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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August 30, 2023

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These are two wooden walkways that go several meters into the canyon, providing us with spectacular views.

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CarlosLaxe

December 22, 2021

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Excellent views from a cantilever balcony

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3. Xariñas de Castro Viewpoint – Monastery of Santa Cristina loop from Parada de Sil

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Elevation 680 m

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Sunday 22 March

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Location: Parada De Sil, El Barco De Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

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