Ruta de la Cántara da Moura: a Legendary Spot in Galician Mythology
In the heart of A Veiga (Ourense), the Ruta de la Cántara da Moura beckons you along a 1 km gorge of the Corzos River, where water and wind have sculpted caves, passageways and natural pools over millennia.
The Magic of Cántara da Moura
The Corzos River reemerges after flowing underground, bursting forth as a waterfall from a stone “door”—the Cántara da Moura, a portal to the mythical world of the Mouras in Galician folklore.
An Enchanted Forest
- Flora: oak, birch, rowan and holly trees draped in lichen.
- Fauna: eagles and griffon vultures soaring above the canyon.
- Atmosphere: a fairytale landscape shaped by ancient glacial valleys.
Trail Features
- Round-trip distance: 2 km (860 m one way).
- Estimated time: 15 min (one way).
- Difficulty: easy, perfect for families and children.
- Access: wooden boardwalk to the inner waterfalls; pet-friendly.
The Moura Legend
Legend says a beautiful Moura combed her golden hair by the cave with a golden comb. Whoever took the comb would be rewarded; those who passed it by would turn to stone as part of the landscape.
Follow the water’s murmur, peer into the cave, and let the Moura’s legend and the Corzos River’s whisper enchant you in this magical corner of Galicia.
How to get there
Decimal: 42.241944°, -7.026667°
DMS: 42°14'31" N, 7°1'36" O
