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El Barco De Valdeorras

Castro Caldelas

Castro Caldelas Castle

El Barco De Valdeorras

Castro Caldelas

Castro Caldelas Castle

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Castro Caldelas Castle

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Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel

Location: Castro Caldelas, El Barco De Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

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Tips

December 5, 2022

Hiking

Magnificent medieval castle located in the town of Castro Caldelas (Ourense). During the Middle Ages it was the most important fortress in the Ribeira Sacra and played a prominent role. The castle was also home to military legions, armies, senior officers and orders of warrior monks.

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August 30, 2023

Hiking

In the Middle Ages, the fortress of Castro Caldelas belonged to the house of Trastámara, its growth being very rapid due to trade and craft activities in which linen weavers made this place an important location for their businesses, in addition to Jews with liberal occupations.

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January 28, 2023

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On the most prominent site in the city, the castle stands on the old Roman road and dominates the surrounding landscape. The structure and wall of the castle was built in the 14th century. The Castle offers spectacular views of the Sil canyon.

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Nearby routes

Best routes near Castro Caldelas Castle

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#1.

Canyon do Sil Vuelta

101km

05:20

1,950m

1,940m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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#2.

Monfort de Lemos - Castro Caldelas Return

85.6km

04:46

1,850m

1,850m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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1

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#3.

Castro Caldelas - Montederramo Return

54.0km

02:45

950m

950m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 780 m

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Location: Castro Caldelas, El Barco De Valdeorras, Ourense, Galicia, Spain

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