Lugo district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Baralla

Baralla is a town in Lugo district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 3,146 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 47 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 9 caves. The must-see places are Fortaleza de Torés (17 km), ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira (18 km) and A Torre da Fortaleza (21 km).

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Baralla at a glance

Location
Lugo district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 3,146
Coordinates
42.8921° N, 7.2549° W
Places within 50 km
75 (19 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Baralla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Baralla: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Baralla

70 churches within 100 km of Baralla. The closest is Igrexa de Santa María Madanela de Baralla (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Baralla

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baralla. The closest is Pazo de Aranza (3 km); the best-known is Fortaleza de Torés (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baralla

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baralla. The closest is ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Baralla

10 caves within 100 km of Baralla. The closest is Cova de Monte Das Labradas (Bocas A-c) (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baralla

4 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baralla. The closest is Monte da Cova da Serpe (72 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baralla

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baralla. The closest is Encoro de Belesar (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Baralla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baralla
  2. 1 km Igrexa de Santa María Madanela de Baralla · church, Lugo
  3. 17 km Fortaleza de Torés · heritage site, Lugo
  4. 6 km Torre de Doncos · heritage site, Lugo
  5. 4 km ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira · nature spot, Lugo
  6. 38 km A Torre da Fortaleza · heritage site, Lugo
  7. 21 km Back to Baralla

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    Within 15 km of Baralla

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baralla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4770Igrexa de Santa María Madanela de Baralla (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1245Pazo de Aranza (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens418ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira (18 km)
    Caves910Cova de Monte Das Labradas (Bocas A-c) (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04Monte da Cova da Serpe (72 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Encoro de Belesar (44 km)
    Waterfalls02Cascada de Auga Caida (70 km)
    Museums02Museo del Bierzo (83 km)
    Beaches & coast02As Catedrais Beach (93 km)
    Other attractions11Ponte de Cruzul (13 km)
    Parks11Parque de Rosalía de Castro (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Encoro de Sequeiros (63 km)

    Baralla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baralla?

    Fortaleza de Torés (heritage site, about 17 km), ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira (nature spot, about 18 km), A Torre da Fortaleza (heritage site, about 21 km), Torre de Doncos (heritage site, about 21 km), Igrexa de Santa María Madanela de Baralla (church, about 1 km), Torre Do Batallón (heritage site, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baralla?

    75 places on Spotwander: 47 churches, 12 forts & heritage, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 caves, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Baralla?

    Igrexa de Santa María Madanela de Baralla, about 1 km by road; Capela de Santa Marta (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Baralla?

    Pazo de Aranza, about 3 km by road; Castro da Coroa (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Baralla?

    ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira, about 18 km by road; Os Ancares Lucenses y Montes de Cervantes, Navia y Becerrea Biosphere Reserve (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baralla?

    Start in Baralla, visit Igrexa de Santa María Madanela de Baralla, then Fortaleza de Torés, then Torre de Doncos, then ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira, then A Torre da Fortaleza, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baralla?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and caves.

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