Places to visit near

Galende

Galende is a town in Zamora district, Castile and León, Spain of about 1,336 people. Within 50 km by road there are 156 places to visit: 55 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 33 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lago de Sanabria, Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente and Fuerte de San Carlos.

42.1044° N, 6.6625° WPop. 1,336

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km156
Must-see82
Notable136
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Galende

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

103 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Galende
  2. Serra de Montesinhoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Castillo de Los Condes de Benaventeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lago de Truchillaslake · 45 min
  5. Laguna de Los Peceslake · 45 min
  6. Lago de Sanabrialake · 45 min
  7. Back in Galende
Today’s loopGalendeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Galende?

Lago de Sanabria (lake, about 6 km), Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente (heritage site, about 7 km), Fuerte de San Carlos (heritage site, about 8 km), Laguna de Los Peces (lake, about 12 km), Lago de Truchillas (lake, about 21 km), Serra de Montesinho (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

156 places on Spotwander: 55 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Galende?

Santuario de Nuestra Señora de La Alcobilla, about 7 km by road; Monasterio de San Martín de Castañeda (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Galende?

Peña Letrera, about 5 km by road; Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Galende?

Start in Galende, visit Serra de Montesinho, then Castillo de Los Condes de Benavente, then Lago de Truchillas, then Laguna de Los Peces, then Lago de Sanabria, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.