiño da Gudiña
28.9 km
Praia do Coiñedo
18.1 km
Church of San Miguel de Montefurado
10.1 km
Casa consistorial de La Gudiña
29 km
Casco antiguo de Castro Caldelas
16.3 km
Puente de Portomourisco
9.7 km
Foxo do lobo de Pedroso
32 km
Biblioteca pública municipal de La Gudiña
28.9 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Manzaneda
366 m
Capela da Nosa Señora das Ermidas de Portomourisco
9.7 km
Chandrexa Reservoir
14.4 kmReviews
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