Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Lalín

Lalín is a town in Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 21,254 people. Within 50 km by road there are 34 places to visit — 9 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín (1 km), Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (4 km) and Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (15 km).

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

Lalín at a glance

Location
Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 21,254
Coordinates
42.6609° N, 8.1128° W
Places within 50 km
34 (34 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 Lalín

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Forts & heritage near Lalín

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lalín. The closest is Mosteiro de San Lourenzo de Carboeiro (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lalín

54 churches within 100 km of Lalín. The closest is Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lalín

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lalín. The closest is Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Lalín

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Lalín. The closest is Illa de Cortegada (69 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Lalín

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lalín

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lalín. The closest is SAC Monte Faro (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Lalín

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lalín
  2. 1 km Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín · church, Pontevedra
  3. 4 km Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós · nature spot, Pontevedra
  4. 11 km Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón · church, Pontevedra
  5. 24 km Sac Serra Do Candán · nature spot, Pontevedra
  6. 26 km Mosteiro de San Lourenzo de Carboeiro · heritage site, Pontevedra
  7. 19 km Back to Lalín

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lalín by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage990Mosteiro de San Lourenzo de Carboeiro (19 km)
    Churches954Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens731Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves013Illa de Cortegada (69 km)
    Beaches & coast013Praia da Punta (72 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints311SAC Monte Faro (23 km)
    Parks110Insua Dos Poetas (28 km)
    Museums08Museo Pedagóxico de Galicia (52 km)
    Waterfalls47Fervenza Do Toxa (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Encoro de Belesar (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (64 km)

    Lalín: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lalín?

    Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín (church, about 1 km), Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (nature spot, about 4 km), Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (church, about 15 km), Sac Serra Do Candán (nature spot, about 19 km), Mosteiro de San Lourenzo de Carboeiro (heritage site, about 19 km), Igrexa de San Pedro de Ansemil (church, about 19 km).

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

    34 places on Spotwander: 9 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lalín?

    Mosteiro de San Lourenzo de Carboeiro, about 19 km by road; Fortaleza de Cira (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lalín?

    Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín, about 1 km by road; Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lalín?

    Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós, about 4 km by road; Sac Serra Do Candán (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lalín?

    Start in Lalín, visit Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín, then Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós, then Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón, then Sac Serra Do Candán, then Mosteiro de San Lourenzo de Carboeiro, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lalín?

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

    Towns near Lalín

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