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- The village in Ourense that looks like something out of a Disney movie – Travel.
“This town is cinema. Castro Caldelas is an architectural beauty on top of a hill above the river Edo. It is a village with history and tradition…”
- The medieval village 50 minutes from Ourense that almost nobody knows about and has an imposing castle – Huffingtonpost
“The castle of Castro Caldelas was built in the 14th century by order of the VII Count of Lemos, Pedro Fernandez de Castro, this castle has witnessed numerous historical events and retains its original splendor…”
- The seven natural wonders of Galicia – National Geographic Travels
“Three rivers, the Miño, the Sil and the Cabe, bathe this natural site of lush forests and vineyards that populate the slopes of the canyon… ”
- Six cycling itineraries to tour the Ribeira Sacra during the summer – La Voz de Galicia
“The Ribeira Sacra is the setting for six of the cycling routes included in the maps of the website Información Xeográfica de Galicia…”
- It’s not the way to a cursed temple, it’s one of the most beautiful excursions in Spain: the river route with Indiana Jones-like walkways – Directo al paladar Viajes
“… today we discover you a small route, crisscrossed by wooden walkways and surrounded by medieval villages, very close to the Sil river itself, which will delight hiking lovers although, we remind you, it needs a certain physical base …”
- Route through the Ribeira Sacra: an adventure in the heart of Galician nature with one of the most beautiful excursions in Spain – Eldiario.es Viajes
“Hidden between the fluvial course of three of the main rivers of Galicia and located south of the province of Lugo and north of Ourense, is the so-called Ribeira Sacra …”
- Dizzying walkways and medieval villages: the uncrowded route you can’t miss in Galicia – Huffingtonpost
“This is the route of the Mao River Canyon, one of the most impressive itineraries of the Ribeira Sacra, in the province of Ourense …”
- The spectacular footbridges of the Mao River – Following the path.
“In the heart of the Ribeira Sacra, in the province of Ourense, lies one of the most impressive and lesser-known spots in Galicia …”
- 15 fantastic viewpoints to peek into the Sil Canyon – Rutea Senderismo Galicia
“The viewpoints of the Sil Canyon are one of the symbols of the Ribeira Sacra, both in the area of Lugo and Ourense …”
- The most beautiful villages of Ourense among vineyards, hot springs and canyons – National Geographic Travels
“The fascinating landscape of the province holds within it beautiful stone municipalities where time seems to have stopped …”
- Of wines in Ribeira Sacra: The best wineries in Galicia’s Grand Canyon – National Geographic Travels
“Among Romanesque monasteries and epic terraces, these wineries offer unique experiences to enjoy wine … and much more …”
- Ribeira Sacra: The canyon where to meet the most natural and ancient Galicia – National Geographic Travel
“This region of Lugo is a refuge, with vines that descend to rivers squeezed between canyons and villages that preserve centuries-old stone treasures …”
- What links Madrid to the Ribeira Sacra? This impressive viewpoint over the river Sil explains it – Faro de Vigo
“Madrid and the Ribeira Sacra could not be further apart on the map. However, in the latter place, one of the most spectacular natural sites in all of Galicia …”
- Even the BBC can’t resist Spain’s spectacular wine region toured by boat – Huffingtonpost
“BBC which has dedicated a report to this wine region, which especially highlights the boat trip through its canyons …”
- Spain’s spectacular wine region navigated by boat – BBC
“In the Ribeira Sacra’s dizzyingly high landscapes, near-vertical vineyards are perched above rivers. The stunning scenery – and the resulting wines – are an oenophile’s dream …”
- This is the best rural destination in Spain in 2025 according to the readers of Viajes National Geographic
“The third edition of the Readers’ Awards has designated the Ribeira Sacra as the winner of this category…”
