Chantada is a town located in the province of Lugo, in Galicia, Spain. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of around 7,000 inhabitants.
As for its cultural and artistic heritage, Chantada has several churches and chapels, such as the church of Santa María de Pesqueiras, the church of San Salvador de Asma or the chapel of San Roque. It also has several museums, such as the Ethnographic Museum of Chantada, the Ribeira Sacra Wine Museum and the Museum of Sacred Art of San Nicolás.
In terms of nature, Chantada is located in an area surrounded by mountains and valleys, with numerous rivers and streams running through its territory. In the vicinity of Chantada is the Ribeira Sacra, an area of great tourist interest for its natural landscape and vineyards.
In terms of gastronomy, the cuisine of Chantada is known for its meat dishes, such as cocido (stew), lacón con grelos (pork shoulder with turnip tops) or churrasco (steak), as well as for its local products, such as Ribeira Sacra wine and local cheese. Also of note are the typical desserts, such as filloas or orejas.