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Cypress Chapel

Cypress Chapel

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Cypress Chapel

Name: Cypress Chapel
Rating: 2

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Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras do Oribio e Courel

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Location: Samos, Lugo, Lugo, Galicia, Spain

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1. Church of Saint James in Renche – Monastery of Samos loop from O Barrio de Baixo

28.1km

07:55

590m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Monastery of Samos – Church of Saint James in Renche loop from Samos

9.46km

02:41

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Church of Saint James in Renche – Monastery of Samos loop from Samos

17.7km

04:54

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elena

November 8, 2025

Also called Capela do Salvador, it is one of the Galician examples of pre-romanic architecture. It was built in the 9th century. The door is an example of Mozarbe art. Close to the Capela, there is another treasure in the shape of a tree: a Mediterranean cypress more than 27 metres high and more than 500 years old.

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Elevation 580 m

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Wednesday 17 December

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87 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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1. Church of Saint James in Renche – Monastery of Samos loop from O Barrio de Baixo

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