Pinto Mountain and Ézaro Waterfall

The spectacular Monte Pindo is a mountainous appendix of rounded granite rocks that ends at the edge of the sea. At the top, from the viewpoint of A Moa, at 627 meters above sea level, we can see the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean and the wide and rugged coastal panorama that stretches at his feet (Fisterra, Corcubión, Cee, Carnota beach, Caldebarcos point). This mountain is considered a mythical place, around which numerous legends have been developed about its ancient inhabitants, the Celts, and about the magical properties of the area. It has been called Celtic Olympus, for being a sacred mountain for the Celts, who made their sacrifices on stone altars. The vertical disposition of its stones reminds us of the human figures of the Celtic heroes, who refused to leave the place, remaining in stone form for eternity.

Without leaving the area we can not fail to visit Ézaro, is the only parish of the municipality that borders the sea, the Atlantic Ocean. Although what characterizes and what this parish is best known for is its waterfall "Fervenza do Ézaro" where the river Xallas permeates and determines the whole character of the municipality of Dumbría. It crosses it from north to south, until it flows in its maximum expression in the form of a waterfall, directly into the Atlantic Ocean. The waterfall of the Ézaro River is full of legendary stories; princesses' heartbreaks, supernatural powers, enchantments, rites, etc. It is also the only river in Europe that flows into the sea in this way.

Before becoming a waterfall, the river is retained by three reservoirs; Fervenza, Castrelo and Santa Uxía. These places are recommended for their scenic beauty, as well as for their abundant native flora and fauna. Especially remarkable are the so-called Pías or Caldeiras, which are natural cavities built over the centuries by the river, bathed by transparent turquoise waters. In the last stretch the river has a fall of 155 meters, and the height of the waterfall is 40 meters.

It is a spectacle that can be enjoyed both night and day, and is that the waterfall looks beautiful on a clear night and in the light of the moon, reflecting it in the water falling from above.

The area is a unique place for hiking and is part of a special protection area, included in the Natura 2000 Network, which has a great geological, botanical, faunistic and landscape interest, which makes it a tourist resource of reference of the geo-destination.