Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Monterrei Castle
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Monterrei Castle
The castle at Monterrei is situated in the very south east corner of Galicia, a mere 10 minutes from Portugal on a hill that overlooks the town of Verin in Ourense. Monterrei castle is reached on either the N-525 or A-52 roads from Ourense.
As you approach Monterrei the castle appears ominously on the horizon and it is certainly imposing. A parador on an adjacent peak is also clearly visible, but it is the castle that captures your immediate attention and from the outside at least, lives up to expectations. From a distance two towers are visible and as you grow closer you start to notice the massive walls that rap and spiral down the hill below the main structure.
Parking is available at the bottom of the castle’s hill and although the climb looked daunting it took no more than a few minutes. The castle certainly increases in visual appeal as you draw closer and the various elements of its structure become more visible and detailed.
As you gain in elevation the castle, and perhaps more so the massive walls around and below it, become even more imposing. There are also the crumbling remains of three old cannons still pointing out through the ramparts towards invisible assailants or ghosts from the past. With no other visitors around we found it quite eerie.
If you are based in Ourense, or prepared to make an early start from Vigo or Pontevedra and travel on the A52 or N120 (both good routes) this castle is worth a look. But do ensure you can reach it before the afternoon fiesta or your journey will be partially in vain. You can also add a visit to the town of Verin that sits at the foot of the castles small mountain.
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Verin & Ourense - Galicia, Spain
In this episode of Unplugged, DBH presents a small tour of the town of Verín and its 12th Century Castle of Monterrey, before heading northwest to the city of Ourense. An ancient Roman settlement, this major Galician city is famed for its beautiful Ponte Vella, an ancient Roman bridge spanning the Miño River. For all the top attractions and best day trips, check out theDBH Guide: Ourense, also available for your Kindle.
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Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) As Catedrais Beach
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) As Catedrais Beach
As Catedrais beach translates as 'Beach of the Cathedrals'. It is the turistic name of Praia de Augas Santas. The Spanish beach is located in the Ribadeo municipality, in the province of Lugo (Galicia), on the Cantabric coast, and it lies about ten kilometres to the west from the town of Ribadeo. Its name is derived from the formations of its cliffs.
As Catedrais Beach has been declared a Natural Monument by the regional Ministry for the Environment of the Xunta de Galicia. The place's more characteristic features are its natural arches and caves, which can be seen only in low tide. During high tide, the beach appears quite small, but is still suitable to go for a swim.
High tide is an interesting time to visit the place and wander over the top of the cliffs, from West to East, heading to the Esteiro Beach. During low tide you can appreciate the size of its magnificent cliffs and the picturesque sea caves, which go from small cracks on the rock to big caves whose roofs collapse due to the erosion of the waves.
Also during low tide you can gain access to a sand deposit delimited by a rocky wall made from slate and schist of strange and complex forms: more than 30-meters-tall arches which remind to cathedral flying buttresses, dozen-meters-long caves, sand corridors between rocky blocks and many other curiosities. When low tide is lower than usual, you can access the nearby beaches through the sand extension. However, it is advisable to be back before the water starts to cover the As Catedrais beach again, which happens very quickly, since the coast stretch is almost horizontal.
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3 things about Ourense | CaminoWays.com
The city of Ourense, ancient 'Auria' for the Romans, is the starting point of the last section of the Via de la Plata route of the Camino de Santiago. Probably one of the most beautiful last sections of the Camino de Santiago routes.
'There are three things in Ourense, you won't find anywhere else in Spain', a popular saying goes: the Santo Cristo, the Roman Bridge and the Burgas hot water fountain. But there is much more than three things that will captivate you when you visit Galicia's thermal city.
-Thermal Waters
The city owes its name to its past as a gold mine but today, gold gone, Ourense's hot springs and thermal waters remain its most unique attraction, to locals and tourists alike. They can be found all over the city and many can be enjoyed free of charge. The most iconic is the thermal spring fountain of As Burgas (65°C), in the city centre.
