Just passed by there.

(Translated by Google) In a very beautiful town, its houses are very preserved, colorful, balconies with flowers of different colors. In the town you can eat very well and at a good price, there are also different souvenir shops in case you want to take something with you. A visit to the castle is essential. (Original) En un pueblo muy hermoso, sus casas están muy conservadas, coloridas, balcones con flores de diferentes colores. En el pueblo se come muy bien y a buen precio , también hay diferentes tiendas de souvenirs por si quieren llevarse algún detalle. La visita al castillo es imprescindible.

(Translated by Google) It is a well-preserved and restored historic center with streets and houses, some of them hundreds of years old, through which you can take a leisurely stroll since vehicle traffic is not particularly dense. It is advisable to park in the lower part of the town since it is limited in the historic center. (Original) Es un casco histórico en conjunto bien conservado y restaurado con calles y casas de hace cientos de años algunas de ellas y por las que se puede dar un paseo tranquilamente ya que la circulación de vehículos no es particularmente densa. Es aconsejable aparcar en la parte baja de la localidad ya que en el casco histórico está limitado.

(Translated by Google) Very well preserved, spectacular views (Original) Muy bien conservado, vistas expectaculares

(Translated by Google) It is worth a quiet visit (Original) Merece la pena una visita tranquila

(Translated by Google) It's a spectacular historical site. We'll definitely be back. (Original) Es un conjunto histórico espectacular. Volveremos sin duda alguna.

(Translated by Google) Historic site of Puebla de Sanabria. A must-see once in your life. Very beautiful and interesting. (Original) Conjunto histórico de Puebla de Sanabria. Hay que visitarlo una vez en la vida. Muy bonito e interesante.

They do a great job, here. My 5 stars go for the investment they made in protecting the species and these animals in particular. Some of them are somewhat disabled and they generally wouldn't survive in the wild competing with their much more resilient brothers living in nearby Sierra de la Culebra. They also do a great job in explaining to the general public that the wolf is the millenary victim of "bad press", being the archetypal figure to represent evil and treachery while it is, in fact, the most noble of animals, not so different from a common dog. The day I was visiting the presenter on the other side of the fence was a professor, a guy that lives among the wolves for many years and maintains with them a kind of family relationship. He recalled that he was once attacked by them in a night when radical activists attacked the enclosure in an attempt to release the wolves into the wild (something not to do for the reasons I have just said). The animals became so nervous with the noise, the lights and the stress they felt around them that became aggressive. And that was it, that very only time, for a very understandable reason. You can see the enclosure from within an observation wooden structure, you can walk around part of the enclosure from the outside and then you have the museum itself, with interesting stuff on this subject. A must for animal lovers, recommended to humans on the process of giving animals the respect they deserve.

This was an amazing experience! I would even say that if you are nearby it's a must to visit this place. Seeing a wolf in the wild is something that's difficult to top in terms of wildlife watching, but it's something very difficult to achieve. This place gives you the opportunity of seeing these beautiful animals. The animals are very well treated, the staff is great and the infrastructure conditions are very good. On top of all these, they have an important role in environmental education and wildlife conservation.

Disappointing. The 1st part of the visit was very good in giving history, background knowledge etc of the wolf and the difference with dogs. It was great education. However, when it came time to see living wolves, you were told to be very very quite & were taken to a "hide" to view them being fed. Sssh be quiet. Well, almost 90% of that time was taken up by the handler talking to the people in the "hide" while he fed them small morsels of food. Repeating what had already been said inside. Then after the wolves wandered off, this guy came up and repeated stuff again for 1/2 hour while people went to sleep. We were so looking forward to seeing them in a close to natural habitat, but it was closer to a zoo experience. He talked so long people were starting to fall alseep. Shame on them, in particular the "handler". He loved the sound of his own voice. Then there was the push by staff to buy merchandise. We had planned to, but couldn't after such a poor experience. In almost 2hrs we had only 15-20 minutes to experience the wolves, of which the guy was talking for all but maybe 5min. So quite time to really soak in these incredible animals. It is with a heavy heart that I cannot recommend this "experience". We talked to several others, who felt the same.

Great experience watch wolves roaming around and being fed. Lots of information and lectures.

Amazing educational center for both adults and children. I've been there 3 times now and the young man feeding the animals (and young lady doing the tours) share an amazing amount of knowledge with the attendees. It's unfortunate the tours are only in Spain especially since there are lots of foreigners (Italian, French, English). Please note that the paper information was not available due to Covid restrictions. Solution: 1 tour a day in English or some written explanation in other languages?

