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Hotel Monumento Pazo do Castro

Vila Do Castro
Rated 8.5 in 197 reviews

Hotel Monumento Pazo do Castro is a charming and historic retreat nestled in the picturesque setting of O Barco de Valdeorras, Spain. This boutique hotel is housed in a meticulously restored 17th-century Galician pazo, embodying the region's rich heritage and architectural grandeur. Surrounded by lush gardens and the serene landscapes of the Valdeorras valley, the property offers a tranquil escape for those looking to explore the lesser-known gems of Galicia.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the hotel's elegant stone façade, which hints at the history and rustic elegance within. The interior of Hotel Monumento Pazo do Castro features original stonework and wooden beams, seamlessly blended with modern comforts to ensure a relaxing stay. Each room is individually decorated, reflecting the traditional style of the Galician nobility while providing the necessary amenities for contemporary travelers.

The hotel's restaurant presents an opportunity to savor authentic Galician cuisine. Using locally sourced ingredients, the menu highlights the region's culinary traditions, complemented by an impressive selection of local wines, particularly from the renowned Valdeorras wine region. For those looking to unwind, the hotel’s spa offers various treatments aimed at revitalization and relaxation.

In addition to its restful environment, Hotel Monumento Pazo do Castro is ideally located for exploring nearby attractions, such as the Sil River Canyon and the Roman gold mines of Las Médulas. Whether one is seeking adventure, history, or tranquility, the hotel serves as a perfect base for an enriching escape to the Galician countryside.

Climate and Weather

January
 12°
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 8°
 4
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 14°
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 8°
 5
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 19
Rain free days
March
 17°
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 10°
 6
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 18°
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 12°
 7
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 18
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May
 22°
 9°
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 8
Sun hours / day
 19
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June
 27°
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 18°
 10
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 21
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July
 31°
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 21°
 11
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 26
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August
 31°
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 25
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September
 27°
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 23
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October
 21°
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 21
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November
 15°
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December
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 20
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Michelin Restaurants in O Barco de Valdeorras and near Hotel Monumento Pazo do Castro

Torre do Castro
Torre do Castro
Human settlement in O Barco de Valdeorras, Ourense Province, Galicia, Spain
160m / 180yd
Church of Santa María de Vilanova de Valdeorras
Church of Santa María de Vilanova de Valdeorras
1.2km / 0.76mi
Santuario do Santo Cristo da Ascensión
Santuario do Santo Cristo da Ascensión
11.9km / 7.4mi
Las Médulas
Las Médulas
Cultural property in Borrenes y Carucedo, Spain
13.9km / 8.6mi
Igrexa de Santo André de Prada
Igrexa de Santo André de Prada
12.9km / 8mi
Torre do Bolo
Torre do Bolo
16km / 10mi
Church of San Miguel de Montefurado
Church of San Miguel de Montefurado
17.4km / 10.8mi
O Castelo
18km / 11.2mi
Montefurado, Quiroga
Montefurado, Quiroga
18.3km / 11.3mi
Sanctury of A Virxe das Ermidas
Sanctury of A Virxe das Ermidas
Cultural property in O Bolo, Spain
19.5km / 12.1mi
Túnel Romano de Montefurado
Túnel Romano de Montefurado
18.3km / 11.3mi
Church of San Esteban
Church of San Esteban
Church in Corullón, Spain
21.7km / 13.5mi
Bridge Bibei
Bridge Bibei
Cultural property in Puebla de Trives, Spain
21.3km / 13.2mi
Corullón Castle
Corullón Castle
Cultural property in Corullón, Spain
21.6km / 13.5mi
Convento de Cabeza de Alba
Convento de Cabeza de Alba
20.9km / 13mi
Castro de Orellán
Castro de Orellán
Cultural property in Borrenes, Carucedo y Puente de Domingo Flórez, Spain
20.9km / 13mi
Igrexa de Santa María de Cambela
Igrexa de Santa María de Cambela
20.8km / 12.9mi
Castelo dos Novais
Castelo dos Novais
21.5km / 13.3mi
Gil de Casaio
Gil de Casaio
20.8km / 13mi
Church of San Miguel
Church of San Miguel
Cultural property in Corullón, Spain
22.3km / 13.9mi
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia de San Miguel
Church building in Priaranza del Bierzo, Spain
23.8km / 14.8mi
Iglesia de San Juan
Iglesia de San Juan
Cultural property in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain
23.7km / 14.8mi
Mina dos Alemáns
23.8km / 14.8mi
Museo Xeolóxico
23.6km / 14.7mi
Iglesia de Santa Marta
23.4km / 14.5mi
Collegiate of Santa María de Cluniaco, Villafranca del Bierzo
Collegiate of Santa María de Cluniaco, Villafranca del Bierzo
Cultural property in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain
24.9km / 15.5mi
Cornatel Castle
Cornatel Castle
25.2km / 15.7mi
Castillo de Sarracín
Castillo de Sarracín
26km / 16.2mi
Castle of Villafranca del Bierzo
Castle of Villafranca del Bierzo
24.4km / 15.1mi
Convento de San Francisco
Convento de San Francisco
Cultural property in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain
24.6km / 15.3mi
Iglesia de San Nicolás (Villafranca del Bierzo)
Iglesia de San Nicolás (Villafranca del Bierzo)
Cultural property in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain
24.8km / 15.4mi
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol
Villafranca del Bierzo
24.5km / 15.2mi
Igrexa de Santiago de San Mamede
Igrexa de Santiago de San Mamede
25.9km / 16.1mi
Castelo do Carbedo
Castelo do Carbedo
Cultural property in Folgoso de Caurel, Spain
25.4km / 15.8mi
Igrexa de San Lourenzo de Covelo
Igrexa de San Lourenzo de Covelo
24.7km / 15.4mi
Ramón Carnicer Blanco
Ramón Carnicer Blanco
1910s - certain 2000s
24.5km / 15.2mi
Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilasinde
Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilasinde
24.5km / 15.2mi
Capilla de la Omaña
24.7km / 15.3mi
Convento de San José
Convento de San José
24.6km / 15.3mi
Monastery of the Anunciada, Villafranca del Bierzo
Monastery of the Anunciada, Villafranca del Bierzo
24.4km / 15.2mi
Palacio de Torquemada
Palacio de Torquemada
24.6km / 15.3mi
Igrexa de Santa María de Tabazoa de Hedroso
24.2km / 15.1mi
Capela do Bon Xesús de Tabazoa de Hedroso
24.4km / 15.2mi
Casa Museo de Uxío Novoneyra
Casa Museo de Uxío Novoneyra
24.7km / 15.4mi
Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Etnográfico de los Padres Paúles
24.8km / 15.4mi

