carnivorous animalsWe are situated in one of the driest and hottest zones in Galicia but there is
often a sense
Valdeorras is situated in one of the driest and hottest zones in Galicia but there is often a sense
of mystery too, as fine mists fill the valley floor and winter snows cover the mountain peaks. This
extreme climate, typical of inland Galicia, combines Mediterranean and Continental influences
with temperatures and rainfall climbing upwards from the valley floor.
April temperatures of 15º C anticipate the arrival of spring whilst summer maximums reach
38 º C. Rainfall ranges from 850 to 1000 mm. The period between May and September is usually
hot and dry but thanks to high annual rainfall the countryside stays green throughout the year.
Forest covers 65% of the terrain and comprises ilex, oak and cork oak, hazel, olive trees, chestnut
and pine, the last of which plays an important role in the fight against erosion. The exceptional
floral wealth and plant diversity combine with a great wildlife heritage: birds of prey, bats and
carnivorous animals.