Ruta de las Lagunas de Rouxique - SANXENXO

A 6 kms of Sanxenxo are these gaps.


This route crosses the artificial lakes of Cachadas in Vilalonga, located in the area Rouxique. The soil is clayey nature of the reason for use of this mineral for many years. Abandoned wells were transformed into ponds full of life where they nest and live different species of birds, because this area belongs to complex Umia-O Grove Intermareal, an area of ​​great natural wealth both for its flora and fauna.

This route has a length of 3 km and a low level of difficulty.

From the center of Vilalonga (where the gas station is) going towards A Salgueira, after a kilometer take a left direction Arnosa and Rouxique, there's a sign indicating the route. Here you can visit the artificial lakes Rouxique where you can see different species of birds.

Once the route can go towards Fianteira where the tile factory and several clay ovens is.

For bird lovers, this is an ideal bird watching, especially in autumn and spring and low tide point.