Lugo Trip Overview
This Galician region, known as Ribeira Sacra since the s. XII, is located in the south of the province of Lugo and north of Ourense, in the center of Galicia, around the courses of Miño and Sil. The area is dotted with Cistercian monasteries hidden among forests on both banks of the rivers, as well as wineries, fortresses, medieval bridges or abandoned villages, such as Belesar, visible only with the decrease in river flow.
Wine zone with D.O. Ribeira Sacra, the main grape we can taste is Mencia, but also Godello, grown on terraces next to Miño and Sil, among the spectacular canyons that form the rivers.
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Lugo, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lugo, Galicia, Spain
This Galician region, known as Ribeira Sacra since the s. XII, is located in the south of the province of Lugo and north of Ourense, in the center of Galicia, around the courses of Miño and Sil. The area is dotted with Cistercian monasteries hidden among forests on both banks of the rivers, as well as wineries, fortresses, medieval bridges or abandoned villages, such as Belesar, visible only with the decrease in river flow.
Wine zone with D.O. Ribeira Sacra, the main grape we can taste is Mencia, but also Godello, grown on terraces next to Miño and Sil, among the spectacular canyons that form the rivers.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Monforte de Lemos, Monforte de Lemos, Province of Lugo, Galicia
Panoramic view of the city of Monforte de Lemos from the top of its fortress
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catamarán Ribeira Sacra, Embarcadero de Santo Estevo, s/n, 32164, Ourense, Spain
Catamaran trip through the canyons of the Rio Sil
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bodegas Regina Viarum, Lugar Doade S/N, 27424 Sober Spain
Guided tour of the winery and tasting of local wine
Duration: 1 hour
