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Ribeira Sacra
A hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Allariz
Galicia, Spain · Europe
About Allariz
Allariz is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ambía, 57km from Peneda-Geres National Park.
Allariz is in Galicia, Spain, with about 5,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Ambía, about 6 km away.
Allariz is a town and municipality (Galician: Concello) in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It occupies the center of the western half of the province, connecting with the towns (concellos) of Taboadela, Paderne, Sandiás, Vilar de Santos, Rairiz de Veiga, Xunqueira de Ambía, ARead more
Merca and A Bola. The area of the municipality is 85,3 km² and there are 6.188 inhabitants in 16 parishes.
The hydrographic system is made up of the River Arnoia, which crosses the municipality from east to west. The surrounding hills are covered with pine and native oak. The valley itself is very fertile and the river banks are lined with trees.
The climate can be defined as inland Atlantic with continental influences. Summers are warm with highs averaging 25 °C, while winter highs average 12 °C.
Allariz is a town which relies on tourism and proximity to the provincial capital of Ourense, fifteen kilometers away. Because of its picturesque location on the banks of the Arnoia, it is a sought-after location for summer houses. The main highway crossing the south of Galicia, the Autovia das Rias Baixas, crosses the Arnoia on one of the longest highway bridges in Spain and provides easy access to the town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Allariz?
Within an hour or so of Allariz: Ribeira Sacra (25 km), Espigueiros do Soajo (52 km), Peneda-Geres National Park (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Allariz?
The nearest famous roads are N222 Peso da Regua to Pinhao, EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road and Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).
Where is Allariz?
Allariz is in Galicia, Spain, about 6 km from Ambía.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,392
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Galicia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 42.1904, -7.8018
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Allariz
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Espigueiros do Soajo
Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.
52 km · about 60 min drive
national park
Peneda-Geres National Park
Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.
57 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Allariz
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 25 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
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