It is crossed by the river Xallas, which flows into the sea in the waterfall called Fervenza do Ézaro.

Nowadays the water flows permanently by the waterfall, while years ago it only happened during weekends (when the floodgates of the upstream dam were opened).

Near the waterfall, it is located the Museum of the Electricity [3] and the start of the road climb to Mirador de Ézaro .

The main urban area has a landscaped promenade bordering its blue flag-awarded beach[4] of fine sand called Praia do Ézaro.

Related hamlets within this parish:[2] Its Summer Festival (A festa da praia) is celebrated in August.