Topographical Guide English

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GREEN TRAIL RED TRAIL BLUE TRAIL TOPOGRAPHIC GUIDE “The Ribeiro Wine Route Network of Walking & Cycling Trails” ACCESSIBLE TRAIL

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Topographical guide: "The Ribeiro Wine Route Network" of Walking & Cycling Trails. Topoguía: Rede de Sendeiros e Rutas Cicloturísticas da "Ruta do Viño do Ribeiro". Serviterra Enxeñería

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GREEN TRAIL

RED TRAIL

BLUE TRAIL

TOPOGRAPHIC GUIDE

“The Ribeiro Wine Route Network of

Walking & Cycling Trails”

ACCESSIBLE TRAIL

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Title: Network of Walking & Cycling Trails Publisher: Ribadavia Council Project cofinanced by FEDER Content Creation. Texts: ServiTerra Enxeñería S.L

Design & Layout : ServiTerra Enxeñería S.L

Year: 2011

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The history of the Ribeiro region has long been intertwined with the wine

of the same name, cornerstone of the local economy. The gentle slopes

leading down to the Avia River, plush with vines, are the main resource for

many parishes on either bank.

The beautiful landscape resulting from these vineyards, so characteristic of

our region, offers multiple leisure opportunities. The Ribeiro Wine Route

Network of Walking and Cycling Trails has been created to aid and inform

your full enjoyment of the area.

The path along any one of the routes forming the Network will lead us to

enigmatic places such as the Arenteiro Stately Home, or the natural beauty

spot of the Prexigueiro Hot Springs. The many wineries which dot our

region must not go without mention, the traditional knowledge contained

within them being what confers that special flavour on our wines.

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Finding our way around

We use a simple system of signs to guide us easily around the trails.

On each route there are specific signs which indicate the trail, tell us if we

have taken the wrong path, and point out places of natural, cultural or

ethnographic interest.

Depending on the route we are following we will find signs in four different

colours:

Green: Whenever we see a green sign we know that we are on the Green Trail.

Blue: The blue signs indicate the Blue Trail.

Red: We’re on the Red Trail.

Blue and Red: We’re on a path shared by the Blue and Red Trails.

Purple: We’re on the Accessible Trail.

We will come across the following types of sign:

MARKERS: these are wooden posts with a plastic plaque on top, where the

colour of the trail and the Ribeiro Wine Route logo appear. If we are on the

right path, we will see two parallel lines, whereas if we have strayed from the

trail the two lines will be in the form of Satire cross.

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Right way

An example of a Green

Trail marker

Wrong way

An example of a Green

Trail marker

The logo of the Ribeiro

Wine Route and the

corresponding colour will

always appear on the

marker.

PAINTED MARKINGS: just as the markers do, the painted markings let us know

if we are following the right path. They will be mostly found on electricity posts,

walls or rocks along the trail. There are two types of paint markings:

Right way:

These markings are of two parallel lines

about 5 cm long. The upper band is white

and the lower one indicates the trail on

which we find ourselves: green, blue, red

or purple.

Wrong way:

These markings are of two lines in a

diagonal cross. A white line crosses

over a line corresponding to the colour

of the route we are following: green,

blue, red or purple.

An example of a right way paint

marking on the Blue Trail.

An example of a wrong way

paint marking on the Blue Trail.

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ARROWS: The arrows we will come across along the trails indicate points of

natural, cultural and ethnographic interest, and the different estalishments

forming part of the Ribeiro Wine Route which are to be found in the vicinity.

The arrows point us in the right direction and give the distance to the spot in

question.

Each arrow includes a square with the Ribeiro Wine Route logo and the colour

of the trail we are on: green, blue, red or purple.

MODEL 1: The arrow indicates a place,

its distance, the path to follow and the

colour of the trail, the Green Trail.

MODEL 2: The arrow indicates an

establishment linked to the Ribeiro

Wine Route, its distance, the path to

follow and the colour of the trail, the

Red Trail.

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START AND FINISH PANELS: At the start and finish of each trail we will find

a wooden panel, 1 x 0.7 m large, which gives the characteristics of the route.

Just like the other signs along the route, the panels coincide with the colour of

the trail: green, blue or red. In the case of the Accessible Route, instead of

panels, purple wooden stands offer us the same information.

