Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Dozón

Dozón is a town in Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 2,041 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 14 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (1 km), Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (11 km) and SAC Pena Veidosa (11 km).

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Dozón, Galicia
Dozón, Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dozón at a glance

Location
Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 2,041
Coordinates
42.5833° N, 8.0167° W
Places within 50 km
39 (39 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 Dozón

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

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dozón. The closest is Castelo de Vilamarín (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dozón

54 churches within 100 km of Dozón. The closest is Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dozón

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dozón. The closest is Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dozón

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dozón. The closest is SAC Monte Faro (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Dozón

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Dozón. The closest is Praia da Punta (73 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Dozón

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Dozón. The closest is Illa de Tambo (75 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Dozón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dozón
  2. 1 km Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón · church, Pontevedra
  3. 11 km SAC Pena Veidosa · nature spot, Ourense
  4. 15 km SAC Monte Faro · viewpoint, Pontevedra
  5. 23 km Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín · church, Pontevedra
  6. 4 km Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós · nature spot, Pontevedra
  7. 11 km Back to Dozón

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dozón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1481Castelo de Vilamarín (22 km)
    Churches1054Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens733Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111SAC Monte Faro (14 km)
    Beaches & coast011Praia da Punta (73 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves09Illa de Tambo (75 km)
    Parks18Insua Dos Poetas (19 km)
    Museums16Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (38 km)
    Waterfalls45Cascada de Auga Caida (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Encoro de Belesar (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (51 km)

    Dozón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dozón?

    Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (church, about 1 km), Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (nature spot, about 11 km), SAC Pena Veidosa (nature spot, about 11 km), SAC Monte Faro (viewpoint, about 14 km), Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín (church, about 14 km), Insua Dos Poetas (park, about 19 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 14 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dozón?

    Castelo de Vilamarín, about 22 km by road; O Castro Candaz (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dozón?

    Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón, about 1 km by road; Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Dozón?

    Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós, about 11 km by road; SAC Pena Veidosa (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dozón?

    Start in Dozón, visit Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón, then SAC Pena Veidosa, then SAC Monte Faro, then Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín, then Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dozón?

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

    Towns near Dozón

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