Sober’s network of viewpoints has been recognised with the “Q for Quality” seal awarded by the Spanish Institute for Tourism Quality (ICTE) under “Unique Public Space” category since 2021. This distinction is held by only five public spaces in all of Spain, making Sober the only municipality in both the Province of Lugo and the entire Ribeira Sacra to receive it. Furthermore, in 2024, the network obtained the “S for Sustainability” seal, demonstrating the municipality’s commitment to environmental conservation.

Sober features ten public viewpoints, the first of which dates to the 1980s. Since then, the network has been steadily expanded and restored, becoming a true benchmark for the entire region.

Nine of these viewpoints offer breathtaking views along the Sil Canyon, while the tenth is located at the confluence where the River Cabe flows into the River Sil. To help visitors explore the municipality’s ten viewpoints, we have divided the route into two sections, both easily accessible by car as follows:

Section one: From Sober to Os Chancís Pier

Starting from Sober’s town centre and heading towards Os Chancís, you will find the first three viewpoints on the route:

10. PENA DO CONDE VIEWPOINT
9.  XABREGA VIEWPOINT
8. OS CHANCÍS VIEWPOINT

Section Two: Starting from Sober’s town centre and heading towards Doade you can visit the remaining seven viewpoints:

7. A CIVIDADE VIEWPOINT
6. BOQUERIÑO VIEWPOINT
5. SANTIORXO VIEWPOINT
4. CADEIRAS VIEWPOINT
3. OS CHELOS VIEWPOIN
2. SOUTOCHAO VIEWPOINT
1. PENA DO CASTELO VIEWPOINT

For more details about this route and each individual viewpoint, you can download the brochure here.

Sober is home of an important religious heritage that is more modest and less known than other  areas of the Ribeira Sacra, yet of considerable historical and cultural value.

This heritage consists of a group of rural Romanesque churches, characterised by their simplicity and historical value.

In recent years, several of these churches have undergone conservation works that revealed and restored several hidden treasures, such as wall paintings that were concealed beneath layers of paint and limewash. The sanctuaries of Proendos, Lobios, and Pinol are located within a seven-kilometres radious.

Currently, the churches of Pinol and Lobios can be visited as part of the Romanesque Tour circuit organised by the Ribeira Sacra Tourism Consortium. This service offers guided access to some of the smaller and most important Romanesque churches within the Ribeira Sacra, and it is available from Easter until the end of September.

You can download here the brochure on our Romanesque churches, including visiting schedules.

To arrange a visit to these churches and other landmarks within the Ribeira Sacra, please contact Máis que Románico.

Sober’s archaeological heritage includes more than forty Bronze Age rock carvings (petroglyphs). These ancient engravings serve as a gateway into the past, taking visitors on a journey back through Prehistory.

For centuries, our ancestors regarded these Galician petroglyphs as enigmatic expressions of a mythical world, a profound human attempt to explain the mysteries of reality. Today, the legendary folklore attached to these carvings adds a poetic dimension and unique charm to one of the most distinctive forms of Galician art.

Further information on these legendary stones is available on the “O Colado do Vento” cultural association website: click here

For guided tours to discover these ancient treasures first-hand with expert guides, please visit  Máis que Románico website: click here

A descriptive brochure featuring the most important petroglyphs in the municipality is available for download below:

Petroglyphs Route Brochure

You can download here a list of tourist accommodation, rural guesthouses and hotels within the municipality of Sober.

Click the link below to view a full list and contact details of restaurants throughout the municipality of Sober.

Pro-tip: Our local fair takes place on the 12^th and 28^th of every month in the town centre. It is the perfect opportunity to enjoy traditional pulpo á feira (Galician style octopus), browse and purchase a wide range of products brought by market traders.

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Located in an area of 133 square kilometres, the municipality of Sober is privileged of being set within a spectacular natural environment. The Sil Canyon is its most prominent landmark, forming the southern municipal and provincial boundary, while the River Cabe, which is equally impressive, defines the western limit.

Its natural areas are part of the Natura 2000 network and are designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), due to their rich biodiversity and great potential for habitat restoration.

Undoubtedly, it is an unforgettable experience to explore trails where Mediterranean species such as cork oaks and arbutus, commonly known as strawberry trees, blend with native species including oaks, chestnut trees, heather and gorse.

If you are lucky, you may spot hidden among these forests some grey herons, storks, falcons, bats and owls, as well as wild boar, deer, common genets, wildcats, fox, squirrels among others.

Sober is a land of forests, rivers and natural areas and hideaways where flora, fauna and local communities coexist in harmony.

We all share the responsibility of ensuring this balance is preserved, by contributing to the conservation and protection of this unique environment.

While almost any track or forest path can become a hiking route, you can find below the most popular established routes for you to explore.

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There is no better way to experience Heroic Viticulture than through the people who make it possible and who have brought prestige and recognition to the Ribeira Sacra. The winemakers are the men and women who shape and preserve the landscape that captivates  every visitor. Their hard work, strength and devotion to their land and culture, produce wines with a truly unique personality.

The winemakers of Amandi open their doors to share their craft, explaining the dedication and specialized work it requires. There is no one better than them to convey the passion and commitment involved in preserving the land they have inherited as a true treasure.

If you are planning a visit, you can download the list of participating wineries here, where you will find the contact details to book an appointment.

Navigating along the waters of the River Sil aboard a catamaran  is one of the most memorable experiences when visiting the Sil Canyons. The following operators provide this service from different boarding points. Select your preferred option and book your boat trip:

Barco Brandán

Departure: Abeleda jetty (20 km from Sober town centre).

Booking: Visit the Adega Algueira website.

Catamarán Río Sil

Departure: Abeleda jetty (20 km from Sober town centre).

Booking: Visit the Catamarán Río Sil website.

Deputación de Lugo

Departure: Ponte do Sil jetty (20 km from Sober town centre).

Booking: Visit the Deputación de Lugo reservation website.

Siltrip

Departure: Os Chancís jetty (7.7 km from Sober town centre).

Booking: Visit the Siltrip website.

Viajes Hemisferios

Departure: Santo Estevo jetty (30 km from Sober town centre).

Booking: Visit the Viajes Hemisferios website.

If you wish to explore our municipality in a more unique and memorable way, you will find below a list of activities and local tour providers who offer a variety of experiences.

You can enjoy guided tours in quad or bicycle or kayaking or paddle surfing on the River Sil. Alternatively, enjoy a game of bumper ball, get creative and immerse yourself in art at Modesto Trigo’s workshops, or simply unwind and relax in holistic retreats.