Río Ulla
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The Ulla River starts in Antas de Ulla (province of Lugo) and ends in the estuary of Arousa (province of Pontevedra). Along with the Deza River, it is part of a river system that marks the border between the provinces of A Coruña and Pontevedra. It is an area of great biological importance, not only due to the fauna and flora it contains, but also due to its geological features.
Access
- Accesos a pie: Sí
- Accesos para vehículos privados: Sí
Servicios
- Merendero: Sí
- Permitido el baño: Sí
- Observatorio de Aves: Sí
Features
Native aquatic flora and fauna This basin is a major spawning area for salmon in Galicia. Trout, lamprey and eel also have great ecological and economic importance here. There are different species of birds and mammals adapted to rivers, such as the European dipper, common kingfisher grey wagtail, grey heron, otter and badger. There are some peregrine falcon nests near the mouth of the Toxa River. Responsible body Directorate-General of Nature Conservation and Department of the Environment of the Xunta de Galicia (Galicia’s regional government) Native terrestrial flora and fauna Oaks are the dominant vegetation in the Ulla river basin. Gorse and heath grow on the treeless hillsides and the gallery forest includes the alder, ash, birch and willow. Fauna consists of foxes, roe deer, wild boars, etc.- Located in: Several municipalities
- Interés Paisajístico: High
Sport or underwater fishing
- Pesca deportiva o submarina: Sí
- ¿Se necesita licencia?: Sí