A Fábrica da Luz

A Fábrica da Luz acts as a hub for hiking routes in the Ribeira Sacra region, and prospective explorers can hire mountain bikes on site. Signposted routes run to the Concellos of Nogueira de Ramuin (two hours by bike) and Parada de Sil (half an hour), passing through forest and over tumbling rivers to remote mountain villages. Hikers can get in on the act too, with a couple of circular routes along the Pasarela do Río Mao boardwalk (20 minutes’ walk) through the Mao River Canyon, or heading through the local vineyards. Roaming further afield, head up to the Miradoiro do Monte do Outeiro (an hour and a half) for views over the undulating Ribeira Sacra foothills. You could also pick up your fishing rod and go casting for trout (in season) on the Sil River (20 minutes), or up the activity levels and paddle a kayak downstream, passing terraced vineyards on steep forested canyon-sides. Kids with you? Make for the sandy river beach at Pradomao (half an hour’s drive) for a dip in clear blue water.