The panels and stands contain the following information:

Map of the complete course of the route.

Topographic profile of the route.

Establishments forming part of the Ribeiro Wine Route which can be

found along the trail.

Some information about the local grape varieties, the tipe of work

undertaken in the vineyards, and some extracts of Galician poetry.

Drawing 1: Start Panel for the Blue Trail.

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On these pages we can see a series of photographs of the signs we may

encounter along the various routes:

PHOTO 1: Right way

marker on the Green Trail.

PHOTO 2: Arrows indicating places on the

Blue Trail, the Red Trail, and appearing on

both Red and Blue.

PHOTO 3: Start panel for the Blue Trail.

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PHOTO 4: Arrow indicating an

establishment on the Green Trail.

PHOTO 5: Right way marker on the shared

Blue and Red Trail.

PHOTO 6: Wrong way

marker on the Green Trail

in A Veronza park.

PHOTOS 7 & 8: Right and

wrong way paint markings

on the Green Trail.

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GR E E N TRA I L

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G e n e r a l C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e T r a i l

The Green Trail is a circular path covering a total of 35km. We recommend

completing the route in the direction indicated on the map and following the

description in this topographic guide.

To avoid getting lost along the way the trail is signposted from start to finish.

The signs which we will find along the path are as described at the start of this

guide. They are all green.

This trail will take us through countryside packed with vineyards, the heart of

the Ribeiro region. The indigenous grape varieties that flourish across the

landscape give those special flavours to our wines.

In addition to vineyards we will pass by medieval towns, Romanesque

churches, beautiful oak woods, wild forests, river banks and abandoned

villages which even today conserve the traditional charm and magic of our

land through age-old legends.

All along the trail we will encounter opportunities to savour Ribeiro wine. A

host of establishments offer not only wine but delicious Galician meals and the

chance to spend the night before continuing along the route.

START/FINISH POINT

Latitude 42°17'46.06"N

Longitude 8° 8'16.13"W

GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES

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D e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e T r a i l

PKm 0 - The Green Trail begins in the municipality of Ribadavia, in A

Veronza park. We follow the earth track which crosses the park towards San

Cristovo de Regodeigón.

PKm 2.07 - At San Cristovo football ground the path splits in two. To the left

it heads in the direction of the municipality of Beade. This is the route

suggested for the Green Trail and which this description follows. Were we to

continue straight ahead we would be moving towards the parish of San

Clodio which is found in the municipality of Leiro.

Pkm 2.37– We cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and go straight on

through San Cristovo parish, continuing the route along the paths which run

through the vineyards.

PKm 4.17– Four-way crossroads. At this point the trail continues straight

ahead on an uphill path. On the right we find the Cooperativa San Roque de

Beade Winery.

PKm 4.45– Arrival at the Beade Municipal Sports. Hall Going straight on, we

cross the road into the heart of the town of Beade. Following the route we are

well-placed to visit Manuel Formigo Winery. After crossing the road the path

ascends straight ahead towards the Arco da Vella and Eladio Wineries.

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PKm 5.76—Once past the winery we take the right hand path down towards

Calvario and the church of Beade. We keep going along the track on the left of

the church, which will lead us from the area of Beade into that of Leiro.

Photo 1: Beade church

PKm 6.18 - Here in the municipality of Leiro we arrive at the Pazo de Vieite

Winery. We keep going straight along the path which will take us to the town

of Vieite, then along the road which crosses through it and ascends towards

the church. The path continues to rise, and when we reach “O Priorato” we

take the right-hand path which goes through the vineyards, later turning onto

a track on the left which takes us deeper in amongst the grapes.

PKm 8.19 - The trail leads us through the vines until the abandoned village of

O Ibedo. At this point we follow the tracks through the forest upto the village

of Barzamedelle where a fountain and a shady spot offer us the chance of a

rest. Crossing the village, we slope down towards the main road where we

will take a left turn into Leiro town centre.

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PKm 10.7- Having passed Leiro town centre we get to a crossroads where

we will see the Post Office. At this point, the trail divides in two. Walkers

should take the left-hand path uphill, following the “Camiño Real” into the

parish of Lebosende. Cyclists should keep going straight ahead until taking

the road which leads directly to the Stately Home of Arenteiro within the

municipality of Boborás.

