From Camelle, head back to Ponte do Porto and take the road to Vimianzo. After about 3 km, turn left once again onto the AC-433 towards Laxe. When you pass through the hamlet of Magro, look right and see the granite massif of Os Penedos de Pasarela e Traba (the crags of Pasarela and Traba), with its spectacular shapes; a natural space of great geological and scenic value that is one the few to be given the status of Protected Landscape. A route was designed to walk along and see the rocks with explanatory signs next to the ones with the most attractive and unusual shapes.
When you come to A Costa, in the parish of Traba, you’ll have the chance to see some wonderful views of the valley of Traba, with the lagoon and large beach in the background. If you have time, this area is well worth a visit to discover the lagoon, dunes and beach and see how they interact. The place is interesting for its flora and fauna, especially the birds that gather here. Like most lagoons, it also has its legends: one talks of the sunken city of Valverde, which disappeared under the water because its inhabitant paid no attention to the sermons of St James the Apostle.
The parish church of Santiago de Traba conserves part of its Romanesque structure, a notable feature being the north door. The Baroque façade was built in the first half of the 18th century, and made use of elements from the previous church.
On your way to Laxe, pass through Soesto and then you’ll see the manor house of Arrueiro, established by Gonzalo Pose El Viejo and later occupied by the Leis family. It now belongs to the Blanco Rajoy family. If you decided to take the road to the coast, you’ll come to the large beach of Soesto, where nature takes precedence over any human intervention. The constant waves make this an ideal location for surfers. The parish of Soesto was the birthplace of the priest Juan Antonio Posse (1766-1854). He was one of the few defenders of liberal ideals and the Constitution of 1812. His memoirs show a deep love of Galicia and his native land.
Carry on towards Laxe, a fishing and tourist village at the foot of Monte Cornaceiras, which has a large beach on the south side of the ría of Corme and Laxe.
