The bridge of fear

To the south of O Forno de Catuxa is O Pedregal, a souto (forest) of chestnut, oak, and cork oak trees, near the Vilamoure River. From there to As Raposeiras there is a delightful walk: native trees, corredoiras or walks between banks. So evocative, so ours… You will hear the murmur of runoff water that […]

Meigas, Lively Forests and Santa Compaña

What if there are meigas in Galicia? Of course! And be careful, good and bad ones. That is why O Forno de Catuxa has iron and stone crosses , protective symbols against the evil eye… Just in case… And it is that the ancestors of the place said that in the village lived a bad […]

Night of San Juan: Meigas and purifying fire

Galicia lives and drinks from centuries-old traditions. Legends and magical traditions intertwine our history and our life. And we like it that way. In O Forno de Catuxa we are going to remember and relive them. A special one is the night of San Juan, the early morning of June 23 to 24 in which […]