O Barco de Valdeorras, Wine district capital in Ourense, Spain
The municipality of O Barco de Valdeorras lies in the Sil Valley at 325 meters elevation, surrounded by the Serra do Eixo mountains in Galicia.
The region holds remains of the Gegurros people, who influenced the area's name Val-de-giorres, and later became part of the Roman gold mining territory.
The Valdeorras wine designation of origin maintains local wine production traditions, particularly focusing on white Godello and red Mencía grape varieties.
The municipality connects to major Galician cities through the N-120 highway and offers accommodation options including Casa Galaica and Pension do Lar.
The municipality contains important slate quarries and incorporates the Via Nova, an ancient Roman road that connected Braga to Astorga.
Location: Ourense
Capital city: O Barco de Valdeorras
Elevation above the sea: 325 m
Shares border with: Rubiá, Carballeda de Valdeorras, A Veiga, Petín, Vilamartín de Valdeorras, Oencia
Website: https://concellodobarco.gal
GPS coordinates: 42.41667,-6.98306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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Corullón Castle
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