PKm 11.5- Having passed along part of the Camiño Real we get to the parish

of Lebosende where we take the uphill road on the right which goes through

the parish and its vineyards. Following the tracks of the Ribeiro hills, we

arrive at the Stately Home of Arenteiro in the municipality of Boborás.

PKm 15.8- At the Stately Home of Arenteiro cyclists and walkers are re-

united once more. We follow the course of the River Avia and go uphill

towards the town centre, taking the right hand path which will take us up to

the lodgings at the Pazos Rectory. Here we take the descending path in front

of us towards the Thermal Springs of Os Fumes until we reach the bridge

over the Arenteiro River.

Photo 2: Bridge over the River Arenteiro. Photo 3: Stone statue at the river.

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PKm 16.2 - Crossing the bridge over the Arenteiro River we then take a right

towards Cabanelas, a parish in the municipality of O Carballiño.

PKm 16.9 - After a light ascent along paths between wild forests and acacias,

we reach a dirt track. At this point we go right, heading back down towards the

River Avia and following its course until Cabanelas electrical power station.

PKm 19.7- Leaving behind the Cabanelas power station we go uphill in the

direction of the road, where we go right towards the Alemparte Winery,

situated in the parish of Gomariz in the municipality of Leiro. There we take

the downwards path on the right.

PKm 20.6 - We continue along the path which meanders between wild forests

and vineyards, and then ascends to the road. Having reached the road we take

a right, walking around 100 metres to the junction and taking a left uphill

towards the parish of Gomariz.

Photo 4: Vineyards in Gomariz.

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PKm 21.5 - Once through the square of the parish of Santa María de Gomariz,

we take the path on the right hand side which leads to the Coto de Gomariz

Winery. From there, we take the right hand path which crosses numerous

vineyards until arriving at the village of Cubilledo.

PKm 22.6 - In the village of Cubilledo we cross the square, Praza da Pepa, and

take the trail on the right, going through very large vineyards. We follow the

downhill path towards San Clodio Cemetery.

PKm 24.7- At the cemetery we turn right towards the medieval Monastery of

San Clodio, where there is accommodation and a restaurant. Following the trail

up to the central square of San Clodio, we take a left passing the Dona Blanca

lodgings.

PKm 26.2- Having left San Clodio, we take the road towards Cenlle. On this

route we can rest at the Viña Mein Winery or keep going until the village of

Cuñas where we find the Valdavia Winery.

Photo 5: San Clodio Monastery.

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PKm 27.2- Once through Cuñas, we will take the path on the left which leads

directly to the road. We follow the path as it continues parallel to the road,

later crossing the road to continue on the path alongside the River Avia.

PKm 28.3- We border the river until coming to a left turning which takes us

through a tunnel under the road, beginning a mild ascent. At the next

crossroads we take a right to head down once more to the banks of the Avia.

PKm 31.2- We continue along the banks of the River Avia through the parish

of Esposende in the municipality of Cenlle. On this path we will get to the

municipality of Ribadavia, crossing through the parishes of Esposende and

Camporredondo in the direction of Quinza.

PKm 32.7- We arrive at the bridge of A Quinza, where A Quinza restaurant

offers meals and refreshments. Crossing the bridge over the Avia we turn left

towards the football ground of San Cristovo.

PKm 33.0- Here we continue in the direction of Ribadavia until reaching the

park of A Veronza where this route finishes.

PKm 35.0 - End of the trail. We are back at A Veronza park.

Photo 6: A Veronza

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BLUE

TRAIL

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G e n e r a l C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e T r a i l

The Blue Trail is a linear route of 27.8 km, thus having separate start and

finish points. The start of the route is at Santa Cruz de Arrabaldo, and it comes

to an end in Prexigueiro (municipality of Ribadavia).

The trail is fully signposted along the route to keep us on the right path.

The signs which we will find along the path are as described at the start of

this guide. They are all blue.

This trail is defined by the constant presence of the River Miño and the many

streams which flow into it along the way. In these waters we find the thermal

springs so characteristic of the Ribeiro region, originating from the ascension

of hot, sulphurous water through granite soil.