Visited with a small child. Very well laid out in a beautiful area. Interesting info from the guides on the wolves and fantastic to see them in their own habitat. Excellent prices in gift shop and cafe too!

A cool place, here you can see at liberty wolves near you, but you can't touch them or see them lime 1 meter near you

We loved it such a wonderful building to explore, it has quite a few stairs but I managed it with my old arthritic body. Also the museum of giant’s is included in the ticket price of €2 for oldies.

Amazing and lovely citadel, it's a must visit if your l are in the region. With to visit the castle as well, it is only 3 euros and totally worth it. A couple of options for coffee and meal around.

A real castle, commanding a great view around, as it's often the case, but having been in the thick of the action during its 900 year history. For 6 years it has been in the hands of the Portuguese, the traditional foe just at the other side of the nearby border.

Magnificent, well preserved & rebuilt castle in 12th century style, maintaining many original features. €3 (€2 discount) entrance, interpretive features & translation to English (& other languages) available. Access to all floors of castle & battlements with great views. Excellent value & experience

Stunning place to roam around and enjoy.

Definately one of the better castles to visit - more extensive structures to see. The town itself has kept its medeival look and is much more substantial - and prettier - than other castle towns. Will be returning when I'm in the area, especially for the medeival fair.

The castle had more-than-one multimedia presentation, professional staff, excellent examples of history, clear explanations in Spanish, and either Portuguese or English (depending on where in the exhibit one was), and the art display was wonderful- though I thought it funny that they were playing Madredeus (Portuguese - from their "Live in Porto" album). Was an exciting drive from Bragança, and I enjoyed my afternoon at the castle very much. The tour whole tour took about an hour to enjoy it all.

Very beautiful scenery in this very plaza. Awesome stonewall construction and really nice place to walk around and have a nice steak in nearby restaurants. Very nice views from the mirador

(Translated by Google) Located next to the castle, in the upper part of the town, this church was built at the end of the 12th century. It has a Romanesque origin, but already in transition to Gothic. The cover with the 4 human figures on the shafts of the columns is interesting. In 1995, during restoration works, a multitude of tombstones were found underground. Today you can see some covered with protective glass. The visit was free. (Original) Situada junto al castillo, en la parte alta de la villa esta iglesia se construyó a finales del S XII. Tiene un origen románico, pero ya en transición al gótico. Es interesante la portada con las 4 figuras humanas en los fustes de las columnas. En 1995 durante las obras de restauración se encontraron multitud de lápidas en el subsuelo. Hoy se pueden ver algunas cubiertas con un cristal protector. La visita fue gratuita.

(Translated by Google) With a unique mix of styles, this town is small (in its old town) but very charming, with a viewpoint from the castle where you can see the whole city, and even better at night. (There are images that unfortunately a camera cannot capture). (Original) Con una mezclas de estilos que la hacen única, este pueblo es pequeñito ( en su casco antiguo) pero muy coqueto, con un mirador desde el castillo que puedes ver toda la cuidad, y si es de noche mucho mejor.( existen imágenes que lamentablemente una camára no puede captar).

(Translated by Google) Beautiful Church that presides over the highest area of ​​Puebla, almost next to the castle of the counts of Benavente. Its initial construction was Romanesque, but little remains of it, the majority being Gothic. It has 3 baptismal fonts, one Gothic from the 13th century, another from the 15th century and a last very curious one forming part of a column in the choir. Impressive organ and pipes. The rose window, simple and small. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Parking is scarce and far away. It is worth a visit. (Original) Hermosa Iglesia que preside la zona más alta de Puebla, casi pegado al castillo de los condes de Benavente. Su inicial construcción fue románica, pero poco queda de ella, siendo la mayoría gótica. Tiene 3 pilas bautismales, una gótica del siglo Xlll, otra del XV y una última muy curiosa formando parte de una columna del coro. Impresionante organo y tubos. El rosetón, sencillo y pequeño. No apta para silla de ruedas. Aparcamiento escaso y lejano. Merece la pena una visita.

(Translated by Google) Main church of Puebla de Sanabria, without too many pretensions or ornamentation but very welcoming. Its visiting hours are limited, so try to look at it beforehand to enjoy it! (Original) Iglesia principal de Puebla de Sanabria, sin demasiadas pretensiones ni ornamentación pero muy acogedora. Su horario de visita es limitado, así que procurad mirarlo antes para poder disfrutarla!

