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Visitable castle restored in different areas and worth seeing, along with the streets that surround it, medieval area of the town of Castro Caldelas

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.

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.

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.

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 border between the provinces of Lugo and Ourense. From this fantastic balcony over the void you can see the piers of Doade, in Sober and Castro Caldelas.

Stone bridge over the Sil river. get ready to climb

Galician stone castle from the 14th century. The castle is worth a walk around before heading back to the car park