Monforte de Lemos

Monforte de Lemos sits in northwestern Spain between the Miño and Sil rivers in the Ribeira Sacra region. The settlement spreads over hills and valleys, with residential neighborhoods around the historic core and vineyards on the surrounding slopes.

The first inhabitants were Celtic groups who settled here between 600 and 900 before our era. During the Middle Ages, the town grew around a fortress that protected the valley and later became the core of today's municipality.

The name comes from the Lemavi, a Celtic tribe who settled here over 2,500 years ago. Today you can still see traces of the medieval town layout in the streets, and families gather in the squares for conversation.

The town hall provides information on services such as education, employment, and tourism and is open on weekdays. Visitors wanting to explore the surroundings will find signposts for walking trails along the rivers and through the vineyards.

Archaeological finds suggest that in prehistoric times there was a large lake here whose iron-rich water the Celts used to forge their weapons. Remains of these ancient workshops have been discovered on several hills around the old town.

Location: Lugo Province

Capital city: Monforte de Lemos

Elevation above the sea: 360 m

Part of: Terra de Lemos, Red de Juderías de España

Shares border with: A Pobra do Brollón, Ribas de Sil, Castro Caldelas, Sober, Pantón, O Saviñao, Bóveda

Website: http://monfortedelemos.es

GPS coordinates: 42.51639,-7.51611

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:30