The hiking route with sea views and through forest paths is ideal for summer.
Summer can be truly stifling in some parts of Spain, with high temperatures reaching such high levels that it's almost hell to leave the house during the day. Some people beat the heat with long afternoons on the beach, while others prefer to immerse themselves in nature and explore stunning landscapes... and there's no better place than Galicia to escape the heat and explore breathtaking natural wonders.
Many hiking trails run through the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, perfect for summertime adventures. One of them is undoubtedly the magnificent As Canteiras de Pedra Mona Route, which crosses Mount Xesteiras, one of the natural treasures of the province of Pontevedra , and is ideal for exploring during the summer. This way, trekking enthusiasts will travel through unique enclaves of incomparable beauty while escaping the sweltering heat.
The wonderful Route of As Canteiras de Pedra Mona
This wonderful circular trail, technically known as PR-G 136, is approximately 14 kilometers long and passes through several towns and stunning enclaves in two municipalities: Cuntis and A Estrada. With a medium difficulty level, it's not suitable for those with little hiking experience , although those who dare to venture out will enjoy unique views.
As this is a circular route, the starting point of the route can vary depending on the hikers' needs, but almost all of them begin in the village of Magán, located in the municipality of Cuntis. From the town, a forest track leads to the summit of Mount Xesteiras, approximately 716 meters high and the jewel in the crown of this adventure. This first section of the trail also includes exploring the Sobreiral de Magán, a Mediterranean forest of cork and oak trees.
If you are lucky (and it is a completely clear day), from the top of the summit you can see the Arousa estuary and the sea, So the climb up the mountain is well worth the effort. The descent of Xesteiras is equally thrilling, passing through places of incomparable beauty during the descent. The second part of the route takes hikers into the municipality of A Estrada, passing through the towns of Requián and Vilariño.
Along the way, you can also see ancient buildings that add charm to the route, from water mills near Magán that were essential to the town for decades to quarries just a stone's throw from the mountains that were one of the region's main economic drivers for many years.
The town of Magán, the most popular starting point on the route, is just a half-hour drive from the city of Pontevedra. To get there from the Galician city, simply take the AP-8 , then take the short detour onto the EP-8001 and join the N-550. Finally, take the PO-220 until you reach the town center.
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