When planning your trip to Larouco, you can focus on wine-making, Roman roads and archaeological heritage. The wine cellars of Seadur, the As Pedreiras rock wine press and the preserved Via Nova tell the story of the area’s wine and transport history. There are also viewpoints overlooking the Bibei and O Castrillón, as well as recurring festivals in several localities.

Wine cellars and wine-making tradition in Seadur

The ensemble of cave wine cellars in Seadur was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural, BIC). The declaration was published on 16 April 2026. The ethnographic setting of Covas includes 40 traditional wine cellars of significant cultural value. Some caves have been restored and converted into tourist attractions offering wine-related experiences. For individual experiences, it is advisable to confirm details locally in advance.

At the As Covas de Seadur festival, held every Holy Saturday, visitors can tour more than 20 traditional wine cellars. An annual wine event, the Ruta das Covas de Seadur offers tastings and guided tours of the caves. If you want to plan your trip around one of these dates, confirm the date for the year you wish to visit. Larouco’s vineyards are considered an important part of wine production in the D.O. Valdeorras.

Rock wine press and Roman roads

The Lagar Rupestre As Pedreiras is a rock wine press that bears witness to the former importance of wine-making in Larouco. It is difficult to date the press precisely. It is part of the Ruta Romana do Viño; a detour on the Ruta dos Lagares e Via Romana also leads to it. This route is 4.8 km long and includes an 850 m detour to the Lagar As Pedreiras, one way. As trail conditions may change, it is best to check them before setting out.

Another Roman landmark is the preserved zigzag section of the Via Nova, also known as Via XVIII. It is called Codos de Larouco. The name helps distinguish this section from the routes that also lead to the Lagar As Pedreiras, allowing you to plan around the two topics separately.

Views between the Bibei and Xares

One route leads from the Miradoiro da Antiga to Lombo da Antiga. From there, you can enjoy views over the Bibei River gorge. Another viewpoint is the hill of O Castrillón, which offers panoramic views between the Bibei and Xares rivers. The two viewpoint descriptions have different focuses: one on the gorge, the other on the area between two rivers.

At the Castro de O Castrillón, there is a signposted visitor trail and several information panels. The Castro is a pre-Roman settlement dating back more than 2,000 years. The southern part of Larouco lies within the “Macizo Central” ZEC (Special Area of Conservation) of the Natura 2000 network. Alongside the historic sites, the landscape and its protected-area designation are also distinct themes to consider during a stay in Larouco.

Church, historic building and recurring festivals

The Igrexa Parroquial de Santa María de Larouco is a religious heritage church in Larouco. The Casa Grande de Freixido offers a different architectural point of interest: its main building covers 815 m² across two floors. The building dates from the 17th century and is completely enclosed by a rubble-stone wall. The church and the historic building therefore differ clearly in their described functions and architectural forms.

Recurring festival dates are also spread across several months and localities: Santa Mariña is celebrated in July in Seadur, Santa Bárbara in August in Freixido, and Nosa Señora dos Remedios in September in Larouco. Together with the Holy Saturday date of As Covas and the annual Ruta das Covas, these festivals provide different dates to plan a visit around. For trips centred on the wine cellars, both heritage and wine-making traditions, as well as specific event dates, are worth considering.

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