All along the trail we will encounter opportunities to savour Ribeiro wine. A

host of establishments offer not only wine but delicious Galician meals and

the sulphurous waters of our spas.

START Latitude 42°20'40.57"N

Longitude 7°58'50.08"W

GEOGRAPHI CAL

COORDINATES

FINISH Latitude 42°15'10.08"N

Longitude 8°10'3.12"W Photo 1: The sulphurous waters of Prexigueiro.

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D e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e T r a i l

PKm 0 - To begin this trail we leave from Santa Cruz de Arrabaldo in the

municipality of Ourense. We start the route going up the road towards the

Pazo Casanova Winery and take the path on the left-hand side.

PKm 0.28 - This path takes us to the main road, which we cross, continuing

a few metres uphill to then turn left onto the path which takes us away form

the road.

PKm 1.66 - We keep following this path until we reach the road again. At

this point we turn right, passing below the motorway bridge. A few metres

further on we take a minor road which runs parallel to the main road.

PKm 2.75 - We keep going until we reach the bridge over the River

Barbantiño. Here we leave the municipality of Ourense and head into that of

Punxín and the parish of Barbantes.

PKm 3.60 - Having crossed the bridge we go uphill towards the road, where

we turn left. Walking along the pavement for 250 metres, we then cross the

road to take the right-hand path which will lead us to the main road. Here

we recommend walking on the left-hand side

of the road, wearing easily-visible clothing

and a reflective tabard.

Photo 2: Reflective Tabard

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PKm 4,47- At this point we leave the municipality of Punxín and arrive at

the village of Barbantes Estación, in the municipality of Cenlle. We continue

along the road until we reach a raised stone granary, where we take the

left-hand path which descends to the start of the promenade along the banks

of the river.

PKm 4,56– From the promenade we can enjoy the beauty of the landscape

of the River Miño and the characteristic vegetation of the area. The

promenade is around 3 kilometres long.

Photo 2: Castrelo de Miño

Reservoir

Photo 3: Castrelo de Miño

Reservoir as seen from the

promenade in Barbantes

Estación.

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PKm 7.45 - At the end of the promenade we find the Spa of Laias. Our route

passes under the railway bridge and ascends towards the parish of Laias.

PKm 8.00 - On reaching the road, we cross it and continue uphill, then take the

path which runs parallel to the dual carriageway and leads us to Laias petrol

station.

PKm 9.58 - We continue along the road for about 200 metres, then cross it to

take the path going down on the left, which will lead us to the village of

Razamonde.

PKm 11.5 - We follow the signs through the village of Razamonde. Passing

under the road, we get to a communal washing area where we take the path on

the left which leads us through the vines to the road. Here we turn left for

about 200 metres and then take the left-hand path into the village of Xubín.

PKm 12.3 - Having passed through the village of Xubín and the vineyards

which surround it we ascend once more towards the road where we turn left

and continue for around 400 metres. When walking along roads we

recommend taking suitable precautions.

PKm 12.7 - Leaving the road we take the path on the left. We will walk through

fields of grapes until reaching Trasariz Park and Cenlle Town Hall.

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PKm 13.5 - We keep going to the left along the road until we arrive at the

junction with the main road, where we turn once more to the left. This part of

the route goes along the road and due care is advised.

PKm 14.5 - Leaving the main road we turn left. At this point we cross from

the municipality of Cenlle into Sanín in the municipality of Ribadavia.

PKm 16.4 - Always following the signs, we go through the town of Sanín, into

the vineyards which border the bed of the River Miño. Upon reaching the

village of As Chavolas in Ribadavia we may branch off from the trail to visit

the Parente García Winery at a distance of 200 metres. We take the bridge

over the railway tracks and follow the path around the Castrelo de Miño

Reservoir.

Photo 4: Vineyards on the banks of the reservoir.

PKm 19.0 - At this point the Blue and Red Trails converge, thus the signposts

are shared by the two routes. We go up the right-hand path which will take us

in the direction of San Paio de Ventosela. Arriving at the road we continue

200 metres to the left, cross the road and take the path downwards on our

right.

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PKm 20.2 - We follow the paths through San Paio, crossing the train tracks to

the road. We take a path to the left bordering the River Avia which will take us

to Ribadavia town centre.

Photo 5: View of Ribadavia from San Francisco Bridge.

