Monastery of Santo Estevo
Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain
A Benedictine monastery with three cloisters in the woods above the Sil, now largely a hotel but with the church and cloisters open to visitors. The forest road here is lovely in autumn.
The Benedictine monastery of Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil lies in the Ribeira Sacra, where the Miño and Sil rivers meet, about 28 km from Ourense via the A-52. It is documented from the 10th century, and its origins may go back to the 6th or 7th century. Its building styles range from Romanesque to Baroque; the three cloisters are particularly notable: one Romanesque, one Gothic and one Renaissance. The complex was declared a historic-artistic monument in 1923.
Today the monastery is a Parador hotel. If you are not staying overnight, check in advance what access is currently possible. Near the monastery is the jetty from which catamaran trips through the Sil canyon depart (a route of about 24 km). The village of Ribas de Sil lies further east and is not directly connected with the monastery.
- Nearest town
- Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.4175, -7.6853
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Área de Autocaravanas de LuíntraMotorhome stopover3 km from Monastery of Santo Estevo · 10 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Solpor Camperpark ExperienceMotorhome stopover7 km from Monastery of Santo EstevoMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Canón do SilCampsite8 km from Monastery of Santo EstevoTentsCaravans
- Auria Camper ParkMotorhome stopover19 km from Monastery of Santo EstevoMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Área de Autocaravanas de Monforte de LemosMotorhome stopover19 km from Monastery of Santo Estevo · 3 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Área de Autocaravanas de ChantadaMotorhome stopover22 km from Monastery of Santo Estevo · 3 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Monastery of Santo Estevo?
Monastery of Santo Estevo is in Nogueira de Ramuín, Spain, at GPS 42.4175, -7.6853. It is about 10 km from Parada de Sil.
Can you camp near Monastery of Santo Estevo?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de Autocaravanas de Luíntra, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Monastery of Santo Estevo?
Monastery of Santo Estevo is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Inland Galicia: Lugo, the Sil canyon and hot springs.
What is there to see near Monastery of Santo Estevo?
Places worth a stop nearby: Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon (11 km), Outariz hot springs (19 km), Roman walls of Lugo (67 km) and Las Médulas (75 km).
When is the best time to visit Monastery of Santo Estevo?
The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)