The Memorial dedicated to the poet Uxío Novoneyra is located along the route connecting Chantada and Rodeiro and honours one of the most important figures of contemporary Galician literature. Uxío Novoneyra (1930–1999), born in the Courel mountain range (Lugo), was known for his deep connection with nature, landscape and rural Galician culture. His work, particularly the poetry collection Os eidos, is considered a landmark of 20th-century Galician poetry and was recognised when the Galician Literature Day (Día das Letras Galegas) was dedicated to him in 2010.
The memorial stands next to a recreational area with tables, benches and a fountain, making it a pleasant place to rest for those travelling along this route, which is popular among hikers as well as pilgrims following the Winter Way of the Camino de Santiago. The site pays tribute to Novoneyra’s life and literary legacy, recalling the close relationship between his poetry and the Galician landscape, a connection that deeply shaped his work.
Uxío Novoneyra is regarded as one of the great voices of 20th-century Galician poetry, thanks to his unique interpretation of landscape and language, as well as his commitment to the cultural identity of Galicia. His writing continues to be studied and honoured throughout the region, reflecting the lasting relevance of his work and its deep roots in Galicia’s collective memory. Visiting this memorial offers an opportunity to connect not only with the poet’s legacy but also with the landscape that inspired his poetry, in a peaceful setting that invites reflection and a close connection with Galician nature.
