Location: Province of Ourense
Top Things to do in Province of Ourense
Top Restaurants in Province of Ourense
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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Province of Ourense, Galicia
Ourense is a province of northwestern Spain, in the southeastern part of the autonomous community of Galicia. It is bordered by the provinces of Pontevedra in the west, Lugo in the north, León and Zamora in the east, and by Portugal in the south. With an area of 7,278 square km it is the only landlocked province in Galicia. The provincial capital, Ourense, is the largest population centre, with the rest of the province being predominantly rural.
Restaurants in Province of Ourense
1. Vina Costeira
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5.0 based on 198 reviews
2. Ecos da Pedra
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
3. Monasterio de Oseira
4. Monterrei Castle
5. Monasterio de Santa Cristina
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4.5 based on 305 reviews
The origin of the Santa Cristina monastery is full of doubts and unknowns, different dates have been given to locate its foundation. It probably has to be placed towards the 10th century, a time when the rule of San Fructuoso followed, which would later be replaced by that of San Benito. Abbots of Santa Cristina have been known since the 10th century, later donations began to be found in their favor and, later on, royal privileges, the oldest conserved is from Fernando III de León and Castilla (1231), although there are references to other earlier ones. In the 15th century the house would begin a period of decline, with commendatory abbots, which would end in 1517 with a bull of Leo X that formalized its extinction and integration in Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil as a simple priory. temporary and the already definitive of 1835, when the place was abandoned and ruined. From July 2020 you need to book in: https://entradas.ribeirasacra.org/es
6. Termas de Prexigueiro
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4.5 based on 430 reviews
Reviewed By ricardofranza - Madrid, Spain
We had the opportunity to visit this beautiful spa where you can relax to your hearts content in a great armony surrendered by the forest and wilderness
7. Canon del Sil
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By Nhiker
Since it was winter, we had the whole route almost entirely to ourselves. The drive is beautiful, no matter what the season, the monasteries are interesting, and the overlooks over the River Sil are amazing.
8. Aquis Querquennis
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By 125lad - London, United Kingdom
second visit to this site, ruins are interesting and some good signs, the QR code explanations did not seem to be working which is a shame. prime attraction for me was the hot spring nearby where you can lie in hot water in an open air pool, there is a separate entrance to the hot spring or you can walk from the ruins about 500m. Very relaxed, mix of people enjoying the hot water. no changing areas so bring towels and or find a nearby bush. Museum is interesting (went of a previous visit) but all in Spanish and Galician as I recall.
9. Portico Del Paraiso
10. Claustro de San Francisco
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By LoopyLouRTW - Barcelona, Spain
Would highly recommend visiting these cloisters. Our guide was Constantino who told us the history behind the cloisters. He was very interesting, enthusiastic & knowledgeable about the cloisters & the history of Galicia. We arrived 20 minutes before the cloisters were due to close for siesta, however Constantino gave up 20 minutes of his lunch break to talk to us & share the history of the cloisters. Entry is free & is highly recommended.
