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Bierzo

Balboa

The Top 20 Attractions around Balboa

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Balboa. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Balboa is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Church of Santa María la Real in O Cebreiro

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On the French road of the Jacobean route, O Cebreiro has a Grail considered holy by some and miraculous by others.

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Pilgrim Statue at Alto de San Roque

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The monument to the pilgrim of Alto de San Roque (altitude of 1270 m), the work of the Galician sculptor José María Acuña, is a statue placed in 1993 and …

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Galicia Border Marker on the Camino de Santiago

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On the long way towards Santiago de Compostela, through the north of Spain - maybe even earlier in France - the pilgrim has already crossed borders several times, which may …

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Statue of Saint James the Pilgrim at La Portela de Valcarce

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In La Portela de Valcarce, a small enclave in the province of León, you will find a statue in honor of the pilgrim. This statue remembers the distances from there …

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The three passes of O Cebreiro

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Alto do Cebreiro, or simply "O Cebreiro" is one of the most significant stages of the Camino de Santiago. It is located in Galicia and is far from Santiago de …

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Church of San Juan de Ruitelán

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Pereje village

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It is the first town you find in the direction of Galicia from Villafranca del Bierzo. Although the passage through Pereje is optional, its pilgrim influence is felt in the …

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Church of Saint Mary Magdalene in Vega de Valcarce

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Church of Santa Maria Magdalena. This church is located in Vega de Valcarce (León), it was reformed at different times in the 17th, 19th and 20th centuries. It is a …

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Alto do Cebreiro (1300 m)

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After 14 kilometers of ascent and 656 meters of positive difference in altitude since the ascent begins in Ruitelán, crowning the Alto do Cebreiro is one of the moments to …

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Las Herrerías

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It belongs to the Villafranca del Bierzo-O Cebreiro stage on the French Way of the Camino de Santiago.

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Descent along the road

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From Las Herrerias de Valcarce the ascent to O Cebreiro begins - about 10 km long and 750 meters in altitude.

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