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O Barco de Valdeorras

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About O Barco de Valdeorras

O Barco de Valdeorras is worth a stop: 20 minutes from A Rúa, 19km from Las Medulas.

O Barco de Valdeorras is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 13,463, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, O Barco de Valdeorras sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add O Barco de Valdeorras to your route.

About O Barco de Valdeorras

O 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

Read more 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.

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Where is O Barco de Valdeorras located?

O Barco de Valdeorras is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.4164 latitude, -6.9901 longitude.

What is the population of O Barco de Valdeorras?

O Barco de Valdeorras has a population of approximately 13,463 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
13,463
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.4164, -6.9901

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from O Barco de Valdeorras

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Las Medulas

A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.

19 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ribeira Sacra

A hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near O Barco de Valdeorras

  • 57 kmRibeira SacraA hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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