Lugo district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Bóveda

Bóveda is a town in Lugo district, Galicia, Spain. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 43 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino (14 km), Castelo de Monforte de Lemos (14 km) and Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital (15 km).

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Bóveda, Galicia
Bóveda, Lugo district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bóveda at a glance

Location
Lugo district, Galicia, Spain
Coordinates
42.6246° N, 7.4767° W
Places within 50 km
74 (28 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

Top places to visit near Bóveda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bóveda: 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 Bóveda

58 churches within 100 km of Bóveda. The closest is Igrexa de San Martiño de Bóveda (1 km); the best-known is Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bóveda

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bóveda. The closest is Bóveda (1 km); the best-known is Castelo de Monforte de Lemos (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bóveda

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bóveda. The closest is Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras Do Oribio e Courel (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bóveda

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bóveda. The closest is Encoro de Vilasouto (9 km); the best-known is Encoro de Belesar (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bóveda

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bóveda. The closest is Monte Couso (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Bóveda

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Bóveda. The closest is Cascada de Auga Caida (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bóveda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bóveda
  2. 1 km Igrexa de San Martiño de Bóveda · church, Lugo
  3. 1 km Capela de San Xil · church, Lugo
  4. 14 km Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital · church, Lugo
  5. 25 km Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino · church, Lugo
  6. 1 km Castelo de Monforte de Lemos · heritage site, Lugo
  7. 14 km Back to Bóveda

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How to reach Bóveda

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    Within 15 km of Bóveda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bóveda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4358Igrexa de San Martiño de Bóveda (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1650Bóveda (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens624Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras Do Oribio e Courel (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Encoro de Vilasouto (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Monte Couso (7 km)
    Waterfalls14Cascada de Auga Caida (28 km)
    Museums24Pazo de Tor (12 km)
    Parks03Parque de Rosalía de Castro (54 km)
    Other attractions11A Cova Das Choias (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Encoro de Sequeiros (36 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (67 km)

    Bóveda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bóveda?

    Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino (church, about 14 km), Castelo de Monforte de Lemos (heritage site, about 14 km), Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital (church, about 15 km), Igrexa de San Martiño de Bóveda (church, about 1 km), Capela de San Xil (church, about 1 km), Bóveda (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 43 churches, 16 forts & heritage, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Bóveda?

    Igrexa de San Martiño de Bóveda, about 1 km by road; Capela de San Xil (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bóveda?

    Bóveda, about 1 km by road; Casa Grande de Lamela (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bóveda?

    Reserva da Biosfera Ribeira Sacra e Serras Do Oribio e Courel, about 5 km by road; ZEC Río Cabe (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bóveda?

    Start in Bóveda, visit Igrexa de San Martiño de Bóveda, then Capela de San Xil, then Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital, then Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino, then Castelo de Monforte de Lemos, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bóveda?

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

    Towns near Bóveda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bóveda’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bóveda on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.