Living in A Terra Chá: real advantages of moving to rural Lugo
Often, when talking about "living in rural Galicia", people think of isolated villages in the high mountains or small hamlets on the coast. But A Terra Chá (The Flat Land) is something different: a vast plateau in the center of the province of Lugo that offers a surprising quality of life.
Casa-en-Abadín is located in the heart of this region. But what does it mean in practice to live here?
1. Orography and Landscape: The infinite horizons
Unlike other areas of Galicia where the valleys are closed and the days are short in winter due to the shadow of the mountains, A Terra Chá is flat. This means hours of light, open skies, and a feeling of spaciousness. It is an agricultural landscape, green and alive, crossed by rivers like the Miño.
2. Connectivity: You are not isolated
This is a key point. Abadín is connected to the A-8 highway (Autovía del Cantábrico). This places you:
- 30 minutes from the beaches of Mariña Lucense (Cathedrals Beach, Ribadeo).
- 35-40 minutes from Lugo capital (walls, services, hospital).
- Less than an hour from Coruña airport.
Living here allows you to enjoy rural silence without sacrificing access to urban centers.
3. Services and Quality of Life
The main towns in the area, such as Vilalba or Mondoñedo, have everything: health centers, schools, supermarkets, varied commerce. Fiber optics reach areas like Fanoi, allowing teleworking with the same speed as in the center of Madrid, but overlooking an orchard.
4. The Authenticity of the People
The "Chairegos" are noble and welcoming people. It is an area where neighborhood mutual aid still exists, where fairs (like those in Vilalba or Santos in Monterroso) are social events, and where local gastronomy (capon, cheese from San Simón da Costa) is a religion.
Moving to Casa-en-Abadín is not just buying a property; it is entering a community that respects those who come to add value and care for the land.