A very important part of the council of A Estrada is located within the Natura 2000 network, the ecological network of areas for the conservation of biodiversity in the European Union.
Stands out the fluvial system formed by the Ulla and its tributaries and the damp spaces of the Lagoa Sacra (Sacred Lagoon) and Brañas de Xestoso (Xestoso Bogs).
Olives Sacred Lagoon and Xestoso Bogs are wetlands protected of mountain.
These are the foremost hills in the Estrada landscape.
The river Curantes, tributary of the river Liñares, forms a beautiful natural spot where we can find two waterfalls.
The oldest cork oak in Galicia and the most representative camellia of the specie in Europe are in A Estrada.
Located near the Way of St. James, in the parish of San Miguel de Castro.
O Areal is a performative area in the Ulla river.
Sinde is the restricted fishing area nearer the sea so it is the salmon first stop.
The Couso or Xirimbao estate is a traditional spot for salmon fishing. It has a wide waterfall and suspension bridge.
Ximonde is one of the most important salmon preserves in Galicia. Every year in May, the International Salmon Fishing Competition is carried out in Ximonde.