Verín, Administrative municipality in southeast Ourense, Spain
Verín is a municipality nestled in the Tâmega River valley at approximately 373 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and positioned near the Portuguese border. The landscape features rolling hills, vineyards, and scattered settlements distributed across the terrain.
The settlement traces back to the medieval Santa María de Verín and later became a strategic point during conflicts between Portugal and Spain. The Castle of Monterrei stands as evidence of its borderland history.
The winter carnival features the Cigarrón tradition, where masked participants in leather suits decorated with bells run through the streets wielding whips. This custom reflects ancient practices that remain central to local celebrations today.
The A-52 motorway and N-525 road connect the municipality to Madrid and Ourense for easy access. Visitors can explore mineral water springs and vineyard areas by car or on foot through the surrounding countryside.
The municipality produces wines under the Monterrei designation, with vineyards scattered across the valley hillsides. Its proximity to the Portuguese border shapes not only its history but also the character of local wine production.
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Monterrey Castle
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Igrexa de Santa María de Mixós
2.9 km
Río Támega
2.3 km
Santuario dos Remedios de Verín
3.7 kmWayside shrine
14.2 kmAntonio Fernández Pérez
10.2 kmMural, Work of art
14.4 kmBanco do Pozo do Demo
3.6 kmO Circo
9.8 kmCruzeiro da Senhora dos Milagres
13.4 kmCruzeiro do Senhor da Boa Morte
12.2 kmWayside cross
5.1 kmWayside cross
14.1 kmWayside cross
14.1 kmCigarrón
226 mAos Motociclistas
762 mCruceiro de Santa Cruz
8.5 kmO Cruceiro
8.5 kmOs Penedos do Salgueiral
8.5 kmCruceiro de Mixós
3.1 kmMemorial, commemorative plaque
4.4 kmWayside cross
1.7 kmWayside cross
3.7 kmO Telleiro
6.3 kmWayside cross
1.1 kmWayside cross
6.1 kmMemorial, commemorative plaque
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