Barco de Valdeorras, O
Ourense · Galicia
O Barco de Valdeorras (in Spanish ''' El Barco de Valdeorras''') is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Valdeorras, serving as its capital. It is located in the Sil valley and lying in the Serra do Eixo. One of its economic foundations, besides mining and slate processing, is wine production, which qualified for the Designation of Origin Valdeorras. Remains of Roman and pre-Roman culture and several stately manor houses are the most important monuments in the town. It is also famous for its wines.
History
In some caves of the Sierra de la Lastra early human remains were found. In other places close to O Barco, Castreño petroglyphs and settlements have been discovered. The Gegurros, one of the 22 villages that were part of Asturican convent, were the ancient inhabitants of this land and the adjective derived from the current name of the region (Val-de-giorres).
Romanization was intense in a strategic area rich in minerals. Among the Médulas and Montefurado are frequent traces of gold mining activity. By passing the Via Nova (XVIII of the Antonine Itinerary) that joined Braga and Astorga, and other secondary platforms, forced the people of these areas to build bridges that are a testament of that time.
In the Middle Ages, the Lordship of Valdeorras was administered by the nobility.
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Festivals
November 2026
Festivals this month
- No festivals recorded this month.
Rest of the year
- January: Festa do Botelo (15)
- May: Santa Rita (22)
- July: Feira do Viño (15)
- September: Festas do Cristo (14)
Famous people
•José Antonio Gurriarán López, periodista español (1938-2019)
•Wilson Alfredo Jones, futbolista español
•Rubén García Martínez, futbolista español
•Jorge Fernández Valcárcel, jugador de voleibol español
•Lauro Olmo, escritor español (1922-1994)
•José María Pérez Álvarez, escritor español
•Basilio Rodríguez, escritor español
•Christian Escuredo, actor y cantante español.
Town hall
Alcaldía: Aurentino Alonso Araújo
Web oficial: https://www.concellodobarco.gal/
Town hall of Barco de Valdeorras, O
Alcaldía: Aurentino Alonso Araújo Web oficial: https://www.concellodobarco.gal/
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How to get there
- 🚗 91 km from Ourense (about 64 min by car)
- 🚗 175 km from Oviedo (about 124 min by car)
- 🚗 181 km from Vigo (about 128 min by car)
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- ✈️ 138 km from León airport (about 97 min by car)
- ✈️ 161 km from Santiago de Compostela airport (about 114 min by car)
Practical info
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🏧 Nearest cash machine
- BBVA · 0.1 km away
- Banco Santander · 0.1 km away
- Abanca · 0.1 km away
⛽ Nearest petrol station
- Moeve · 0.4 km away
- Galp · 1 km away
- Moeve · 4.6 km away
🔭 Viewpoints
- Miradoiro da Ponte de San Fernando · 0.6 km away
- Miradoiro do Coutado · 1 km away
- Viewpoints · 1.2 km away
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