In Sober and its surroundings there are many interesting activities to do. Here are some of the options:
Hiking routes: the Mao River Route, the Sil Monasteries Route, the Ribeira Sacra Vineyards Route, among others.
Visits to monasteries: there are several monasteries that can be visited in the area, such as the Monastery of Santa Cristina, the Monastery of San Pedro de Rocas and the Monastery of Santa María de Montederramo.
Wine tasting: the Ribeira Sacra is an area with a great wine-growing tradition, and you can go wine tasting in several wineries in the area.
Water activities: on the river Sil you can do activities such as canoeing, rafting or paddle surfing.
Cultural heritage: in addition to the monasteries, you can also visit other places of cultural interest such as the castle of Castro Caldelas, the Torre del Homenaje de Monforte de Lemos, and the church of San Esteban de Ribas de Miño, among others.
In terms of gastronomy, the Ribeira Sacra is known for its wines and its garden produce, such as potatoes and turnip greens. In addition, in the area you can try dishes such as Galician octopus, pork shoulder with turnip tops, Galician stew and tripe. There are also typical desserts such as filloa, ears and rice pudding.