LOCATION: In the south of Ourense,
municipalities of Castrelo do Val, Laza, Monterrei, Verín and
Oímbra.
SURFACE AREA: 630 hectares. The southern orientation
turns the Monterrei valley into one of the warmest in Galicia. It
is an area of vineyards and spring waters on the banks of the river
Tcimega, tributary of the Duero on its Portuguese stretch. Interesting
fertile plains and humid zones are formed, with a noteworthy biological
diversity of Mediterranean influence. In order to have a look at the
valley, it is possible to climb to the Monterrei castle along the
stony "Pasea de las Damas"(Ladies' Walk). |