A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Cerceda

Cerceda is a town in A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lago Das Encrobas (6 km), Torre de Celas (12 km) and Torre de Balbén (19 km).

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Cerceda, Galicia
Cerceda, A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Cerceda at a glance

Location
A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain
Coordinates
43.1833° N, 8.4833° W
Places within 50 km
119 (81 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 Cerceda

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Forts & heritage near Cerceda

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cerceda. The closest is O Monte Das Croas (10 km); the best-known is Torre de Celas (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cerceda

44 churches within 100 km of Cerceda. The closest is Igrexa de San Martiño de Cerceda (2 km); the best-known is Igrexa de Santa María de Cambre (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cerceda

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cerceda. The closest is Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Cerceda

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cerceda. The closest is Praia de Oza (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Cerceda

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Cerceda. The closest is Fervenza Rego da Uceira (11 km); the best-known is Fervenza de San Paio (21 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cerceda

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cerceda. The closest is Monte Xalo (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Cerceda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cerceda
  2. 6 km Lago Das Encrobas · lake, A Coruña
  3. 13 km Torre de Balbén · heritage site, A Coruña
  4. 8 km Igrexa de Santa María de Cambre · church, A Coruña
  5. 1 km Museo Arqueolóxico de Cambre · museum, A Coruña
  6. 9 km Torre de Celas · heritage site, A Coruña
  7. 12 km Back to Cerceda

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How to reach Cerceda

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    Within 15 km of Cerceda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cerceda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4678O Monte Das Croas (10 km)
    Churches2844Igrexa de San Martiño de Cerceda (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens824Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (23 km)
    Beaches & coast714Praia de Oza (25 km)
    Waterfalls511Fervenza Rego da Uceira (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Monte Xalo (10 km)
    Museums88Museo Etnográfico de Culleredo (12 km)
    Parks67Xardín Botánico Ría Do Burgo (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Illa de Santa Cruz (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Lago Das Encrobas (6 km)
    Other attractions11Tower of Hercules (29 km)
    Caves11Cova da Mina (14 km)
    Treks11English Way (14 km)

    Cerceda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cerceda?

    Lago Das Encrobas (lake, about 6 km), Torre de Celas (heritage site, about 12 km), Torre de Balbén (heritage site, about 19 km), Museo Arqueolóxico de Cambre (museum, about 21 km), Igrexa de Santa María de Cambre (church, about 21 km), Fervenza de San Paio (waterfall, about 21 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 28 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 beaches & coast, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cerceda?

    O Monte Das Croas, about 10 km by road; Torre de Celas (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cerceda?

    Igrexa de San Martiño de Cerceda, about 2 km by road; Mosteiro de San Pedro de Soandres (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Cerceda?

    Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve, about 23 km by road; SAC Encoro de Abegondo - Cecebre (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cerceda?

    Start in Cerceda, visit Lago Das Encrobas, then Torre de Balbén, then Igrexa de Santa María de Cambre, then Museo Arqueolóxico de Cambre, then Torre de Celas, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cerceda?

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

    Towns near Cerceda

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