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The walls rise almost vertically up to 500 m from water level. Due to the extraordinary terrain, the local climate differs from surrounding areas and allows the growth of Mediterranean vegetation, such as olive trees. The river cliffs have been terraced to allow production of grape vines. Wine
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production started in this area already in Roman times. The area is called the Ribeira Sacra wine region, and it is the only place in Galicia that produces more red than white wine.
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as a site of community importance. It is a home to several rare bird species, and some mammals such as otters and bats.
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This article about a location in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain is a
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Canon de Rio Sil
El Cañon del Sil
El Cañon del Sil
42°24′05″N 7°24′58″W / 42.40139°N 7.41611°W / 42.40139; -7.41611
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