Country house in Ourense

Just 8 km from the city of Ourense and 16 km from Allariz, spending a few days at Casa da Ita is to enjoy a typical Galician manor house that is over a century old. Its wide granite walls have seen the passage to the 20th century, the great flu of 1918 and the civil war, surrounded by the gentle mountains of the region. Surrounded by forests, the village in which it is located is A Eirexa (the church), within the parish of Soutopenedo, one of the most interesting in the area. The space Its Romanesque-Baroque church and fantastic views make it an area of attractive hiking trails. The historical and cultural heritage of the area is excellently preserved. A Casa da Ita consists of four bedrooms and a large living room, plus a full kitchen and two bathrooms. The house is complemented by a garden with a pool and barbecue. Guest access You can enjoy the entire house for your exclusive use, for you and yours. Other things to note About a hundred meters away there is a bar, in the place A Venda: Taberna do Antelano, The nearest store is about a five-minute drive away, in Loiro de Arriba: Bar-Tienda Marina A little over ten minutes away, arriving in the city of Ourense, there is a shopping center, with the Carrefour and Lidl hypermarkets, the Sprinter sports shop, the Feu Vert mechanical workshop, etc. A few meters from the House: Baroque church of San Miguel The church of Soutopenedo, consecrated to San Miguel, was built in the 12th century. Its Romanesque base was later enriched with Baroque elements; especially its façade and its beautiful bell tower, which can be enjoyed from the garden of Casa da Ita. Hiking One of the most interesting routes in the area passes by the church, adjacent to the House: the Boutureira route. Another very popular route is the one that ends at the Soutopenedo crossroads, from the Boutureira. The Cruceiro de Soutopenedo, also Baroque, is the end of this route and is about a hundred meters from the House. Poet Ramón María Attached to the Casa da Ita, the City Council placed a monument in 1991 in homage to the notable poet in the Galician language and parish priest of Soutopenedo for more than five decades: Ramón María Blanco. Near Casa da Ita, by car: Celanova (16 km away) In Celanova you can fully savor the spirit of inland Galicia. Highlights include the impressive Monastery of San Salvador (built in the century and Baroque façade), undoubtedly one of the most important in Galicia and a National Monument since 1931. Ourense (12 km away) Ourense is the third most populated city in Galicia, not yet discovered by mass tourism. Its tapas from noon in the cobbled streets surrounding the cathedral has an atmosphere that is worth the visit. The cathedral itself, Romanesque and Baroque like so many religious buildings in the region, is impressive, starting with its Portico of Paradise, inspired by the great Portico of Glory of the Compostela cathedral. Vigo (100 km away) The most populous city in Galicia and its industrial engine, Vigo's charms have become popular in recent years due to the display of Christmas lights, and it has always been a tourist reference for the oysters of La Piedra. But in addition to all this, Vigo is a very active and welcoming city in which beach lovers will find some of the best in Galicia (and the competition is very close), such as the famous Samil; archaeological parks such as the underground salt mine in the heart of the city, the remains of a Roman villa in Toralla, and above all the great gastronomic and hotel offer that constitutes the reference of southern Galicia. From Vigo, boats leave for the famous Cíes Islands, a national park with unforgettable beaches (we recommend booking tickets well in advance). Santiago de Compostela (112 km away) Santiago is much more than one of the holy cities, it is an architectural treasure and the setting of a cosmopolitan atmosphere unparalleled in northern Spain. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims and visitors come throughout the year to enjoy a unique experience. Portugal (90 km) The Portuguese border is just over an hour away by car. In the border area we find Chaves, a charming thermal town. Registration Details Galicia - Regional registration number VUT-OR-000662 Spain - National registration number ESFCTU000032016000642910000000000000000VUT-OR-0006626