There are four thermal areas in a stretch of merely three kilometres, on the right-hand bank of the river: A Chavasqueira public pools of hot mineral and medicinal waters (41ºC), then the thermal spring of O Tinteiro (43ºC) with waters believed to help alleviate skin problems, two kilometres ahead is Burgo do Muíño das Veigas (waters 65ºC to 72ºC) with four public thermal pools and the last one is Outariz (61ºC), with four pools recommended for sufferers of rheumatism and arthritis.
The pools open all year round, with a combination of public open-air baths and private areas.
-City of water and bridges
There are eight bridges over the River Miño, as it crosses the city of Ourense. The most famous one is Ourense's Roman bridge, from the first century, also known as the Old Bridge (Ponte Vella) or the Big Bridge (Ponte Maior). The bridge underwent some renovation work in the 12th and 13th centuries, as well as its final one in the 17th century. Seven of the 11 original bridge arches still remain today and the bridge is a pedestrian-only area since 1989.
-The Santo Cristo
Ourense's cathedral, also known as Saint Martin's Basilica, is home to the Santo Cristo, among other things. The Santo Cristo figure was originally brought from Fisterra to Ourense in the XIV century by Don Vasco Pérez Mariños, who was the city's bishop at the time.
Also in the cathedral, you can admire the 13th century Pórtico del Paraíso and the permanent nativity scene in the chapels of San Cosme and San Damián.
-More to explore
Once you have visited Ourense's three most famous attractions, it is time to discover many other things about Ourense that will make you love the city. Take some time to explore the old town and walk around its charming pedestrian streets and quintessentially Galician granite squares, dotted with fountains, 'cruceiros' (crosses) and statues dedicated to some of Ourense's most famous writers. Stroll along the arches of the main square, home to the city hall and Episcopal Palace, where the main festivities in the city take place. There are many more chapels, churches and monuments to visit in the city, such as the convent of Saint Francis and the archaeology museum, but if you more inclined to relax in a green space or stretch the legs and watch the world go by, head for the Alameda park or the Parque do Posío botanic gardens.
Take a break to taste traditional Galician cooking in one of the many bars and restaurants in the old town, and you shouldn't leave without having a sip of Ourense's best juices.
Ourense's wine might not be as well known abroad as Albariño but the province has four 'Denominación de Orixe' (Origin Designation) wine labels of great quality: Ribeiro, Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra and Monterrei.
-Festivals in Ourense
A handy tip for walkers will be to avoid Ourense in the Summer as it gets some of the highest temperatures in Europe.
Spring and Autumn are probably the best seasons to enjoy Ourense, and during this time of the year, you will find colourful festivals on your Camino de Santiago from Ourense:
-Ourense's 'magosto' is probably one of the most famous in Galicia. Magosto is a traditional Autumn celebration in Galicia, when friends and groups gather to enjoy roasted chestnuts and welcome to the winter season. Ourense's public Magosto celebration takes place on 11th November, San Martiño's Day, in the main square.
-Os Maios, a pre-Roman festival to welcome the Spring. Held on the third of May.
-International Cinema Festival in November
-A Bela Auria festival in September celebrating Ourense's history and traditions.
-Ourense Festival in June, starting in Corpus Christi.
-Carnival is also a very popular festival in Galicia and Ourense province is particularly famous for its ancient Carnival traditions.
*For more information to start your Camino de Santiago in Ourense.
*Sources: turgalicia.es, spain.info, ourenses.com
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Monte de San Pedro
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Monte de San Pedro
This hilltop park 2km northwest of the city centre provides exceptional views over the city and coast, and contains the Cúpula Atlántica, an observation dome with displays on A Coruña, as well as a maze, cafe, restaurant and two very large 1920s guns. Part of the fun is getting up there in the Ascensor Panorámico, a large glass ball that slowly ascends the steep hillside from the Paseo Marítimo.
What has been an old defensive point, has become the best viewpoint of A Coruña. From the top of Mount San Pedro you can see the coming and going of boats guided by the millennial lighthouse.
You will be impressed by the presence of the immense canyons. Machines of war that before defended the city and that now point to the horizon so that nobody misses the best sunset.
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Tren a los Balnearios de Ourense desde 40 ciudades de España
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Tren a los Balnearios de Ourense, la provincia termal, desde 40 ciudades de España con estancias de 5 noches/6 días
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Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) The Roman Walls of Lugo
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) The Roman Walls of Lugo
The Roman walls of Lugo were constructed in the 3rd century and are still largely intact today, stretching over 2 kilometers around the historic centre of Lugo in Galicia.
