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View of the main square in A Veiga/Vegadeo. In the foreground, we see the sculpture of the cow Silvallana decorated with vibrant colours accompanied by a xatín or calf. In the background is the town hall building and the word Vegadeo in large letters. The scene is adorned with trees, classical lampposts and a wooden kiosk.

Vegadeo

Water and riverbanks, cliffs and palaces, bridges and rivers, market gardens and farmhouses, the Jacobean route along the coast. This is Vegadeo, on the border, with river walks, suitable for hiking, with a dynamic and commercial capital.
Panoramic view showing a cyclist contemplating an impressive mountainous landscape in Vegadeo. From a natural viewpoint, green hills, valleys and small villages surrounded by forests can be seen. The clear sky with fluffy clouds and warm sunlight enhance the beauty of the surroundings, ideal for outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking.
Panoramic view of the village of Abres in the municipality of Vegadeo. The landscape is dominated by green meadows, scattered trees and gentle hills, with a small village in the background, made up of traditional houses. A clear, sunny sky brightens the scene, reflecting the tranquillity and rural beauty of the region.
View of the Mazo de Meredo or Suarón in Vegadeo. A small waterfall cascades over moss-covered rocks, creating a veil of crystal-clear water in the middle of a leafy forest. The sun's rays pierce the treetops, illuminating the scene and reflecting on the stones of the river.
Panoramic view of A Veiga/Vegadeo with its houses contrasting with the vegetation and crowned by a chain of gentle hills that disappear into the horizon. In the surrounding fields, cows graze peacefully while the soft evening light bathes the valley, creating a spectacle of pastel colours reflected in the calm waters of the river.

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Amongst bridges and palaces, rivers and maces, orchards and farmhouses, the Way of St. James and the influence of the river Eo, this is how life goes in Vegadeo, a council bordering Galicia, which has been and still is a stopping place for pilgrims on the Way of St. James from the coast. The influence of the Pilgrims of St. James has left its mark on this territory, as can be seen in the cross of Paramios, in Monticelo, the typical cross at the foot of the road that pilgrims used to stop and pray. As a result of the different water flows that flow into the Eo, Vegadeo is a land where there is a deep-rooted culture of water and hydraulic devices, which is why one of the most recommendable visits is to the mazo de Meredo or Suarón, which also has a recreational area.

Vegadeo also has an important civil architectural heritage where some palace complexes and noble houses stand out, such as the Casa de los Lastra in Vixande, and so much so that there is a whole Route of the Palaces, as well as another called the Path of the twelve bridges, which offers a walk along the different bridges and surrounding places around the rivers Monjardín and Suarón. The fact of being on the border turned this territory into an area of smugglers, and this reality is what is recalled in the Route of the Smugglers, without forgetting its condition as a river bank, which is clearly perceived in the Path of the Eo Estuary. The capital, A Veiga/Vegadeo, is a lively town with abundant commercial and trade fair activity.

Population: 4,131 inhabitants
Area: 82,75 km2
Weekly market: Saturdays

Vegadeo
GPS: 43.4646918,-7.0485041
  • La Cruz de Paramios in Monticelo.
  • Path of the 12 bridges.
  • Route of the Palaces.