Allariz, a medieval gem in the Vía de la Plata

The Hotel Oca Vila de Allariz is a beautiful 4 star hotel located in the town of Allariz, province of Ourense. A gem of medieval times that still retains much of its charm thanks to the great effort made by the town for the conservation and restoration of its heritage. These tasks were recognized with the European Prize for Urbanism, their inclusion in the catalog of good practices of the UN and the designation of Biosphere Reserve in 2005.

Allariz, which owes its name to the King Suevo Alaric who repopulated these lands in the 6th century, was on several occasions the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and seat of the Court of Castile during the Middle Ages, obtaining even the title of Chave do Reino de Galicia (Key of the Kingdom of Galicia). A story that has left an important imprint in the town and that is still visible today in its streets that mix religious, military and civil architecture in a landscape of great beauty on the banks of the Arnoia River.

The town is also part of the Vía de la Plata on its way to Ourense. Years of pilgrimage through the town of Allariz have left an imprint that is very visible in the affable character of its locals. The way of the Camino de Santiago by Allariz is recognized by pilgrims for its great landscape beauty that runs along paths of great vegetation. A few kilometers from the exit of Allariz, you will find the beautiful monumental complex of Aguas Santas, composed of the Church of Santa Mariña, the Fort of Armeá and the unfinished Basilica de la Ascension. The Southern step finally joins the Northern that runs from the town of Xunqueira de Ambía in the town of As Pereiras, to make its final entry into the city of Ourense.