The fortifications were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in late 2000 as the finest example of late Roman fortifications in western Europe. The walls have also held Spanish monument status (Bien de Interés Cultural) since 1921. In 2007, the walls were twinned with the Great Wall of China during a ceremony attended by China's then-ambassador to Spain, Qiu Xiaoqi.
A walkway over the walls now allows visitors to stroll along the entire length. The town also has a visitor's centre dedicated to the walls, the Centro de Interpretación de la Muralla. Since the inscription of the walls on the World Heritage List in 2000, Lugo holds a popular festival called Arde Lucus each year to celebrate its Roman past.
The city walls were built between 263 and 276 A.D. to defend the Roman town of Lucus Augusti (present-day Lugo) against local tribesmen and Germanic invaders. The walls formed part of a complex of fortifications which also included a moat and an intervallum (the clearing between the walls and the city). The entire length of the walls is around 2,120 m, enclosing an area of 34.4 hectares. Not all of the town was enclosed by walls: much of the southeastern part of the town remained unprotected, while in other places unused areas were enclosed by walls.
The width of the walls is around 4.2 m and the height of the walls varies between 8 and 12 m. The walls consist of internal and external stone facing with a core of earth mixes with gravel, pebbles and worked Roman stone recycled from demolished buildings, cemented with water.
There are 10 gates in the walls: five dating to Roman times and five added after 1853 to accommodate the expanding town population. The best preserved of the five original gates are the Porta Falsa and the Porta Miña, the latter of which still has the original vaulted arch set between two towers. Five stairways and a ramp provide access to the parapet walk over the walls. Within the walls, a number of double staircases provide access to the towers from the parapet walk.
Of the original towers, 49 are still intact, and another 39 have partially survived. The towers were built at irregular intervals along the walls. They consist of two storeys and are mostly semicircular; a few are rectangular. The gaps in the wall for the towers vary in length from 5.35 m to 12.80 m. Different materials were used for the construction of the towers. Often the base of the tower was constructed of dressed granite, with the remainder in slate. During the Middle Ages, pilgrims passed through the gates of the Lugo walls, particularly Porta Miña, on their way to Santiago de Compostela.
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Madrid Hotels | Top 5 Best Hotels In Madrid, Spain
Madrid Hotels | Top 5 Best Hotels In Madrid, Spain
Madrid has exactly what you’re looking for. GThere’s an indelible ‘something extra’ to life in Madrid. Here are Top 5 Best Hotels In Madrid, Spain!
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Eurostars Madrid Tower provides air-conditioned accommodation in Madrid. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a fitness centre.
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Hotel Vía Castellana is set in Madrid’s Chamartín business district on Paseo de la Castellana Avenue, next to the iconic Kio Towers. This modern hotel features rooms with satellite TV and free Wi-Fi throughout. This hotel is 20 minutes' walk from Real Madrid CF's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and 700 m from Chamartín Railway Station, where there are frequent trains to the centre of Madrid, 10 minutes away.
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Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Playa Samil
Places to see in ( Galicia - Spain ) Playa Samil
Samil Beach is the principal beach of Vigo in Galicia in north-west Spain. The river Lagares mouth is found at its west end. It is located in an environment of exceptional beauty, with Cíes Islands as background.
The Playa Samil is 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) long and is connected with the urban public transport and disabled accesses are available during the summer. Several Vitrasa urban public transport lines connect it with different areas of the city. Those lines are: L10, C15A, C15B y C15C during the whole year; C3 during the summer; and the night lines CN1 y CN2.
Around Samil, several services have been created: museums (such as Museo do Mar and Verbum) to different catering premises, clubs and cafés. Its promenade covers the littoral zone and it offers several leisure facilities (three public swimming pools, garden areas, basketball courts, a mini-soccer court, tennis and paddle courts, a skating rink, and terraces).
The beautiful boardwalk is well lit for evening strolling and has public water fountains as well as viewing telescopes to see the main cruise ships which dock nearby. In the summer, a great number of outdoor activities are organised there including having lifeguards on staff.
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