{"id":15715,"date":"2024-05-15T12:24:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T10:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concellodesober.com\/miradoiros\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:16:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:16:38","slug":"miradoiros","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/concellodesober.com\/en\/miradoiros\/","title":{"rendered":"Miradoiros"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row ct_row_stretch=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”15890″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=”” bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f9f9f9″][vc_column]
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- VIEWPOINTS Q ON QUALITY & S ON SUSTAINABILITY -<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]
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PENA DO CONDE VIEWPOINT<\/p><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Anllo Santo Estevo<\/strong>
\nN 42\u00b025’24.9″ \/ W 7\u00b039’48.9″<\/em><\/p>\n

Description: Located at A Pena do Conde, this is the first viewpoint overlooking the River Cabe Canyon. It sits near A Barca de Santo Estevo, a hidden gem of great beauty. From here, you can see the mouth of the River Cabe as it meets the River Sil, along with the Santo Estevo Monastery and the railway station.<\/p>\n

A winding path down the riverbanks leads to the village of A Barca. This site once housed a small inland port known as A Barca de Santo Estevo, which served as a vital crossing between the provinces of Lugo and Ourense, as well as a route to the neighbouring municipality of Pant\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

The barge crossing service was a major source of revenue for the monks of Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil, who controlled the area.<\/p>\n

At the time, crossing by boat was a perilous endeavour due to strong currents and frequent flooding. Although a royal license to build a bridge was requested under King Philip IV, it was refused. It wasn’t until 1955, following the completion of the reservoir, that a bridge was finally built, though today, a pedestrian footbridge connects Pant\u00f3n and Sober.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15717″ img_size=”full”]

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DO XABREGA VIEWPOINT<\/span><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Arxemil.<\/strong>
\nN 42.4102476 \/ W -7. 6331887,17.75\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Description: Situated at an elevation of 319 metres on a small hillock that preserves the remains of an Iron-Age settlement. Here you can see the vast valley where the waters of the Santo Estevo reservoir are dammed.<\/p>\n

Access is via a flight of steps decorated with contemporary motifs and carvings inspired by the Castro de X\u00e1brega<\/em> (Xabrega Hillfort), located adjacent to the site. Nearby, there is a group of restored watermills that form part of the PR-G 86 hiking trail, which are well worth a visit.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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OS CHANC\u00cdS VIEWPOINT<\/p><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Os Chanc\u00eds Jetty<\/strong>
\nN 42.4099489 \/ W 7.6333966,17\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

This viewpoint is located by the Os Chanc\u00eds jetty, at the spot where the River Xabrega (or Camilo) forms a waterfall. There is a car park at the end of the road for those arriving by car o coaches. It\u2019s the main boarding point for Siltrip cruises.\u00a0To the east, the viewpoint offers vistas of the Sil Canyon and the Santo Estevo reservoir. Across the river lies the municipality of Nogueira de Ramu\u00edn and the Santo Estevo jetty, which also serves as a departure point for catamaran trips along the River Sil.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15719″ img_size=”full”]

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CIVIDADE VIEWPOINT<\/span><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Bolmente<\/strong>
\nN 42\u00ba 23\u2019 36\u2019\u2019 N\/ W 7\u00ba 36\u2019 54\u2019\u2019\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In the village of Santa Marta (Bolmente), signs direct visitors to the Cividade and Boqueiri\u00f1o viewpoints. Being among the highest points in the network, the final 3 km consist of a dirt track; however, it remains accessible by vehicle right up to the entrance.<\/p>\n

The Cividade Viewpoint sits over 500 m above the river, offering spectacular views of the Cerreda area on the Ourense bank. It features a metal walkway designed by landscape architect Isabel Aguirre that extends out over the Sil Canyon to provide a more thrilling experience.<\/p>\n

If you visit during the rainy season, you can witness numerous waterfalls feeding the Sil in a truly magnificent display. There is also a small picnic area on-site to sit and enjoy the scenery at a more relaxed pace.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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BOQUEIRI\u00d1O VIEWPOINT<\/p><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Bolmente.<\/strong>
\nN 42.402506 \/ W -7.5998128,836\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Description: This viewpoint is located directly opposite the Monastery of Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil in the Parada de Sil in the Province of Ourense. In addition to panoramic views of the monastery and the woodland that surround it, visitors can enjoy an excellent view of a long stretch of the canyon and its sheer rock faces.<\/p>\n

Located 3 km from Cividade, the\u00a0Boqueiri\u00f1o viewpoint\u00a0(historically known as Cotarro I) features a balcony platform at the end of a short uphill track. It can be reached from Cividade via an unpaved path, or from Bolmente via a paved country road.<\/p>\n

Facing the\u00a0Monastery of Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil, the viewpoint highlights the dramatic, secluded locations chosen for these historic retreats. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the monastery, the dense chestnut forests, and the steep cliffs of the Sil Canyon.<\/p>\n

The trail connecting the Cividade and Boqueiri\u00f1o viewpoints is ideal for trekking and nature spotting. Additionally, a\u00a0bird hide located at the end of a path very close to the site, offering an excellent vantage point for local wildlife.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15721″ img_size=”full”]

