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Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary

It is a neoclassical building with a Latin cross plan. It is a very large building in which its elliptical dome stands out. The facade is framed by two twin towers of three graduated bodies of square plan, formed by four buttresses joined by semicircular arches where the bells go and topped with a cornice. In the last body there is a cupulita on machones forming six semicircular arches and, crowning the cupola, a pinnacle with a forge cross in each tower-belfry. The central body has a balcony and an elliptical dome. It is surrounded by a landscaped space enclosed by a stone wall, where there is a Cruceiro and the Monument to the Magistrates.

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Church of Santa Isabel

This temple, of small dimensions, was built in the XVI century. The arrangement of its forms and ornamentation corresponds to the aesthetic guidelines of the Renaissance, although it has been recently rebuilt. Currently the City Council has planned to convert it into a Museum of Sacred Art. Located on a beautiful valley from where we can obtain fabulous views of Castro Caldelas.

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Castro Caldelas Castle

It was a medieval fortress of military character that was built more than 600 years ago (XIV century). From its towers the Lord of the Castle defended and controlled this town and the lands of Caldelas. The coats of arms on the main door remind us who were the Lords: a lion rampant and a castle symbol of the Enríquez, the six roels symbol of the Castro and two wolves symbol of the Osorio (Lords of Lemos) The castle has a large courtyard where the cistern is located, retains a double wall and two towers, the Clock Tower and the Keep. In the 16th century a palatial building was added (in the right wing) with a large hall. Today its rooms house the Municipal Library, Conference Room, Exhibition Halls, Ethnographic Museum and Museum of Letters and Language.

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Ponte das Taboas Recreational Area

Recreational area with fluvial swimming pool, swings, picnic areas, fountain, bar and barbecues, from this point there is a very interesting route that runs along a stretch of the Caldelas river passing by several mills.

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Motorhome Parking Praza da Estrela

Very central, in a beautiful setting, overlooking the Ribeira Sacra. Maximum stay, 48 hours. It is not allowed to install tables, chairs, etc... The hotel and supermarket services are in the village, about 600 m away. ACCESS From the OU-536 road, which reaches the village and crosses it as Av. Ourense, turn, in the center next to the Post Office, to continue along the rúa da Devesa that leads to the area. GPS COORDINATES: 42.37472 / -7.41806 N 42º 22' 29'' / W 07º 25' 05''

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Pena de Matacás Viewpoint

The last stretch of the river Sil, before joining the Miño, provides us with one of the most appreciated images of the Ribeira Sacra, the Sil Canyons. A beautiful natural landscape formed by abrupt elevations that corset the flowing course of the river along the last 25 kilometers. The water carried by this river is greater than that of the Miño, being famous the phrase: "The Sil carries the water and the Miño the fame". To get to the viewpoint we will do it from the road that goes from Monforte de Lemos to Castro Caldelas (LU903) on the banks of the river Sil, at the height of the pier of Doade we continue towards Abeleda direction Castro Caldelas. In the center of the village (Abeleda) we will find the indications to reach the viewpoint.

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The Magical Woods of Castro Caldelas Route

The route "The Magical Forests of Castro Caldelas" consists of two loops that converge in the town of Castro Caldelas. You can go through the whole route, or choose only one of the two loops. In both cases the itinerary is circular, starting and finishing in Castro Caldelas. Short Loop - 5.3 km. In Castro Caldelas you can start the route towards the Church of Camba (s.X), a path that begins with great views over the castle and its surroundings. From there the trail descends to the fluvial area Ponte das Táboas, and then, always between forests, the river Edo and its mills will take you back to Castro Caldelas. Long Loop - 14.9 km. Then you can head towards the Souto de Poboeiros, where century-old oak and chestnut trees coexist, and reach the Monastery of San Paio de Abeleda (12th century) among vineyards. Then we will go back up the course of the river Edo to start a route between villages and forests with splendid views over the mountains surrounding Castro Caldelas. Starting and finishing point coordinates: UTM:29T X:630457 Y:4692625

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