Quiroga - Monforte de Lemos

In this section, you will find the shrine of Os Remedios, in a pine wood, where walkers used to give alms. From Carballo de Lor you go down to Barxa de Lor through the wonderful landscapes of the valley. From there you climb to O Castro da Lama, where you can see a Roman gold mine. You continue climbing up to Castroncelos, with its church of Santiago, and from there to Pobra do Brollón. There, on the banks of the River Saa, you can rest at another recreational area. In A Pobra do Brollón you can visit the town hall, the high street and exit through the bridge that takes you to the other side of the river, to follow the Camino towards Cereixa, where you will find a cruceiro with the sculpture of Saint James as a pilgrim. The Camino goes up to the “Alto da Serra”, the border with the municipality of Monforte, as you start descending Mount Moncai. From Reigada, there are only 3 km left to Monforte. 

Monforte de Lemos is a town of pilgrimage tradition and a history linked to the development of the railway; it is the second largest town in the province of Lugo in terms of population. It stands on the banks of the River Cabe and there are many interesting monuments such as the monasteries of San Vicente do Pino and Nosa Señora da Antiga. In medieval times, it was a fortress-city and it had a defensive wall surrounding the monastery and the castle. You can still see some sections of the wall and 3 towers, including the keep, which you can visit.