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SANTIORXO VIEWPOINT<\/span><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Santiorxo<\/strong>
\nN 42\u00ba 24\u2019 28\u201d \/ W 7\u00ba 34\u2019 3\u201d<\/p>\n

Situated on Mount Santiorxo, within the parish of the same name, this viewpoint overlooking the Canyon has been fully restored and enhanced in recent years.<\/p>\n

From its timber walkway, visitors can enjoy sweeping panoramas of the Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil area and the nearby Balcones de Madrid. Beyond the dramatic canyon scenery, the site is nestled within a charming, wooded area equipped with benches, providing a peaceful spot to relax and take in the natural beauty of the landscape.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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CADEIRAS VIEWPOINT<\/p><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Pinol<\/strong>
\nN 42\u00ba 23′ 51.6″ \/ W – 7\u00ba 33′ 18.8″\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Located in the parish of Pinol, this viewpoint offers magnificent panoramic vistas of the sheer cliffs of Parada de Sil and the Castro Caldelas valley. It sits right by the Sanctuary of Cadeiras, which is nestled within an inviting recreational area shaded by an ancient oak grove and conveniently served by a local restaurant.<\/p>\n

From this vantage point, you can look directly across the river to the famous Balcones de Madrid viewpoint on the Ourense bank, offering a perfect perspective of one of the Canyon\u2019s most iconic spots.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15723″ img_size=”full”]

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OS CHELOS VIEWPOINT<\/span><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Amandi<\/strong>
\nN 42\u00ba 23′ 22.2″\u00a0 \/ W – 7\u00ba 31′ 04.5″\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

From this vantage point, we can appreciate one of the few sections of the Sil Canyon where both banks share a similar landscape. It offers a clear view of the Meixide hydroelectric plant (Ourense), as the canyon\u2019s steep slopes begin to level out to accommodate the renowned Ribeira Sacra vineyards.<\/p>\n

Situated in the heart of the Amandi wine region, the viewpoint reveals a hidden history: during periods of low water, original terraces submerged by the reservoir remain preserved and visible beneath the surface.<\/p>\n

The access road leads you past the gates of one of the sub-zone\u2019s largest wineries. Once at the viewpoint, look across the river to find the confluence of the River Mao and the River Sil.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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PENA DO CASTELO VIEWPOINT<\/p><\/div><\/div>

<\/div>[vc_column_text]Localizaci\u00f3n: Doade.<\/strong>
\n42\u00ba 24′ 45.31” N -7\u00ba 28′ 3.80” W<\/em><\/p>\n

Access is via a narrow 1.5 km dirt track starting from\u00a0Francos de Doade. We highly recommend walking this stretch to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the local woodland.<\/p>\n

The route begins at the\u00a0Valguaire chestnut grove, home to ancient, centuries-old trees, and culminates at the viewpoint where the charming\u00a0Chapel of San Mauro (San Amaro)\u00a0stands. Once the site of an iron-age hillfort, it offers sweeping views over the Amandi vineyards and the Regina Viarum winery on the Lugo side, with the village of Castro Caldelas and the River Sil visible across the Ourense bank.<\/p>\n

As the welcome sign tells visitors:\u00a0‘Pena do Castelo points proudly to the sky, inviting the wanderer to discover a grand horizon of peaks sculpted by nature. This magical place preserves the traces of hillfort dwellers, mingled with those of the devotees who flocked to the San Mauro hermitage before it vanished in the 19th century.’<\/em><\/p>\n

Following a faithful reconstruction in 2004, the hermitage once again stands impressively above the terraces, blending seamlessly into the landscape. Inside, the chapel houses a stone image of the saint. Outside, the sheer scale of nature and the \u201cheroic viticulture\u201d bear witness to the incredible human effort required to cultivate these steep, vine-covered terraced slopes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”15724″ img_size=”full”]

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SOUTOCHAO VIEWPOINT<\/span><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>[vc_column_text]Location: Doade<\/strong>
\nN 42.4090536\u00a0 \/ W – 7.4746502,1672<\/em><\/p>\n

Situated in the heart of the Doade vineyards, this lookout lies on the road connecting Doade (Lugo) and Castro Caldelas (Ourense). The site is well-equipped with a car park and is also known as the \u2018Harvester\u2019s Viewpoint\u2019.<\/p>\n

This name comes from the large granite sculpture of a carreteiro<\/em>, a worker carrying a traditional basket of grapes upon his head. The monument pays tribute to the \u201cheroic viticulture\u201d and the sheer physical effort required to produce these renowned wines.<\/p>\n

Today, you can see the metal rails installed on the dizzying slopes to assist with the arduous task of cultivation and harvesting. This is one of Galicia\u2019s most unique landscapes, where vines cling to steep inclines all the way down to the water’s edge. Dotted among them are small stone huts once used as cellars or wine presses. While beautiful year-round, a visit is particularly recommended in autumn, when the changing colours of the vine leaves create a stunning tapestry of hues.<\/p>\n

Nearby, you can spot the rocky peak where the final viewpoint of the Sober network, Pena do Castelo, stands out.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]

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