Lalín

Lalín is a Galician municipality with around 20,000 inhabitants, known for its long history dating back to pre-Roman settlements and medieval parishes. Its economy combines livestock farming, agriculture, trade, and services, with a significant emphasis on the agri-food industry. It has a remarkable natural and cultural heritage, including the Fragas de Catasós, a unique forest home to some of the tallest chestnut trees in Europe. It is especially renowned for its gastronomy and its popular festivals. It forms part of the Vía de la Plata, one of the historic routes of the Way of Santiago.