Monterrei, Medieval fortress complex in southeastern Galicia, Spain
The municipality of Monterrei spans across multiple valleys and hills, featuring a stone fortress that stands at an elevation of 450 meters above sea level.
The 12th-century fortress of Monterrei contains a 22-meter-high keep tower and served as a strategic defensive position along the Portuguese border for 800 years.
The region maintains its wine heritage through the Monterrei Designation of Origin, producing distinct white wines from native grape varieties including Godello and Treixadura.
Visitors access Monterrei via the A-52 motorway, with the nearest airports located in Vigo at 102 kilometers and Santiago de Compostela at 132 kilometers distance.
The fortress housed the first printing press in Galicia and features a deep well known as pozo verde, connected to local historical narratives.
GPS coordinates: 41.94677,-7.44915
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:52
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