Surroundings
JUST A STEP AWAY FROM EVERYTHING
Nature, history, and Galician traditions...
Located in the village of Trasmiras (Ourense), in the heart of inland Galicia and perfectly connected via the freeway A-52, we offer you the ideal starting point to find unique landscapes, centuries-old culture, natural hot springs, and the genuineness of rural Galicia.
Trekking trails and nature to get lost in
- Just a few steps from the house, you can walk through the “A Ribeira” forest or hike up to “O Castelo”, perfect for peaceful walks or hiking routes through native nature.
- If cycling is your thing, you’ll enjoy endless trails, ideal for mountain biking. And if you want to go horseback riding, the Antela racetrack is just 10 minutes away.
- Very close by, you’ll find the natural parks of Baixa Limia Serra do Xurés (cross-border), O Invernadeiro (by appointment), and Serra da Enciña da LastraThere, you’ll be able to discover natural pools, waterfalls, and magical spots to explore.
MORE INFO: patrimonionatural.xunta.gal
Cultural and historical heritage
- Verín, Monterrei Castle and the Rock Wine Presses of Oímbra, (20 min) perfect for a trip into Galicia’s past.
- Allariz (20 min): a medieval historic-artistic complex, outlet shops, trails, and local festivals; such as, Festa do Boi or Festa da Empanada.
- Celanova (25 min): home to the impressive Monastery of San Salvador in the main square.
- Aquis Querquennis, a Roman archaeological site on the ancient Vía Nova (half an hour away), where you can discover how the Romans lived between the 1st and 2nd centuries.
MORE INFO: ourense.gal
Ribeira Sacra, the Sil River Spectacle
- Just an hour away, Ribeira Sacra will amaze you with the Sil River canyons, its monasteries, its incredible vineyards, and its heroic winemaking.
Recommended:
- Monastery of San Estebo de Ribas de Sil (now a National Parador).
- Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas, the oldest preserved hermitage sanctuary in Galicia.
MORE INFO: ribeirasacra.org
Wine Routes and Thermal Tourism
- Verín (23 min) and its surroundings offer wine tourism options among vineyards, wineries, and tastings.
- Very nearby, just across the border, you can visit Chaves (Portugal) (40 min), with its public thermal baths, historic old town, and local cuisine.
- In Ourense city (30 min): relax in the famous hot springs of As Burgas, Chavasqueira, and O Tinteiro.
MORE INFO: visitchavesverin.com, www.domonterrei.wine
The Heart of the Galician Entroido
Did you know we’re at the epicenter of Spain’s most irreverent carnival?
From O Campiño Turístico, you can experience the Entroido in the three major towns of the area: Verín, Laza, and Xinzo de Limia, with weeks of celebrations, traditional costumes, and guaranteed fun.
MORE INFO: turismoourense.com
Where Are We?
- Trasmiras (Ourense) – a peaceful, rural village with history, well connected by the freeway A-52.
- 20 min from Allariz and Verín
- 25 min from Celanova
- 30 min from the city of Ourense.
- 1 hour from Ribeira Sacra and the Galician coast.
MORE INFO: turismoourense.com
Tranquility can’t be told, it must be experienced.
Message us and start your experience at O Campiño.