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The Top 11 Gorges in Ourense

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11

to choose from in Ourense. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Ourense.

Last updated: November 8, 2025

Mao River Boardwalk

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Wooden footbridges that crossed the Mao river canyon, in the Ribeira Sacra. Halfway up is the viewpoint, with excellent views of the canyon and the waters of the river that run through the gorge.

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Balcones de Madrid Viewpoint (Os Torgás Viewpoint)

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The Torgás recreational area is in an area where a bush called heather abounds, it is also close to leafy groves of century-old chestnut trees.
Mountainous hiking area, with viewpoints that offer panoramic views of a river valley.

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As Fontiñas Viewpoint

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The As Fontiñas viewing point is an excellent window into the best-preserved natural ecosystems in the Sil Canyon, a mysterious and balanced mix of water, stone, forest and space. The …

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Rocky riverside trail at Portela do Homem

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Right on the border between Spain and Portugal there is this very beautiful valley.

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Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint

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Excellent views from one of the steepest areas of the Sil Valley. Located at 628 meters, the viewpoint offers privileged views of the mountains separated by the Sil River, in the Ribeira Sacra.

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A Lampa Viewpoint

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Magnificent panoramic views over the Sil Canyon with a different perspective from the other viewpoints in the area. This is the reason why it is considered one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Nogueira de Ramuín.

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View of the Sil River from Pena do Pobre

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In the Ribeira Sacra, very close to the O Pé do Home viewpoint, in Cerreda (Santiago), there is a natural viewpoint called Pena do Pobre. This is already within the …

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View of the Coto das Boedas Meander from Vilouxe

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The Vilouxe natural viewpoint offers one of the best views of the meander of Coto das Boedas, in the Sil Canyon. The 700 meters of altitude that fall vertically into …

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Pena de Matacás viewpoint

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More than 500 meters above the Peñas de Matacás there is a spectacular viewpoint with views of the Sil Canyon. This section of the River Sil acts as a natural …

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Trail to Gundrei Waterfall

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Nice path in the middle of the forest between Santo Estevo and the Gundrei waterfall. Before reaching the waterfall, on the left you can see the River Sil running through the gorges.

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The Top 11 Gorges in Ourense

Mao River Boardwalk

Balcones de Madrid Viewpoint (Os Torgás Viewpoint)

As Fontiñas Viewpoint

Rocky riverside trail at Portela do Homem

Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint

A Lampa Viewpoint

View of the Sil River from Pena do Pobre

View of the Coto das Boedas Meander from Vilouxe

Pena de Matacás viewpoint

Trail to Gundrei Waterfall

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