The nature of Galicia invites us to explore its diverse and unique landscapes. Through hiking routes such as the Mao River Canyon or that of Sendeiro do Tambre We can discover hidden and quiet corners while doing some outdoor sports.
Another little-known route that we can do in these lands in the northwest of Spain is the Seivane Ínsua Routea simple but complete itinerary in the province of Lugo. This route is perfect to do with children and its main attraction is a long bridge that hangs over the Miño River.
The Ínsua Route of Seivane
He Minho River It meanders between the provinces of Ourense, Pontevedra and Lugo, and in the latter, at the height of the town of Outeiro de Rei, leaves a series of islands in its channel. And it is through the island of Ínsua de Seivane that this homonymous circular route runs, just 2 kilometers long and ideal for doing with the family. The difficulty is low and the tour will take no more than 30 minutes without stops.
The starting point is the parking lot that we will find next to the Stopping Bridge. Thus, we will begin the route by crossing this suspension bridge that crosses over the waters of the Miño and takes us to the Ínsua de Seivane. This small island in the riverbed has a recreational area with tables and grills and a shelter for fishermen.
We will walk around the island through orn path once used by fishermen, that borders the entire terrain. This area is part of “a protected natural space of high ecological and environmental value, which is part of the core area of the Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve and the Parga-Ladra-Támoga Special Conservation Area (ZEC), they explain from the Outeiro de Rei Council.
We will enjoy beautiful landscapes marked by forest of oaks, ashes, willows and hollies, and the views of the nearby islands, such as Torrón do Castelo or Insua de Abaixo. After completing the entire perimeter we will reach the bridge again, which we will have to cross again to return to the starting point, since it is the only access to the island.
How to get to the beginning of the tour by car
He car ride from the city of Lugo To the parking lot next to the Ínsua de Seivane, the starting point of the route, it is only 25 minutes via the N-VI and LU-234.
