Information about the local wines... This page we have collected links to other sites which we feel would be of interest to you, Visit the Ribeira Sacra... Boat trips along the Rio Sil valley, in Spanish.. More information on A lot of information about Galicia and other Casa Rurals, some English... Ryan air will be flying to Santiago airport from several UK airports... If you want to travel in your own car, this site has links to all of the ferry companies... If you are thinking of purchasing a property in Galicia then here are two web sites that may interest you... More information on the Ribeira in English.. More information on the area of Lugo... More information about the City Province of Ourense... Monforte de Lemos, the local town. Virtual tour of Galicia... More ' web sites for 'turismo rural' to help you plan your trip... Bed Breakfasts @ RealAdventures

LODGING: Double Room With En-Suite (HDb) For 2 Persons: 54.00 by room and day. 44.00 by room and day. Double Room With En-Suite (HDbui) For Individual Use: 40.00 by room and day. 35.00 by room and day. Click here for details of. 13.00 per person. (including one glass of house wine; bottles of wine and other drinks are available at extra charge). Our Evening meals are exclusively for ours guest and they should be requested before 18:00 hours. All our prices include V.A.T. charged at 7%. PAYMENTS WITH THE FOLLOWING CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED: (minimum paymnet of75.00). SORRY BUT YOU CAN NOT RENT THE COMPLETE HOUSE. RESERVATIONS AND CANCELLATIONS (In accordance with the regulations of TURGALICIA -- Direction Xeral of Tourism -- Xunta of Galicia): No reservation will occur unless the client gives the following information: Full name: Telephone number; Date(s)of stay; Number of rooms and persons to lodge. Form of payment and cancellations Casa Santo Estevo may require customers booking accomodation to make a down payment, which will be understood to be part of the resulting amount of the services given. The payment will be done by means of credit card or banking transfer to the account of Santo Estevo S.L., at least 5 days before arrival. If these conditions are not met then the reservation will be considered cancelled. This down payment will be at most 40% of the total cost of the stay booked, (including extra services). The customer may cancel at any time and will be entitled to be returned all amounts paid, although they must compensate the owner of the establishment with the following amounts: CASA SANTO ESTEVO will levy a charge for the cancellation of the reserve, - 40% of the down payment when the cancellation is made with more than seven days and less than one month before the date set for occupying the accommodation. - 100% of the down payment when the cancellation is made with seven days or less before the date set for occupying the accommodation. Enquire/Reserve now......

The CASA SANTO ESTEVO is an excellent point to get to know the charm the ' Ribeira Sacra. Magnificent patrimonial architecture, splendid landscapes, native forests, popular buildings, and many other attractions that, with our aid, you will discover in your visit. The area boasts one of the greatest concentrations of Romanesque Art in Spain, here is a small list of some of the places you could visit: Ribas de Mino (Sto.Estevo, S. Vitorio and S. Facundo), Diomondi, A Coba (S.Xoan and S.Martino), Chouzan, Pombeiro, Eire, Cangas, Pesqueiras, Atan, Bembibre, Taboada dos Freires, Castro de Rei, Lobios, Proendos, Pinol, Boimente, Castillon, Seteventos, Nogueira, Fion... plus Monasteries like the one of Ferreira de Panton. Towns and picturesque villages like Belesar, Nogueira de Mino, Buxan, Bexan, Pincelo, Erbedeiro, Chantada, Escairon, Taboada, Ferreira, Sober, Os Peares,... Natural places like the ' Cabo do Mundo, the waterfalls of Pena do Garabullo or de Augacaida, the Bubal river, the estuary of the Asma river, the Cabe river, or the viewpoints along the Sil River, plus the mountains like the Serra do Faro... The monumental city of Monforte de Lemos, with its medieval;San Vicente do Pine;,;la Compania; (well-known for the ' Galician Escorial') with its Painting Museum and the museum of sacred art in the Convent of the Clarisas,... Other options include visiting the dams at Belesar; and;Os Peares;, which form 'reservoirs;. The water sport facilities, like those of Belesar or Taboada, which allow you to go boating on the dammed rivers. Alternatively you could take a leisurely cruise in one of the catamarans. On the other hand you could just lay back and enjoy the sun on a river beach, like those of A Cova. In addition to exploring the area by car we would also recommend that you take time out to do some walking, mountain biking (we can hire you 2 bikes), horse riding,bird watching, a round of golf or simply laying down and reading a book. Whatever you choose to do you can relax from the strains of modern life here.

