The Ribeira Sacra is a magical natural enclave found in Galicia, northwest of Spain. A destination where vineyards, wineries, monasteries and rivers are harmonized.
The Miño and Sil rivers meet and flow through deep canyons; creating a unique and spectacular landscape. In addition to its stunning views, the region boasts a wealth of monasteries, churches, and other historic buildings that reflect the area’s rich cultural heritage.
The Ribeira Sacra is known for its wine production, especially red wine made from the Mencía grape, as well as other varieties such as Merenzao, Souson, Brancellao, etc. These varieties are grown mainly in the northern part of slopes, on terraces; always looking for the southern sun. In this way, a unique landscape is created, full of small wineries that practice heroic viticulture, and where navigable rivers intertwine the Atlantic forests on the southern slopes with the vineyard terraces on the opposite side of these.
Highlights
- 4 Hotel nights.
- 5 food and wine activities (Visit Wine Museum , 3 Restaurant with local food, visit 3 wineries)
- Signed walking tour 2 days (Aprox:15Km/day)
- Boat trip.
- Visit to the most important places and 24/7 contact person.
From 690€ pp
DISCOVER RIBERA SACRA IN 5 DAYS
DAY 1 - CocktaIL
Castle of Monforte
- Galician Castles
As cocktail We suggest a first contact with the Ribeira Sacra. On this first day we will meet you and present the history of the area, introducing you the wines from Ribeira Sacea as wel as the Castle of Monforte de Lemos.
We take you to the Ribeira Sacra from the main transport centers around, ask us before buying your ticket.
Upon arrival at the Ribeira Sacra, we introduce you to its wine and its history. We take you to the wine museum and we show you a medieval fortress, so abundant in the Ribeira Sacra.
We suggest a first approach to the gastronomy of this area and its wines.
Accommodation in the Ribeira Sacra or in a nearby town.
DÍa 2 - Starters
Vineyards over the River
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The Ribeira Sacra runs along the Sil and Miño rivers, the latter being the most important river in Galicia and one of the most important in Portugal. Its channel crosses landscapes of great natural beauty, with a great variety of flora and fauna.
In the Ribeira Sacra area; In the Vega del Miño, wines are made mainly with the Mencía grape variety, although other native varieties of the region can also be used, such as Garnacha Tintorera and Brancellao. Some of these wines are characterized by their intense red color with violet hues. On the nose, they present aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and plum, as well as spicy and balsamic notes. It is a balanced and elegant wine, with well-integrated acidity and a persistent and pleasant finish. Notes of ripe fruit and spices can be appreciated.
This first day, the main dish on the menu will be Wine, although the menu will also be seasoned with cheese or other products from the region.
We propose a hiking route to suit you, where you decide what you walk.
If there is something emblematic of the Ribeira Sacra in addition to the Romanesque that you will find at every step, it is the wineries, on our trip with a strong gastronomic component visiting a winery is essential.
We will try a special dinner so that you taste the terroir and in addition to the wine you get to know other km0 products.
Accommodation in the Ribeira Sacra or in a nearby town.
DAY 3 - 1st course
Viñedos a la Ribera del Miño
- Galician spiritsGalician spirits
The denomination of origin Aguardiente de Galicia is a distinction given to high-quality Galician spirits. This denomination was created in 1989 and applies to spirits that are made in the region of Galicia (northwestern Spain), through a traditional distillation process.
Aguardiente is a distillate of pomace, which is obtained from the solid residues that remain after pressing the grapes to obtain the must in winemaking. These marcs are subjected to a fermentation process and later distilled in copper stills, which allows obtaining a high-quality brandy with a very characteristic flavor.
On this second day of the trip we will try to take the shortest route, so we take a small part of your itinerary by boat.
To then continue your route following the course of the Miño river on foot, again you decide how much to walk.
If there is something intrinsic to this area, as much or more than wine, it is its liqueurs and spirits, which is why we think that you cannot leave the Ribeira Sacra without visiting a winery with a distillery.
To celebrate the end of your walking tour we take you to a very special hotel, where you can discover gastronomy and heritage at the same time.
DAY 4 - MAIN COURSE
Vineyards in the Sil Canyon
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The Sil Canyon is an impressive gorge that welcomes this river during its last 35 kilometers, just before flowing into the Miño river.
The Sil Canyon is one of the most beautiful and spectacular areas of Galicia, with vertical walls up to 500 meters high, which overlook the riverbed, in the form of vineyards and Atlantic forest, typically Galician.
The Sil canyons are an excellent opportunity to discover its heritage and its famous wines on a boat trip.
On the last day, instead of walking, we will travel by boat.
To make your mouth water after a boat trip among the vineyards, we suggest the last visit to a winery which will be in the same restaurant where you will enjoy a gastronomic experience paired with the great wines of our surroundings.
Accommodation in the Ribeira Sacra or in a nearby town.
DÍa 5 - Dessert (opTional)
The Romaneque in Ribeira Sacra
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The Romanesque style of the Ribeira Sacra is an authentic architectural treasure. The entire Ribeira Sacra is dotted with Romanesque churches and monasteries dating from the 12th and 13th centuries. The Romanesque style of the Ribeira Sacra is a testimony to the rich cultural, gastronomic and religious history of the region, and integrates harmoniously into the natural environment to make this destination a must-see for lovers of architecture, wine and nature. .
We take you to your final destination from where your trip will end.
Upon arrival we look for a restaurant for you, so you can have lunch calmly.
We organize a complete guided visit to the destination city.
And we always look for the best hotels for you.
About the trip
- 4 nights in a delicated hotel
- 4 gastronomic activities
- Spa circuit
- Boat trip
- 4 Breakfast
- Information for walking itineraries
- Informations about the destiny.
- Support 24/7.
- Attractions tickets
- Lunchs
- Transfers from and to the location.
- Transfers can be added to the trip.
- Travel insurance.
- The best time of the year to make the trip is from April to November, the climate in Galicia is very variable, so it is difficult to know when the weather will be better.
- During your itinerary at all times you will have a tourist guide at your disposal if you have any doubts about your itinerary.
- Although the trip is self-guided, you will be provided with adequate information about each stage.
- Some of the dining reservations could be dispensed with and the customer makes reservations on his own.
- The itinerary can be reduced or extended.
- We make tailor-made itineraries.
The prices can be different depending on the season.
Prices may vary depending on the itinerary and services.
We are a local travel agency and a family bussines.
We manage everything in person and know all our customers by name.
We are located partly in Galicia in the vicinity of the Ribeira Sacra. We know the area and its wine in depth, we are on the territory.
We don’t bet on quantity but on quality.
Although we have experience managing and guiding trips with groups, this is something else, here we make tailor-made and personal trips.
You will travel at your own pace and not at that of others.
Ribeira Sacra ...Wine, the gem of this itinerary
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