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O Barco de Valdeorras

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O Barco de Valdeorras (in Spanish ''' El Barco de Valdeorras''') is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Valdeorras, serving as its capital. It is located in the Sil valley and lying in the Serra do Eixo. One of its economic foundations, besides mining and slate processing, is wine production, which qualified for the Designation of Origin Valdeorras. Remains of Roman and pre-Roman culture and several stately manor houses are the most important monuments in the town. It is also famous for its wines.

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Village information

Coat of arms of O Barco de Valdeorras
Province
Ourense
Autonomous community
Galicia
Population (INE 2025)
13,368
Altitude
325 m
Mayor
Aurentino Alonso Araújo (Partido dos Socialistas de Galicia-PSOE)
Area (IGN)
84.4 km²
Postcode
32300
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The essentials for getting around O Barco de Valdeorras without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 42.4154° N, 6.9820° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
32300
Altitude
325 m
Population (INE 2025)
13,368 inhabitants
Province / region
Ourense · Galicia
Official website
concellodobarco.gal

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in O Barco de Valdeorras's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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