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Description
The varied landscape around the chapel of Ermita de A Virxe do Monte (hermitage on top of a hill located at a height of 929 meters) and the Monastry of San Pedro de Rocas is great for birdwatching. With forests, grasslands, rocks, hills and open fields. From the Ermita de A Virxe do Monte you have great views of the surroundings of Maceda del Val do Medo and the mountains with the Cabeza da Meda of 1316 meters. Take the opportunity to explore the fabulous surroundings. Among the birds you can encounter are Gaukur, Náttfari, Býþjór, Snákerna, Skálmörn, Bláheiðir, Gráheiðir, Náttugla, Herfugl, Þyrnisvarri, Trjálævirki, Bjargsvala, Busksöngvari, Næturgali, Dómpápi, Krossnefur and Steintittlingur.
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Espagnol: Múltiples aves muy fáciles de avistar y un paisaje increíble. Variedad y facilidad. Aprovechar para visitar el fabuloso entorno.
Details
Access
The Monastry of San Pedro de Rocas is ocated 15 km east of the city of Ourense. The area can be reached by vehicle through various roads. You can walk on multiple routes in the area. The suggested route on the map is a circular walk of 11 km starting at the Ermita de A Virxe do Monte or anywhere else along the route. Note that Google Maps has sometimes difficulties finding its way in the area (see the comment below).
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Espagnol: Se llega en vehículo sin problema. Haga clic en una P en el mapa para obtener direcciones a la Ermita de A Virxe do Monte o al monasterio de San Pedro de Rocas. Se puede caminar por múltiples rutas. La ruta sugerida en el mapa es un paseo circular de 11 km que comienza en la Ermita de A Virxe do Monte.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Plain , Mountain , Canyon/cliff , Agriculture , City/village , River , Moors/heathland , Valley , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushesConditions
Mountainous , Flat , Open landscape , RockyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Recommended is a visit to the monastery of San Pedro de Rocas. This mini-monastery, founded in 573 CE, stands hidden among dense woodlands. It contains three cave chapels, originally carved out of the rock as retreats for early hermits, and a number of rock-cut graves from the 10th century onwards.
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Espagnol: Obligada visita al monasterio de San Pedro de Rocas, muy cerca (Se podría ir andando). En este monasterio, único por estar excavado en la roca natural, no encontraremos ligeras estructuras góticas ni armoniosas proporciones renacentistas. Se trata de un recinto antiquísimo, tosco, casi primitivo, testigo de los primeros asentamientos eremitas en estas tierras.