PKm 21.7 - Following the course of the River Avia we get to San Francisco

Bridge, which we cross, then descending towards the river promenade and the

mouth of the Avia.

Photo 6: Mouth of the Avia

River as it flows into the River

Miño.

PKm 24.1– We leave the bank of the Miño River to take a right uphill towards

the parish of Francelos. Once there we take the road on the left towards the

football ground.

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PKm 25.0- Bordering the football ground we reach the road, where we go left

towards the village of Prexigueiro, paying due care and attention at all times.

Pkm 25.9 - We leave the road briefly and descend towards the mini power

station.

PKm 26.4 - At the junction of the power station we take the tarmacked lane

on our right which leads up to the road. We cross the road carefully and take

the left-hand path which goes uphill to the village of Prexigueiro.

PKm 27.2 - We pass under the road bridge and go into the heart of

Prexigueiro village. At this point we turn left for around 200 metres until

reaching another junction, where we take a right down to the Prexigueiro Hot

Springs.

PKm 28.0 - End of the trail. At Prexigueiro Hot Springs we can take a

rejuvenating soak in the warm sulphorous waters.

Photos 7 & 8: Images of the Prexiguei-

ro Hot Springs.

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RED

TRAIL

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C a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e T r a i l

The Red Trail is a linear route of 13 km, with separate start and finish points.

The trail takes us through two municipalities, Castrelo de Miño and Ribadavia.

Just as on the previous trails, all along the way we can enjoy the different

establishments of the Ribeiro Wine Route, such as wineries, bars, restaurants

and rural lodgings.

We recommend following the trail in the direction indicated on the map on the

start panel, as the route is very steep and much easier to climb than to

descend.

To avoid getting lost along the way the trail is signposted from start to finish.

The signs which we will find along the path are as described at the start of this

guide. They are all red.

At the start of the trail we can see the largest extension of vineyards in the

whole Ribeiro area. These fields are an example of the management and

recovery of non-productive land.

START

Latitude 42°20'40.57"N

Longitude 7°58'50.08"W

GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES

FINISH

Latitude 42°15'10.08"N

Longitude 8°10'3.12"W

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D e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e T r a i l

PKm 0 - The Red Trail leaves from As Bouzas, a village in the municipality of

Castrelo de Miño. We start from one of the largest areas of vineyards in all

Galicia and take the road down towards Parada.

Photo 1: Expanse of vineyards in

As Bouzas.

Photo 2: Promenade through

the vineyards of As Bouzas.

Pkm 1.19 - We leave the road to take the path on our right through the village

of Parada and its vines. We continue along the path to O Souto.

PKm 4.0 - Remaining on the road we follow the signs up to the village of Santo

Estevo. Along the way we are treated to spectacular views of the landscape

formed by the Castrelo de Miño Reservoir and the vineyards which envelop it.

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PKm 4.7– Leaving Santo Estevo behind we continue the route on the left-hand

path out of the village. We weave through vines and wild woods until arriving

at Barral. As we reach this parish we can sample some Ribeiro wine in the

Eduardo Peña Winery.

PKm 5.38 - We keep going along the road through Barral. After a tight curve

we turn left down a narrow path, at the start of which we will find the

Pousadoiro Winery. Continuing down the path we reach the Castrelo de Miño

Road. At this junction we go straight ahead. The trail will continue on the

promenade alongside the Castrelo de Miño Reservoir.

PKm 5.80 - On the promenade we will pass the Castrelo de Miño Nautical

Club, an ideal spot to rest or engage in one of the many leisure activities on

offer.

Photos 3 & 4: Sports facilities at

the Nautical Club of Castrelo de

Miño.

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PKm 6.07 - Having passed the Nautical Club we continue our route taking the

left-hand path which heads towards the road. On getting there we turn right,

to find two local establishments offering us a chance to savour the taste of

Ribeiro wine, Bar Ludeiro and Café-Bar Parque.

PKm 6.32 - Following the main road of Castrelo de Miño along the pavement

for about 300 metres, we then cross the road to take the uphill path on our

left.

PKm 7.34 - We pass through Cortiñas and O Pazo amongst the vines before

descending once more. At the junction we cross the road and continue straight

on, going down again to the Castrelo de Miño Reservoir.

