Situated on a hillside overlooking the Valle del Sil, in Vila do Castro, O Barco de Valdeorras, Ourense, and dating from the 17th century, the 4 star Hotel Monumento Pazo do Castro has been declared a building of Historic and Artistic importance. We offer our clients a unique stay and experiences filled with unforgettable sensations; you’ll feel as history has transported you back in time to an authentic 19th century palace. The halls, bedrooms, the library, the chapel, the portraits and paintings of the ancestors of this stately home are all original and authentic but the service and comfort are that of a modern-day hotel. Gardens with centuries old boxwood trees, a swimming pool, sports facilities, children’s’ playground, an ethnography museum, conference rooms, a restaurant and a charming bar. These facilities make Pazo do Castro one of the best places to stay in the region of Valdeorras.

Situated between some of Galicia’s most popular tourist spots such as Ribeira Sacra, Manzaneda and the wilderness areas of Las Médulas in El Bierzo (León), listed as a World Heritage Site, the Vía Nova and the Camino de Invierno, a new variant of the Way of St James passing through Valdeorras and Monforte en route to Santiago de Compostela.