The course of the Sil River at this point allows you to appreciate the beginning of the canyon, revealing the steep slopes covered by terraced vineyards. You can also see the traditional paths used to lower the grapes down to the river, from where they were transported by boat. The constructions in the area are oriented to make the most of sunlight and to protect against cold winds and rain. The river routes provide an excellent perspective of the landscape, highlighting the majesty of the natural surroundings and the civil works that accompany it.
Doade Pier
Provincia de Lugo
About this port
Port entrance
Route and approach instructions
N/A (river destination)
Gallery
Location
- Address
- Ponte do Sil s/n
- Municipality
- Monforte de Lemos
- Province
- Lugo
- Country
- Spain
- Postal code
- 27416
Contact
- Website
- reservas.rutasembalses.es
Coordinates
- Latitud
- 42.409474
- Longitud
- -7.443850
The port
- Eco-destination
- Río Miño - Sil - Ribeira Sacra
- Environment
- The location of Monforte de Lemos offers multiple tourist possibilities, starting with the town itself, of castro origin and significant development during the 16th and 17th centuries. Since the 19th century, the arrival of the train to Galicia through this area made its station and railway workshops a must-visit, highlighting the train direction change platform. Among the most notable places are the monastery of San Vicente del Pino, the Torre del Homenaje, remains of walls, the bridge over the Cabe River, and the vineyards of the Amandi Subzone, within the D.O. Ribeira Sacra. You can also visit Quiroga, with its oil mills, Roman mines, and the Syncline; as well as Pantón, with its castros, monasteries, and thermal waters. Additionally, it is possible to travel to the Miño River at Belesar and Os Peares, where the Miño and Sil rivers meet, to explore the other bank of the river and visit monasteries and spectacular viewpoints. The city of Ourense is at a medium distance and is easily accessible. Option to visit: Quiroga, the oil mills, Roman mines, the Syncline, etc., with the historic ensembles present, and Pantón with its castros, monasteries, and thermal waters. We can move to see the Miño River at Belesar and Os Peares with the Sil at its confluence with the Miño, which will allow us to explore the other bank of the river and visit monasteries and great viewpoints. Ourense is at a comfortable medium distance.