LOCATION: In the region of A Terra Cha (which belongs to
Lugo), municipalities of Begonte, Cospeito, Guitiriz, Outeiro de Rei,
Rabade, Vilalba, Xermade, Abadín, Castro de Rei, Lugo and Friol.
SURFACE AREA: 4,938 hectares. ACCESS:
VI National Motorway or A-6 motorway from Lugo to Guitiriz, and turn-offs
mainly to the north. To Vilalba through the N-643 and other local
roads from Rabade. SERVICES: Accommodation
and food: Yes.
M.A.N.: Two bird-watching observatories and a ring road at
the Cospeito lagoon. Vantage point in Cospeito. An observatory at
the Bardancos lagoon.
In the north of Lugo, the river Mino forms a tangled fluvial network,
with contributions from the region of A Terra Cha. Among them, the
three rivers after which this SCI was named. This flatness results
in slow, winding outlines which can be perceived through the vegetation.
The argillaceous terrain results in the formation of scattered ponds
in a state of regeneration.
The Cospeito lagoon is one of the largest, but we must also highlight
those of Caque and Bardancos (Castro de Rei). Regardless of their
size or their recuperation, they form an ecological reserve whose
visit is nice and enjoyable. (See also Lagoa do Rei). FLORA:
Excellent oak groves and riverbank forests. FAUNA:
Anatidae such as the Mallard Duck (Anas platyrhynchos). The Lapwing
(Vanellus vanellus), the Coot (Fulica atra) and the Little Bustard
(Tetrax tetrax) must be highlighted. Mammals such as the Ferret (Mustela
putorius) and the Otter (Lutra lutra). |