(Translated by Google) We only saw the exterior and the truth is that it is pretty and seems well cared for. (Original) Solo vimos el exterior y la verdad que es bonita y parece bien cuidada

(Translated by Google) Magnificent building next to the castle in Puebla de Sanabria in a romantic style and that I can only taste from the outside since it is closed, a postcard worthy of the Romanesque, tower and body of the church built on rich and with very good views for being in everything top of the town and guarded by the castle. If you can see it internally, do it, the references are good. Maybe another time (Original) Magnífico edificio al lado del castillo en Puebla de Sanabria de estilo romántico y que solo puedo degustar exteriormente dado que está cerrado,una postal digna del románico ,torre y cuerpo de la iglesia levantada sobre rica y con unas muy buenas vistas por estar en todo lo alto del pueblo y custodiada por el castillo. Si puedes verla interiormente hacedlo ,las referencias son buenas. Quizás otra ocasion

Great learning experience about the glacier, the lake, and the ecosystems. Very interesting.

Beautiful place, great views, nice staff. Very interesting

A silence park. It has a nice museum which is nice to know Sanabria and it's nature.

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(Translated by Google) Maps of the area are available for purchase. Highly recommended. The Environmentalist was very willing to answer all my questions and was able to convey many of the park's values, concerns, and, above all, measures that can be attributed to the protection of flora and fauna, including otters. My stay there helped me overcome the disappointment of no longer having a solar boat on the trail, and I also understood the possible reasons. It's better to protect this very special region. Less noise is better. And if that weren't enough, she told me about trails to different lagoons. There seem to be hundreds of lagoons in this area, including waterfalls, and pretty towns. (Original) Se puede adquirir mapas de la zona. Muy recomendable. La mujer de Medio Ambiente estaba muy dispuesta a contestarme a todas mis preguntas, y ha podido transmitirme además muchos valores del parque, preocupaciones y, sobre todo, medidas de como se puede atribuir a la protección de la flora y fauna, incluidas las nutrias. La estancia allí me ayudó a "sobrepasar" la desilusión de auf ya no hay barco solar en el largo, y, además he entendido las posibles razones. Mejor proteger esta región tan especial. Menos ruido mejor. Y si no fuera ya suficiente me comentó senderos A diferentes lagunas. Parece que hay cientos de lagunas en este zona, incluidas cascadas, y pueblos bonitos.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful park house where they explain everything from its creation to the flora and fauna of the area. There's an audiovisual presentation explaining everything and a short 3D video showing how the lake has changed over the years. Just outside, there's a short botanical walk where you can observe the types of trees that live there. (Original) Bonita casa del parque donde te explican desde la creación hasta la flora y fauna de la zona. Tiene un audiovisual donde te explica todo y un pequeño vídeo donde en 3D se va viendo como ha cambiado el lago con el paso de los años. En las afueras hay un pequeño paseo botánico donde observar los tipos de arboles que allí habitan

(Translated by Google) The Sanabria Lake Natural Park House, as an environmental classroom, is an exceptional educational space dedicated to the dissemination and conservation of Sanabria's natural environment. It offers interactive activities, workshops, and exhibitions that provide an engaging yet thorough understanding of the area's biodiversity, geology, and culture. Its privileged location, next to the natural park, makes each visit an immersive experience, ideal for schoolchildren, families, and nature lovers. A place to learn, explore, and connect with the environment in a conscious and respectful way. (Original) La Casa Parque Natural Lago de Sanabria, como aula medioambiental, es un espacio educativo excepcional dedicado a la divulgación y conservación del entorno natural de Sanabria. Ofrece actividades interactivas, talleres y exposiciones que permiten conocer la biodiversidad, la geología y la cultura de la zona de forma amena y rigurosa. Su ubicación privilegiada, junto al parque natural, convierte cada visita en una experiencia inmersiva, ideal para escolares, familias y amantes de la naturaleza. Un lugar donde aprender, explorar y conectar con el medio ambiente de manera consciente y respetuosa.

(Translated by Google) It's a short visit that you can't miss. It may not seem like enough, because as such it's not very "spectacular", but if you pay attention and listen to the person who explains the traditions of the town, its beginnings, its antiquity, the details of the clothing and the work that goes into making them and wearing them during the parades... That's when you're surprised, and even more so when you see how well preserved they are, despite some of them having been made for almost two centuries... (Original) Es una pequeña visita que no os podéis perder, quizás os sepa a poco, porque como tal es poco "espectacular", pero si pones atención y atiendes a la persona que te explica las tradiciones del pueblo, sus inicios, la antigüedad, los datos de la ropa y el trabajo que lleva hacerlos y llevarlos durante los pasacalles... Entonces es cuando te sorprendes, y más cuando ves su buen estado de conservación a pesar de llevar casi dos siglos hechos algunos de ellos...

Great little museum and some of the giants date from 1845 it was really interesting.

