Following the success of the guided tour campaign to the Castro de San Lourenzo last summer –12 people on average per day– for this year, the City Council has decided to maintain the visits to the Castro and expand the offer to include other elements of interest in the City Council. The offer aims to be as diverse as possible, reach the main points of interest and be attractive to all tastes.
“This offer of visits responds to the City Council's clear commitment to quality cultural tourism” – comments Xosé Lois Maceda, mayor of A Pobra do Brollón – “The opening of the municipal solidarity accommodation and the fact of promoting the Winter Route, everything goes in the same direction: we have to create supply and have people come and this has an impact on the local economy.”. The visit cycle will take place between July and August. To attend, it will be necessary to book by calling 666 435 832.
The offer is as follows:
San Lorenzo Castle
From Tuesday to Friday at 11:00 a.m. (duration 1 hour) Meeting point: At the foot of the Castro, at the sign
This is a visit directly to the Castro de San Lourenzo, where the fourth excavation campaign will be taking place. During the visit, in addition to being able to get up close to the archaeological work and the latest developments, visitors will take a tour of the 2,000 years of history that the place houses.
Cave of the Choias
From Tuesday to Friday at 6:00 p.m. (duration 1 hour 30 min. Including travel) Meeting point: In front of the Civil Guard barracks.
This is one of the most emblematic elements of the municipality that perfectly combines natural and cultural heritage. From a natural point of view, the formation of the cave itself is interesting and, above all, its inhabitants (the choias, several species of bats and the phosphorescent mistletoe).
The Escape of a Guerrilla
Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. (duration 2 hours. Distance 3 Km.) Meeting point: Repil
In this visit, with the Battle of Repil as a backdrop, we will take a tour of the lesser-known areas of Cereixa. This is a walk that begins in Repil to, through the latest archaeological excavations, learn about this battle in which 4 guerrillas were killed by the Civil Guard in the year 49, the tour will continue along the hypothetical escape route of the Segura, a survivor of the battle, to Cereixa.
A walk through the times of María Castaña
Saturdays at 5:00 p.m.
Meeting point: O Fogón Restaurant (duration 2 hours. Distance 2 Km.)
Route through the parish of Cereixa, visiting its places of interest: Church, the Casas do Ramau and de Alende and the Castro de San Lourenzo where the route ends. In addition, we will get to know the residents of Cereixa from the present and the past, among whom María Castaña stands out.
Sundays in Vilachá
Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Meeting point: Vilachá Wineries (Distance 2 km.)
This is a short itinerary that aims to take advantage of the unique space of the Adegas de Vilachá. This visit has a more playful character, since the ultimate goal is to create a meeting in the open cellars where, while tasting the wine, conversation with the producers is encouraged.
It will go from the wineries to the Mirador da Capela, a balcony overlooking the Sil and the viticulture of the Ribeira Sacra. The wineries will be open from 1:00 p.m. It is not necessary to come on the walk to have some wine. The goal is for those who wish to go up and create a festive and pleasant atmosphere.