PKm 7.9 - Onwards we go for around 400 metres before taking a left up to the

road, which we cross, continuing straight on towards Santa Mariña.

PKm 8.07 - We reach the centre of Santa Mariña. A 150 metre detour to see

the church of Santa Mariña is highly recommendable.

Photo 5: Santa

Mariña church

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PKm 8.76 - Once through the village of Santa Mariña the trail continues along

the path to O Ponto, where we take a track on our right down to the reservoir.

Following the signs we get to Santa Cristina Bridge which crosses the Miño

River and from which we can se Castrelo de Miño hydraulic dam.

PKm 9.55 - Once over the bridge we are in the municipality of Ribadavia. We

continue along the road until taking a right down a dirt track

PKm 10.8 - We follow this track around the Castrelo de Miño Reservoir up to

a crossing of the tracks. At this point the Red Trail and the Blue Trail take a

common path, thus the signs will indicate both colours. We take the path up

on our left.

Photo 6: Views of the reservoir from the path along its banks.

PKm 11.0 - We follow the path up towards the San Paio de Ventosela Road

and turn left. We walk along the pavement for about 200 metres and take the

path down on the right.

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PKm 12.1– Following the signs, we go through San Paio between houses and

vines, until reaching the junction with the road. Here we turn left and follow

the trail along the bank of the Avia River towards Ribadavia.

PKm 13.0 - End of the trail. We continue along the route, passing behind the

Municipal Sports Hall of Ribadavia until the San Francisco Bridge where the

trail ends. Past the bridge we are in the heart of the Old Town of Ribadavia

where numerous establishments associated with the Ribeiro Wine Route will

tempt us. We recommend a wander through the town, stopping to see the

spots of cultural interest to be found there.

Photo 7: Ribadavia.

River Avia Promenade.

Photo 8: Ribadavia.

Main Square.

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Photos 9 & 10: Ribadavia

Castle

Photos 11 & 12: View of Ribadavia’s

Jewish Quarter

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A C C E S S I B L E TRA I L

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G e n e r a l C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s o f t h e T r a i l

Having described the other trails forming part of the Network, we will now

describe the trail particularly designed for people with mobility difficulties or

physical disabilities, the Accessible Trail.

In addition to the description of the trail, at the end of this section we find a list

of all establishments linked to any of the trails which have wheelchair access.

To avoid getting lost we have only to follow the purple signs with the

wheelchair symbol. We will see the following sign:

ACCESSIBLE TRAIL:

Start Point: Ribadavia Finish Point: Francelos

Total distance = 3.24 Km

Difficulty: Low

Sings: Purple with the wheelchair symbol

At some points this trail coincides with the Blue Trail. For this reason we will

see only one marker but with two plastic plaques, indicating in each case the

path to follow, be it on the Blue Trail or the Accessible Trail.

START (Ribadavia)

Latitude 42°17'36.68"N

Longitude 8° 8'29.44"W

GEOGRAPHICAL COORDINATES

FINISH (Francelos)

Latitude 42°16'36.03"N

Longitude 8° 9'20.53"W

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Pkm 0. We take Ribadavia as a starting point, at the beginning of the River

Avia promenade in the direction of Francelos. We may also happily begin the

trail in Francelos and follow it in the opposite direction, towards Ribadavia.

Our route follows the course of the Avia River along the earth path which

borders Ribadavia towards Francelos.

D e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e T r a i l

“ The Jewish population established itself in Ribadavia in the 11th

century. The population grew and developed during the 12th and

13th centuries, with a Jewish population of 1500 inhabitants at the

start of the 14th century, half of the total population of the town,

according to the chronicler Froissar. The Jewish and Christian

peoples lived in harmony together, intertwined in all aspects of life

except religion.”

“ Ribadavia is the capital of Ribeiro, a historic town where visitors may lose

themselves amongst the stone streets, in which the important Jewish

presence of medieval times is still felt.

Declared a site of historical and artistic interest in 1947, Ribadavia is a good

example of the glorious past history of a region where wine is a raison

d'etre. This high quality product places amongst the best white wines of the

world; its universal fame has taken the name of Galicia to the best tables for

centuries.”