What to do in O Barco de Valdeorras and near Hotel Monumento Pazo do Castro

Torre do Castro
Torre do Castro
Human settlement in O Barco de Valdeorras, Ourense Province, Galicia, Spain
160m / 180yd
Church of Santa María de Vilanova de Valdeorras
Church of Santa María de Vilanova de Valdeorras
1.2km / 0.76mi
Santuario do Santo Cristo da Ascensión
Santuario do Santo Cristo da Ascensión
11.9km / 7.4mi
Las Médulas
Las Médulas
Cultural property in Borrenes y Carucedo, Spain
13.9km / 8.6mi
Igrexa de Santo André de Prada
Igrexa de Santo André de Prada
12.9km / 8mi
Torre do Bolo
Torre do Bolo
16km / 10mi
Church of San Miguel de Montefurado
Church of San Miguel de Montefurado
17.4km / 10.8mi
O Castelo
18km / 11.2mi
Montefurado, Quiroga
Montefurado, Quiroga
18.3km / 11.3mi
Sanctury of A Virxe das Ermidas
Sanctury of A Virxe das Ermidas
Cultural property in O Bolo, Spain
19.5km / 12.1mi
Túnel Romano de Montefurado
Túnel Romano de Montefurado
18.3km / 11.3mi
Church of San Esteban
Church of San Esteban
Church in Corullón, Spain
21.7km / 13.5mi
Bridge Bibei
Bridge Bibei
Cultural property in Puebla de Trives, Spain
21.3km / 13.2mi
Corullón Castle
Corullón Castle
Cultural property in Corullón, Spain
21.6km / 13.5mi
Convento de Cabeza de Alba
Convento de Cabeza de Alba
20.9km / 13mi
Castro de Orellán
Castro de Orellán
Cultural property in Borrenes, Carucedo y Puente de Domingo Flórez, Spain
20.9km / 13mi
Igrexa de Santa María de Cambela
Igrexa de Santa María de Cambela
20.8km / 12.9mi
Castelo dos Novais
Castelo dos Novais
21.5km / 13.3mi
Gil de Casaio
Gil de Casaio
20.8km / 13mi
Church of San Miguel
Church of San Miguel
Cultural property in Corullón, Spain
22.3km / 13.9mi
Iglesia de San Miguel
Iglesia de San Miguel
Church building in Priaranza del Bierzo, Spain
23.8km / 14.8mi
Iglesia de San Juan
Iglesia de San Juan
Cultural property in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain
23.7km / 14.8mi
Mina dos Alemáns
23.8km / 14.8mi
Museo Xeolóxico
23.6km / 14.7mi
Iglesia de Santa Marta
23.4km / 14.5mi
Collegiate of Santa María de Cluniaco, Villafranca del Bierzo
Collegiate of Santa María de Cluniaco, Villafranca del Bierzo
Cultural property in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain
24.9km / 15.5mi
Cornatel Castle
Cornatel Castle
25.2km / 15.7mi
Castillo de Sarracín
Castillo de Sarracín
26km / 16.2mi
Castle of Villafranca del Bierzo
Castle of Villafranca del Bierzo
24.4km / 15.1mi
Convento de San Francisco
Convento de San Francisco
Cultural property in Villafranca del Bierzo, Spain
24.6km / 15.3mi

About O Barco de Valdeorras

O Barco de Valdeorras, located in the stunning Valdeorras region of Spain, offers a variety of activities and sights that reflect its natural beauty and cultural heritage. One of the main attractions is the natural landscape, characterized by the impressive mountains and the Sil River. This area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, providing opportunities for hiking and nature walks along scenic trails that showcase the region's flora and fauna.

The town itself features a charming historical center, where visitors can explore traditional architecture and local shops. The Church of Santa Maria is a notable landmark, reflecting the region's rich religious history. Additionally, the local gastronomy is worth experiencing, with a focus on regional wines, particularly the white wines made from the Godello grape, and traditional dishes that highlight the area's culinary traditions.

For those interested in local culture, festivals throughout the year celebrate the region's traditions, offering a glimpse into the community's lifestyle. Engaging with locals during these events can provide deeper insights into the culture of O Barco de Valdeorras.

Lastly, nearby attractions such as the Castillo de Valdeorras and the picturesque villages surrounding the town further enhance the experience, inviting exploration and appreciation of the area's history and stunning landscapes.




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