Penedo de Entre as Corgas

Penedo de Entre as Corgas is a locality in Calvos de Randín, Ourense, Galicia. Penedo de Entre as Corgas is situated nearby to the locality Chaira das Areas, as well as near Eira de Freire.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Picoña Castle.

Picoña Castle

Castle

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The Picoña Castle is a Portuguese medieval fortification now situated in the Spanish municipality of Calvos de Randín, Ourense, Galicia. The castle, now in ruins, dates back to the early period of Portuguese independence and was constructed over a previous Callaeci fort. Picoña Castle is situated 4 km north of Penedo de Entre as Corgas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tourém and Pitões das Júnias.

Tourém

Village

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Tourém is a village and parish in the municipality of Montalegre in the far north of Portugal. The main part of the territory of the parish stretches as a small peninsula of Portuguese land within Spanish territory. Tourém is situated 5 km north of Penedo de Entre as Corgas.

Pitões das Júnias

Village

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Pitões das Júnias is a Portuguese freguesia, located in the municipality of Montalegre in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 161, in an area of 36.89 km2. Pitões das Júnias is situated 6 km west of Penedo de Entre as Corgas.