Camping A Masía

Boots on and ready to roam… there are several circular hiking routes you can follow from the town, taking in forests, Roman remains and natural rock formations as you go (and, if ancient lore is anything to go by, goblin hideaways among the trees). The local rivers are ripe for rambles too – the Route of the Monasteries follows the banks of the Sil river through to the Cañon del Sil (an hour’s drive), where the Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil gazes down into the deep canyon. Get a sense of scale on a boat trip through the canyon’s craggy cliffs while you’re there. Closer to home, a watersports centre five minutes’ drive away hires canoes and kayaks for river paddles, and can organised guided tours for those who need a little specialist help on the navigation and technique front. You’ll see vineyards all over when you roam around here, and there are several wineries and bodegas to drop in on within a half-hour drive – sip gently if you’re driving or cycling, as they’re generally happy to sell you a few bottles to uncork for more extensive swigging later.