Endless landscapes, living heritage and hidden treasures
To travel through A Terra Chá is to step into a lesser-known Galicia — authentic, timeless, and full of quiet wonders. Each municipality reveals a different soul of the land: from the emblematic Castro de Viladonga in Castro de Rei to Romanesque treasures like the Church of Santa María in Abadín, the region unfolds in layers of history and light. In Cospeito, shimmering lagoons create one of Galicia’s best birdwatching sanctuaries, while A Pastoriza reveals its calm beauty around the birthplace of the River Miño. Riotorto still forges its identity in iron at the ethnographic site of Ferreiravella, and Vilalba keeps the spirit of the Middle Ages alive under the shadow of the Andrade Tower. Guitiriz preserves its long spa tradition through healing waters and ancient springs, while Begonte invites you to follow its river paths and feel the glow of a Christmas like no other. In Muras, nature reigns wild and free across the Serra do Xistral, and Xermade opens its horizon from the spectacular Goía Viewpoint — one of the widest and most breathtaking in Galicia. The Northern Way of St. James crosses these lands, weaving heritage, spirituality, and landscape into a journey that moves the heart of every traveler.
Discover the wild beauty of our landscapes
A Terra Chá is nature in its purest form. Endless plains, wetlands, rivers, and hills where wild horses roam freely shape a landscape where nature reveals itself at its most authentic. The lagoons of Cospeito and Caque, the springs of the Miño River in A Pastoriza, and the Xistral Mountains, whose spectacular peat bog systems hold one of Europe’s largest CO₂ reservoirs, are just some of the places that define its identity.
BIOSPHERE RESERVE & NATURA 2000 NETWORK
Journey through a land shaped by water, the living soul of the Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve.
Explore a land where history and legend intertwine, and Celtic roots still shape its soul
Here, history lives in the landscape, in the stones, and in the voices that still echo through the land. A Terra Chá preserves a remarkable heritage that stretches from megalithic monuments and burial mounds to ancient hillforts, Roman roads, Romanesque churches and stately manor houses. Across the region, you’ll find traces of the first settlements and discover places that were key to the shaping of inland Galicia.
The past also reveals itself in the ruins of old fortresses, in century-old bridges, in riverside mills, and, of course, in the many examples of its
Explore a land where history and legend intertwine, and Celtic roots still its soul of A Terra Chá
Here, history lives in the landscape, in the stones, and in the voices that still echo through the land. A Terra Chá preserves a remarkable heritage that stretches from megalithic monuments and burial mounds to ancient hillforts, Roman roads, Romanesque churches and stately manor houses. Across the region, you’ll find traces of the first settlements and discover places that were key to the shaping of inland Galicia.
The past also reveals itself in the ruins of old fortresses, in century-old bridges, in riverside mills, and, of course, in the many examples of its
Uncover the threads that weave the soul of A Terra Chá
Visit the region´s museums and interpretation centers
Journey through the spaces where memory, craftsmanship and tradition keep the spirit of A Terra Chá alive. Each museum reveals the essence of this land and the stories that make it one of a kind.
Celebrate the spirit of A Terra Chá through its festivals, fairs and markets
Pilgrimages such as San Cosme in Abadín or Os Milagros in Begonte, century-old fairs like the Feira de Santos in Gontán, or the traditional monthly markets in Castro Riberas de Lea and Parga in Guitiriz are part of the deepest traditions from A Terra Chá. They are spaces of celebration and connection for locals and visitors alike, and moments worth experiencing.
Trace the artisan roots of A Terra Chá
The know-how passed down through generations of artisans over the centuries remains alive and visible in many of the places you can visit across A Terra Chá. Here, you can still breathe the scent of wood, iron, linen and stone shaped by expert hands. From the stonemasons of San Román in Vilalba, and those of Guitiriz and Begonte, to the blacksmiths of Riotorto, craftsmanship is an essential part of this land’s identity.
The creations of today’s artisans can also be found at the fairs held throughout the region, where tradition, innovation and local talent come together to keep a living identity in constant evolution. Stay up to date in the Agenda and visit our craft fairs.
New forms of expression such as street art are transforming the walls and façades of our towns into open-air galleries. Murals scattered across the different municipalities reflect the identity of A Terra Chá through a young and contemporary lens, connecting tradition and modernity within the same landscape.
Stroll through our streets and enjoy discovering them.Paséate por sus calles y disfruta descubriéndolos!