The initiative of the government team of A Pobra do Brollón to offer guided tours of the main points of interest in the municipality is having very good results after the first month of operation. 178 people were served, with a daily average of 7 people. Cova das Choias was the most visited resource, there was an increase in visitors in the second half of July, and this upward trend is expected to continue in August, and the peak so far was last weekend with 30 people participating in the “Vilacá Sundays”. There are families who have made all the visits and it has been detected that once the first visit is made, it serves as an incentive for people to want to make the rest of the proposals. Most of the visitors, so far, come from the Monforte tourist office and the Augassantas spa.
We remind you that the offer of visits is:
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 to the Castro de San Lourenzo, where the fourth excavation campaign begins tomorrow. 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 of the place.
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 moss).
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.
To participate in the guided tours, it is necessary to book on the phone 666 435 832.
