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Montederramo – Determined to survive
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de San Mamede mountain range in the province of Ourense, is the town of Montederramo. Like many inland …
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The Castle of Monterrey – A Spanish Acropolis
The palace-fortress of Monterrey (O castello de Monterrei) occupies a commanding position on the outskirts of the city of Verín in the province of Ourense. During …
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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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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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Petín – Stimulates the Senses
The province of Ourense, in the south of Galicia, has the distinction of being the only landlocked province in the region. That said, finding a …
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Black Death – A Modern Plague
The Ribeira Sacra is a Spanish Denominación de Origen (DO) and one of the most difficult places on the planet to harvest grapes. This relatively …
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Ribadavia – Strolling through the passageways of time
Without doubt, Ribadavia is a sparkling jewel in Galicia’s historic crown. In 1063 King Garcia chose Ribadavia as the capital of the kingdom of Galicia. …
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