Ourense district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Celanova

Celanova is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 6,089 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 21 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova (1 km), Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes (2 km) and Castro de Castromao (3 km).

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Celanova, Galicia
Celanova, Ourense district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Celanova at a glance

Location
Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 6,089
Coordinates
42.1530° N, 7.9551° W
Places within 50 km
46 (46 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 Celanova

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Forts & heritage near Celanova

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Celanova. The closest is Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Celanova

58 churches within 100 km of Celanova. The closest is Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Celanova

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Celanova. The closest is Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Celanova

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Celanova. The closest is Praia da Punta (72 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Celanova

7 museums within 100 km of Celanova. The closest is Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Celanova

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Celanova. The closest is Cascata de Castro Laboreiro (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Celanova

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Celanova
  2. 3 km Castro de Castromao · heritage site, Ourense
  3. 2 km Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes · heritage site, Ourense
  4. 13 km Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita · mosque or dargah, Ourense
  5. 13 km Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve · nature spot, Ourense
  6. 12 km Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova · church, Ourense
  7. 1 km Back to Celanova

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Celanova by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2166Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes (2 km)
    Churches1658Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens324Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (12 km)
    Beaches & coast09Praia da Punta (72 km)
    Museums17Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (27 km)
    Waterfalls26Cascata de Castro Laboreiro (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06SAC Monte Faro (67 km)
    Parks25Ecoespazo Do Rexo (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Encoro de Zamáns (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Encoro de Sequeiros (84 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (15 km)

    Celanova: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Celanova?

    Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova (church, about 1 km), Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes (heritage site, about 2 km), Castro de Castromao (heritage site, about 3 km), Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (mosque or dargah, about 15 km), Monumento Natural A Carballa da Rocha (nature spot, about 17 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 21 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Celanova?

    Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes, about 2 km by road; Castro de Castromao (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Celanova?

    Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova, about 1 km by road; Igrexa de Santa Comba de Bande (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Celanova?

    Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve, about 12 km by road; Monumento Natural A Carballa da Rocha (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Celanova?

    Start in Celanova, visit Castro de Castromao, then Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes, then Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita, then Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve, then Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Celanova?

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

    Towns near Celanova

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