is situated in a small village located within the heart of nature. You will only have to open the door to follow the diverse routes through forests and vineyards to places like the villages of Diamondi, or Belesar. Discovering the Ribeira Sacra can be done by car. Alternatively you could explore the area by walking, or by mountain bike (we have 2 for hire). We have many suggested routes that can be done throughout the year. Whatever your mode of transport you can be assured that it always will be a pleasure. Nature here is a wonder. You can go bird watching and see things like eagles, storks, owls, or watch the pair of Kestrels flying around their nest in the local church. Wild flowers and insects prove to be of great interest too. Here you can see various species of stick insects, stag beetles and bees so black as the night and about 25 mm long! (We would love to know the species). Unfortunately we do not have enough space on our web site to list all of these sights, you will have to stay here and see them for yourself. has been refurbished to complement its surroundings, which are dominated by magnificent ancient Chestnut woods that will hold your attention with their ancient charms and eternal presence. The house is next to the magnificent of Santo Estevo de Ribas de Mino. The only vestige of the old monastery that once existed here. We are in the heart of the an ideal point for anyone to begin any of the many ways that we can suggest you take to explore this timeless countryside. Alternatively, if you prefer the inspirational views of the river, you can take a trip on a catamaran along either of the two main rivers: The Mino or The Sil.

GPS coordinates 42° 37.072' or 42° 37' 04;N 7° 42.447' or 7° 42' 26;W. Traveling from Chantada: on the CG 2.1 (LU 533) (Chantada to Monforte de Lemos highway) turn right at the sign-posted for;Santo Estevo de Ribas Mino; at highway distance marker 7.5 km (LU 533). Traveling from Monforte: when Traveling out of town on the LU617 (Chantada highway) we suggest that, at the second roundabout, to use the CG 2.1, signposted CHANTADA/LALIN and NOT TO USE the HIGHWAY SIGNPOSTED ' TOR/ESCAIRON' (LU 617). Join the CG 2.1 via the slip road. Keep on this road but note when just past Escarion the road number changes to the LU 533. Turn left at the road sign-posted for;Santo Estevo de Ribas Mino;at highway distance marker 7.5 km.(LU 533). Traveling form Ponferrada: use the N120 towards Ourense. This road by-passes Monforte. Once past Monforte there will be direction signs for the CG 2.1. This is a new road, which is not on any map. The CG is sign-posted for Chantada. Keep on this road but note when just past Escarion the road number changes to the LU 533. Turn left at the road sign-posted for;Santo Estevo de Ribas Mino;at highway distance marker 7.5 km.(LU 533). We are approximately the following distances away from the following major cities. To see the quickest route, with detail, go to the. Santiago de Compostela (Airport). Santander (ferry for UK). Bilbao (ferry form UK). Oporto Airport(Portugal)

FESTAS IN THE RIBEIRA SACRA. This is a simple table of the most important celebrations in the region of the Ribeira Sacra. The links will give more information on them. We want you to choose the best moment to come to discover and to enjoy the region. Celebrations of the Wine

The 'Ribeira Sacra' is a zone centred in the final sections of the confluence of the rivers Mino and Sil, deep inside Galicia, between the provinces of Lugo and Ourense. The area is marked by the deep depressions that the rivers have formed. These are matchless in their charm for both landscape and cultural experiences. The landscapes are characterised by very lofty slopes which top out at heights of between 500 and 900 metres. These slopes help to;hurry on; the rivers of the Sil and Mino. This geology favours the existence of climatic conditions which are characterised by high temperatures in the summer and warmer temperatures in winter, add the low amount of rainfall you almost get a Mediterranean microclimate, which differs from regular oceanic climate, in the rest of Galicia receives. Here the monastic life blossomed, grouping the greatest concentration of monasteries and 'Romanesque' churches in Galicia. This started in the 6th century, with the construction of hermitages in which monks;retired; from life in society to dedicate themselves to sermon and holy sacrifice. These in turn caused the construction of monasteries, in and around the 10th century. These institutions organised the religious, economic and social life of the region. Monasteries like Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil, Santa Cristina de Ribas de Sil, San Vicente de Pombeiro, San Pedro de Rocas, Santa Maria de Montederramo, Xunqueira de Espadanedo. In addition there are the countless number of churches and other ecclesiastical buildings that testify to the appeal of the surroundings for retirement and contemplation. all of which can be explored when you use our. Local council web sites, in Spanish or Gallego... The monks, helped by the benign climate, improved and developed the culture of the grapevine, which were introduced by the Romans. The families of the region have carried on this tradition over the centuries. The system of culture in;bancales;,;socalcos;, or ' muras' has been generating slow and progressive 'humanisation' of nature in the remodelling of the slopes. The present day vineyards have now been absolutely integrated into the landscape. Just thinking about the enormous effort made to transform the landscape all of those centuries ago makes one feel very humble. The tranquillity, that centuries ago was it;s reason for isolation, today remains almost intact and it is one of the greater values of the Ribeira Sacra. Today it appears to us as the heart of Galicia. Other recommended sites See the 'Ribeira Sacra'... Stay in Casa Santo Estevo...

 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Credit cards accepted
 Hairdryer
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Common room with a TV set