Hotels in Monforte de Lemos

Centre and the river Cabe

The heart of Monforte is explored on foot between the banks of the Cabe and the slopes of Mount San Vicente. In this area you have the Colegio de Nuestra Señora de la Antigua, the old bridge and, across the river, the Poor Clares convent, whose museum holds sacred art. The shopping streets are full of tapas bars and restaurants where you can try Ribeira Sacra wines.

It is the area for those who want to see the town without a car and eat out every night. There are tourist flats and town hotels spread around the centre, and in the morning you just cross the bridge to start sightseeing.

Best-rated in this area: Apartamentos Turísticos MENCÍA, with a score of 7.8 from 295 reviews.

Mount San Vicente

On top of the hill, next to the keep and the old palace of the Counts of Lemos, the monastery of San Vicente do Pino works as a parador. Sleeping up here means waking with the Lemos valley at your feet and the town a short walk down. It is a choice for couples or a special break. To come back at night, be ready for a steep climb.

Around the station

Monforte is a historic railway junction, which is why it has a railway museum. The area around the station is convenient if you arrive by train from Ourense, Lugo or León, and is a short walk from the centre. You will find simple places to stay, designed for short stays, and cafés that open early for breakfast before the first train.

Lemos valley hamlets

If your trip revolves around the Sil and Miño canyons, it is worth looking at rural houses in the parishes around the town. There are vineyards, restored stone houses and plenty of peace. You will depend on the car for everything, but each morning you head straight for the viewpoints, the catamaran piers and the local wineries.