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PKm 0.40 - We go under the San Francisco Bridge. On the opposite bank of

the Avia we can see a big poster which is the Finish Panel for the Red Trail.

We however continue along our own trail, on which from now on we will also

see signs for the Blue Trail.

PKm 1.3 - We keep following the signs. At this point we can see the beautiful

landscape of the mouth of the River Avia as it flows into the River Miño.

PKm 3 - Here we reach a fork in the road. The Blue Trail continues along the

left-hand path, but we will take the right-hand path, along which we are

scarcely 600 metres from the end of the trail.

PKm 3.24 - End of the trail. We have reached the parish of Francelos, end

point of the Accessible Trail.

The best place to bring this route to a close is the Chapel of San Xes de

Francelos. This small Visigothic chapel originally belonged to an old medieval

monastery which is no longer standing. The importance and value of the

chapel derives from the integration of Pre-Romanesque decorative and

architectural features of earlier eras in later reconstructions.

Photo 1: San Xes de Francelos

Chapel.

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Establishments with access for people with disabilities:

The establishments indicated below are drawn from all of the trails described

in this guide.

We have included all the places linked to the Ribeiro Wine Route which

provide access for people with physical disabilities or mobility difficulties.

COMBINED SERVICES:

ESTABLISHMENT NAME

ADDRESS TRAIL WHERE

FOUND

Viña Meín Rural Lodgings San Clodio s/n Leiro

32420 Leiro. Ourense

Green Trail

Hotel Monumento San

Clodio

San Clodio Restaurant.

San Clodio s/n Leiro

32420 Leiro. Ourense

Green Trail

Hotel Spa & Restaurant Lai-

as Caldaria.

N120 Road Km 585

32459 Laias. Cenlle.

Ourense

Blue Trail

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WINERIES:

ESTABLISHMENT NAME

ADDRESS TRAIL WHERE

FOUND

Eduardo Peña

Lugar de Barral s/n

324030 Castrelo de

Miño. Ourense

Red Trail

Pousadoiro

A Capela. Barral

32232 Castrelo de

Miño. Ourense

Red Trail

Parente García

Lugar de As Chabolas

22. 32454 Cenlle.

Ourense.

Blue Trail

Manuel Formigo Cabo da Vila,49. Green Trail

Alemparte r/Lg. Gomariz

32429 Gomariz, Leiro

Green Trail

ESTABLISHMENT NAME

ADDRESS TRAIL WHERE

FOUND

A Reitoral de Pazos Pazos de Arenteiro s/n

32514 Boborás. Ouren-

se

Green Trail

ACCOMMODATION:

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THEMED LEISURE:

ESTABLISHMENT NAME

ADDRESS TRAIL WHERE

FOUND

A Tafona da Herminia

(Local craft products and

Jewish sweet shop)

Travesía Porta Nova 2

32400 Ribadavia

Blue and Red Trails

Castrelo de Miño Nautical

Club

Alejandro Ferrer s/n

32430 Castrelo de

Miño. Ourense

Red Trail

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P RAC TI CA L ADV ICE

Before starting a route, plan the stops you will

make along the way.

Always wear comfortable footwear and suitable

clothing.

Take a mobile phone with you in case of emergency.

Always carry water with you.

Wear a reflective tabard and easily-visible clothing

when walking along busy roads.

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Emergency Services 112

Forest Fires 085

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REMEMBER ...

Leave places as you would hope to find them.

Follow the paths marked to avoid trampling crops or eroding

the soil.

Respect the flora and fauna so that we may always delight in

Galicia’s natural beauty.

Keep all rubbish with you until finding a suitable container for

its disposal.

We recommend taking cold or prepared foods with you. Fire

spreads quickly.

Check your bicycle thoroughly before setting off if you intend

to cycle and consult the weather forecast..

Protect yourself with a helmet when cycling.

MORE INFORMATION

Ribadavia Tourist Office

988.47.12.75

Council of Ribadavia

988.47.71.00 www.ribadavia.es

Weather Forecast. Galician Parliament

www.meteogalicia.es

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Ribeiro Wine Route

Trav. Ribeiro nº3, baixo

32.400 Ribadavia (Ourense)

T (+34) 988.47.20.44

F 988.47.22.40

www.rutadelvinoribeiro.com

[email protected]