(Translated by Google) The exhibition of the giants, big-headed figures, and the Bull of Fire of Puebla de Sanabria is housed in this building, which has undergone multiple uses until its current use. The explanations were given by an employee who enthusiastically added that touch of attention to her story that makes visitors pay attention without missing a single detail. Bravo to her. (Original) La exposición de los gigantes, cabezudos y del Toro de Fuego de Puebla de Sanabria se encuentra en este edificio que, hasta su función actual, ha pasado por múltiples usos. Las explicaciones nos las dio una empleada que con gran entusiasmo supo poner en su narración ese puntito que hace que los visitantes la atiendan sin perder detalle. Bravo por ella.

(Translated by Google) This building was used as a ballroom; its open, column-free floor plan and long balcony reflect this ancient popular use. Inside, we now find the Association of Giants and Big Heads of our city, comprised of ten Giants and thirty-three Big Heads, some of them with over one hundred and fifty years of history. The Chinese and the Black Man, the Zapateros, the Aplanchetado, the Señorito, the Witch, the Saquililongui, Pinocho, the Devil, and the Wolf, among others, are part of this heritage. Not to mention the Toro de Fuego, a pyrotechnic element also present at the Fiestas de las Victorias, always celebrated around September 7th and 8th. (Original) Este edifício foi usado como salão de baile, sua planta aberta, sem colunas, e sua longa varanda refletem esse antigo uso popular. Em seu interior, encontramos hoje a Associação de Gigantes e Cabeçudos de nossa cidade, composta por dez Gigantes e trinta e três Cabeçudos, alguns deles com mais de cento e cinquenta anos de história. O Chino y la Negra, los Zapateros, el Aplanchetado, el Señorito, la Bruja, el Saquililongui, Pinocho, el Demonio y el Lobo, entre outros, formam parte deste patrimônio. Sem falar no Toro de Fuego, um elemento pirotécnico que também está presente nas Fiestas de las Victorias, sempre celebradas por volta dos dias 7 e 8 de setembro.

(Translated by Google) Very friendly receptionist and an original and beautiful exhibition room with big heads. €1 per person or €3 per person with the combined ticket to the castle. (Original) Recepcionista muy agradable y sala de exposición con cabezudos original y bonita. 1€ por persona o 3€ por persona con la entrada combinada con el castillo

(Translated by Google) Small museum, in fact it is a single room where several giants and big heads are exhibited, very beautiful, some of them very old but it does not last more than 10 minutes, being generous (Original) Pequeños museo, de echo es una sola sala donde hay expuestos varios gigantes y cabezudos, muy bonitos, muy antiguos alguno de ellos pero tampoco da para más de 10 minutos siendo generoso

(Translated by Google) A short visit not to be missed, where you'll learn the history of the giants and big-headed figures of Puebla de Sanabria. (Original) Pequeña visita que no te puedes perder donde aprender la historia de los gigantes y cabezudos de Puebla de Sanabria.

A nice peace of romanic architecture

(Translated by Google) The Monastery of San Martin de Castañeda is very old and was originally the site of a monastery built by a small group of monks from Cordoba at the beginning of the 10th century, during the reign of King Ordoño II of Leon. Its elevated geographical position, perched on a hill on the northern shore of Lake Sanabria, and the surrounding landscape were ideal for the monks' spiritual retreat. Around the year 921, the monks rebuilt the monastery on the ruins of the old monastery. The monastic complex reached its largest size in the 11th century, when it was incorporated into the Benedictine order. It has undergone several historical phases and is one of the most important Romanesque complexes on the peninsula, having been declared a national historical-artistic site in 1931. All that remains of the original building is the church and the remains of the old monastic outbuildings, which have now been converted into the Interpretation Centre of the Lake Sanabria Natural Park. (Original) O Mosteiro de San Martin de Castañeda é bem antigo inicialmente foi local de um mosteiro construído por um pequeno grupo de monjes cordoveses no inicio do séc. X, na época do rei leonês Ordoño ll. A sua posição geográfica alta, assente sobre uma elevação na margem setentrional do Lago de Sanabria e a paisagem envolvente eram o requesito ideal para o retiro espiritual dos monjes. Por volta do ano 921 os monjes reconstruiram nas ruinas do antigo mosteiro. O complexo monástico alcança uma grande dimensão a partir do séc. Xl, quando é incorporado à ordem beneditina. Passou por várias fases históricas e trata-se de um dos complexos românicos mais importantes da península tendo sido declarado conjunto histórico-artístico nacional em 1931. Do primitivo edifício apenas se conserva a igreja e restos das antigas dependências monásticas, atualmente convertidos em Centro de Interpretação do Parque Natural do Lago de Sanabria.

