Vía Verde del Eo

The Vía Verde del Eo is one of the shorter former railway lines that have now been redesigned into a cycle path. It starts north of the village of O Chao and follows the river valley of the Eo all the way to A Pontenova. In one section you drive exactly on the border between the autonomous communities of Galicia and Asturias, which is naturally described by the river.

The route from O Chao to A Pontenova often leads you through the vegetation that is typical of this region and lush green thanks to the humid climate. There are no other towns between the start and end points of Vía Verde, so it's best to take some provisions with you if you want to take a break along the way.

The relatively short distance also opens up various options for adding to the route. So you can start your day of cycling in Vegadeo without any problems, which can also be cleverly reached by train. If you want to extend your tour to the south, Lugo is the ideal destination. The next train station is there in this direction. Until then, you should plan at least one more day through the deepest Galician province.

Our tip: In the nearby town of San Tirso de Abres you can discover industrial culture from the 19th century. But gourmets are not neglected here either. The regional cider, the hearty blue cheese from Cabrales and of course fish and seafood from Galicia will make your mouth water.