Bierzo’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments around Bierzo. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Galerías de Orellán

The Orellán Gallery is an ancient underground water conduit that extends for about 100 meters. Its original function was to transport water from inside the mountain to burst it from …

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Cueva La Encantada y La Cuevona

If you are interested in hiking and nature, these caves are fascinating places to explore. I hope you enjoy your visit! 😊

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Las Médulas

Las Médulas, located in Bierzo, northwest of the Montes Aquilanos and along the valley of the Sil River, is a fantastic landscape resulting from Roman gold mining. This place has …

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Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

It was the most important gold mine, as well as the largest open pit gold mine in the entire Roman Empire.

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Jardines de la Alameda and La Chata Fountain

The Plaza Diego Saavedra is a large triangular square located in the heart of Villafranca del Bierzo, opposite the Collegiate Church.

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Pico de Placias

Pico de Placias is another impressive place for hiking and nature lovers. A popular route starts from the parking lot next to the archaeological classroom. The route is circular, following …

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Reirigo Cave

The reddish colors and the caves in the formations are some of the characteristics of the Medulas.

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Laguna Larga

Laguna Larga is located in the Los Azufres area. It is an impressive natural place that offers a relaxing experience surrounded by beauty.

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Pico dos Tres Bispos

At an altitude of 1,794 meters, at the point where Galicia delimits Castilla and León, the top of Pico dos Tres Bispos offers beautiful views over the Serra dos Ancares.

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Lake Somiedo

The Saliencia Lakes are located in the heart of the Somiedo Natural Park, in the south of Asturias and almost on the border with Castilla y León.

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Extend your search for the best caves by checking out these guides of the top ones around Bierzo:

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments around Bierzo

Galerías de Orellán

Cueva La Encantada y La Cuevona

Las Médulas

Las Médulas Roman Gold Mines

Jardines de la Alameda and La Chata Fountain

Pico de Placias

Reirigo Cave

Laguna Larga

Pico dos Tres Bispos

Lake Somiedo

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