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Monterrei (Spanish: Monterrey), is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Verín.
Monterrei is well known for its castle, built in the 10th century. The Mexican city of Monterrey was named in honour of Gaspar de Zúñiga, 5th Count of Monterrey, as well as the American city of Monterey.
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The essentials for getting around Monterrei without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 41.9472° N, 7.4495° O
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.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Monterrei'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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