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Hotels in Allariz (Ourense)

Allariz, Biosphere Reserve

Allariz is a medieval town located in the center of the province of Ourense. Located just 15 minutes from the city of Ourense and just over an hour from Vigo, Allariz is an ideal destination for families, couples or groups of friends looking for a quiet holiday is an exceptional natural environment. Bathed by the Arnoia River, Allariz offers an exceptional natural environment endowed with recreational areas. Each spring, in addition, it renews a wide area on the banks of the river through the ideas contest of the International Garden Festival. Its biological richness caused that the zone formed by Allariz and the neighboring municipalities was declared in the year 2005 Reserve of the Biosphere.

Tradition and culture in the streets and on the plate

Allariz conserves a rich patrimonial legacy. Its rehabilitated old town has been declared an historical and artistic ensemble and received the European Prize for Urbanism in 1994. Its appeal is reinforced by an outlet of top brands that occupies unique buildings; several museums, such as toy, fashion or leather and an attractive cultural offer throughout the year. You should not forget the local cuisine. Empanadas, sweet as nutty (almendrados) and Allariz liqueurs enjoy well-deserved fame. The typical and forceful cuisine that characterizes the winter of the Galician rural interior takes on great importance in the area.

Shopping in Allariz

In the historic center of Allariz, there is an outlet for top brand clothing such as Adolfo Domínguez, Roberto Verino, Cuplé, Temple (Inditex), Massimo Dutti, Nanos, O Rei Centolo, Maruxairas... An ideal option to buy quality garments for a great price. Every Saturday morning at the Plaza de Abastos the weekly market is held. An exceptional opportunity to buy 'Biosphere Reserve' products such as vegetables, fruits, chestnut bicas, craft beer, organic milk, natural soaps and many other things.

Parties, festivals and sport activities

One of the best-known activities of Allariz is its Garden Festival. An event that occurs every year on the banks of the Arnoia River between the months of May to October in which a garden design contest is held, each year with a different theme. A great event to enjoy with your couple or family. Every year, the locals overcome themselves with their new designs. Also seize the opportunity to visit us during the parties. In Allariz we celebrate the Festa do Boi coinciding with Corpus Christi festivity, Holy Week, the festival of San Benito in July, the pie party the third weekend of August and Halloween, in which Allariz becomes a real horror movie. Allariz is also the ideal place to practice sports. Walking trails, MTB routes, activities in the river. A lot of options that are complemented by a large number of sporting events that take place in the locality: the annual obstacle course, the 50km race of Andaina Vila de Allariz, the Vila Allarizla Triathlon, the bicycle ride to Guimarásla or the race of A Derradeira of the year. If you love hiking, more than 100km of routes await you in the surroundings of Allariz, you can travel on foot, by bike or even on horseback. The nearby Os Invernadoiros campsite has horse riding courses, horse riding routes and riding sessions in the riding arena. Do not forget that Allariz is on the banks of the Arnoia River. Enjoying activities on the river or a boat ride during the summer season from April to October can be an ideal option for couples and families.

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