Salto de Coro waterfall

The Salto de Coro waterfall is a waterfall located in the valley of the river Valiñadares, in the natural environment of Mondoñedo, Lugo. It is part of the well-known Water Route, a hiking itinerary that links the historic center with river landscapes, forests and old rural roads in the municipality. In the informative descriptions it appears as a vertical jump of about 15 meters, although this figure does not appear in the municipal information available, so it is convenient to take it as an orientative reference. The main interest of the place is in its fit between rock walls and in the riverside landscape that surrounds it. The route allows to see the course of the Valiñadares, masses of native forest and the contrast between the historic village and its mountainous and humid environment. It is an enclave appreciated by visitors looking for a short walk and a photographic highlight, with the waterfall as the end of the route. From the territorial point of view, the municipality of Mondoñedo frames this space in a landscape of great landscape and biological uniqueness, at the foot of the Serra do Xistral and in a mosaic of valleys and slopes with abundant watercourses. That is why Salto do Coro fits well as a natural resource of proximity, linked to the network of local trails and the interpretation of the Mindoniense valley. Its relevance is mainly scenic and recreational, rather than monumental, and it is part of the nature proposals associated with Mondoñedo in local guides and routes. The visit is especially interesting for the combination of water, forest and rural heritage, in an environment that reflects well the relationship between the town and its natural environment.