Ourense district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Coles

Coles is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 3,292 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castelo da Peroxa (7 km), Ponte Maior (8 km) and Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (10 km).

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

Coles at a glance

Location
Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 3,292
Coordinates
42.4000° N, 7.8333° W
Places within 50 km
46 (43 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 Coles

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coles: 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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Forts & heritage near Coles

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coles. The closest is Castelo da Peroxa (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Coles

55 churches within 100 km of Coles. The closest is Igrexa de San Xoán de Coles (1 km); the best-known is Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coles

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coles. The closest is SAC Pena Veidosa (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coles

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coles. The closest is SAC Monte Faro (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Coles

7 museums within 100 km of Coles. The closest is Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Coles

7 parks within 100 km of Coles. The closest is Ecoespazo Do Rexo (29 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Coles

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coles
  2. 7 km Castelo da Peroxa · heritage site, Ourense
  3. 12 km Castelo de Vilamarín · heritage site, Ourense
  4. 17 km Castelo Ramiro · heritage site, Ourense
  5. 2 km Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense · museum, Ourense
  6. 1 km Ponte Maior · heritage site, Ourense
  7. 8 km Back to Coles

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How to reach Coles

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coles by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1773Castelo da Peroxa (7 km)
    Churches1555Igrexa de San Xoán de Coles (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens821SAC Pena Veidosa (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111SAC Monte Faro (33 km)
    Museums17Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (10 km)
    Parks27Ecoespazo Do Rexo (29 km)
    Waterfalls16Cascada de Auga Caida (20 km)
    Beaches & coast05Praia da Punta (82 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Encoro de Belesar (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Encoro de Sequeiros (62 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (23 km)

    Coles: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coles?

    Castelo da Peroxa (heritage site, about 7 km), Ponte Maior (heritage site, about 8 km), Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (museum, about 10 km), Castelo de Vilamarín (heritage site, about 10 km), Castelo Ramiro (heritage site, about 11 km), Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (church, about 15 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coles?

    Castelo da Peroxa, about 7 km by road; Ponte Maior (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coles?

    Igrexa de San Xoán de Coles, about 1 km by road; Igrexa de San Miguel de Melias (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Coles?

    SAC Pena Veidosa, about 21 km by road; Zec Canón Do Sil (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coles?

    Start in Coles, visit Castelo da Peroxa, then Castelo de Vilamarín, then Castelo Ramiro, then Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense, then Ponte Maior, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coles?

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

    Towns near Coles

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