Monforte de Lemos – 6 Things to do on a rainy day
The town of Monforte de Lemos is situated in the Val de Lemos, a vast undulating plain in the south of Lugo province, Galicia. Regarded …
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Montefurado – Tunnel vision
Ancient history indicates that the alluvial plains along the river Sil in Galicia were a rich source of gold. However; it wasn’t until the Roman …
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Portomarin – Spain’s Abu Simbel
Portomarin is the most northerly town in the Ribeira Sacra: a region in Galicia famed for its excellent wine, historic heritage, and places of outstanding …
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Ruta del Vino – An unforgettable experience.
Many regions in Spain offer tourists the opportunity to follow a Ruta del Vino but only one will transport you through an extreme environment of …
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Fallen Giants and Troglodytes
Hidden deep within the Galician countryside is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in Spain, San Pedro de Rocas (St. Peter of the Rocks). Its …
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From Vine Watch to Wine Watch – Un año fatal (a disastrous year)
Here in Galicia, the annual grape harvest is a time for celebration; the culmination of six months hard work. This year is different. Many growers …
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Castro Caldelas – A town with a view
Many borders are simply lines drawn on a map, but not in Galicia. The canyon of the river Sil, dividing the provinces of Lugo and …
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In Search of Paradise
Does paradise exist? The council of Sober certainly believes so. Their latest tourist guide proudly boasts, ‘O Paraiso Existe’ (Paradise Exists). Its publication coincided with …
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The Horse Whisperer
Horse ownership is on the increase. At least it is in this quiet corner of Spain. To be perfectly honest, horses aren’t really my thing: …
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Sober – Tipsy with Success
Earlier in the week, Alberto Nunez Feijoo president of the Galician government, made a significant announcement. The municipality of Sober, in the province of Lugo, …
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