(Translated by Google) An impressive historical monument located on the side of a mountain overlooking Lake Sanabria 🌄. Its origin is Visigothic, although it was restored in the 10th century by Mozarabic monks who fled from drought and plague 🌿. The current church, built in the 12th century under the Benedictine and then Cistercian rule, is a magnificent example of Zamorano Romanesque, with three naves, barrel vaults and intersecting ribs, and a doorway with a relief of Saint Martin sharing his cloak with a beggar ⛪. The monastery dominated the Sanabria region and came to have jurisdiction over more than 120 towns, reflecting its historical and spiritual importance 🕊️. Today it preserves the church, part of the cloister and the sacristy, and is an ideal place for those who enjoy history, architecture and nature in a unique environment 🌳. Highly recommended to visit and learn about its legacy and legends. 🙌 (Original) Un monumento histórico impresionante situado en la ladera de un monte con vistas al Lago de Sanabria 🌄. Su origen es visigodo, aunque fue restaurado en el siglo X por monjes mozárabes que huyeron de la sequía y la peste 🌿. La iglesia actual, construida en el siglo XII bajo la regla benedictina y luego cisterciense, es un magnífico ejemplo del románico zamorano, con tres naves, bóvedas de cañón y nervios entrecruzados, y una portada con relieve de San Martín compartiendo su capa con un mendigo ⛪. El monasterio dominó la comarca de Sanabria y llegó a tener jurisdicción sobre más de 120 localidades, reflejando su importancia histórica y espiritual 🕊️. Hoy conserva la iglesia, parte del claustro y la sacristía, y es un lugar ideal para quienes disfrutan de la historia, la arquitectura y la naturaleza en un entorno único 🌳. Muy recomendable para visitar y conocer su legado y leyendas. 🙌

(Translated by Google) A beautiful monastery with details in the architecture to take into account and value. A little wasted, since the area behind if you are not going to explore goes unnoticed and is very beautiful, and there are many things closed to the public making the visit small. It is in a very quiet town in a wonderful area, a short distance away there is a great viewpoint to see the lake and the entire area from above. (Original) Un monasterio bonito y con detalles en la arquitectura a tener en cuanta y valorar.un poco desaprovechado, ya que la zona de atrás si no vas a explorar pasa desapercibida siendo muy bonita,y hay muchas cosas cerradas al público haciéndose pequeña la visita. Está en un pueblo muy tranquilo en una zona maravillosa,a poquisma distancia hay un gran mirador para ver el lago y y toda la zona desde arriba.

(Translated by Google) Passing Lake Sanabria we find this monastery, long abandoned and plundered, and today happily rebuilt. In it there is information about the lake's natural park, an exhibition hall, and we can see the Church as the best preserved part. Its origins date back to the Visigothic era, and its maximum splendor was reached between the 10th and 12th centuries. (Original) Pasando el lago de Sanabria nos encontramos con este monasterio, largamente abandonado y expoliado, y hoy felizmente reconstruido. En él hay información sobre el parque natural del lago, una sala de exposiciones, y podemos ver la Iglesia como la parte mejor conservada. Sus orígenes se remontan a la época visigótica, y su máximo esplendor lo alcanzó entre los siglos X y XII.

(Translated by Google) I was disappointed, since I expected something more... The church is beautiful both outside and inside, but what remains of the monastery are two floors in which when you are inside it does not give the feeling of what it was. In the lower one some of the heritage that was in the church, such as a statue, and two walnut tomb lids and two sarcophagi, and in the upper one a photographic exhibition of the ancient town, work tools, etc. The entrance is one euro. (Original) Me decepcionó, ya que esperaba algo más... La iglesia es bonita tanto exterior como interiormente, pero lo que queda del monasterio son dos plantas en las que cuando estás dentro no da la sensación de lo que fué. en la de abajo algo del patrimonio que había en la iglesia, como alguna estatua, y dos tapas de tumbas de nogal y dos sarcofagos, y en la de arriba una exposición fotografica del pueblo antiguo, aperos de trabajo, etc. La entrada es un euro.

(Translated by Google) Historical monument that has been restored. We couldn't get in because we didn't arrive on time. The setting is beautiful, in the middle of the hillside, with good views and surroundings. The back part is somewhat abandoned, they have space to be able to use it as a park or to hold events. (Original) Monumento histórico que ha sido restaurado. No pudimos entrar por no llegar en horario. El entorno es precioso, en medio de la ladera, con buenas vistas y entorno. La parte de atrás algo abandonada, tienen espacio para poder aprovecharlo de parque o para hacer eventos.