Ourense district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Luintra

Luintra is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 1,283 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castelo da Peroxa (7 km), Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (10 km) and Zec Canón Do Sil (10 km).

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Luintra at a glance

Location
Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 1,283
Coordinates
42.4096° N, 7.7268° W
Places within 50 km
49 (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 Luintra

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Forts & heritage near Luintra

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

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Churches near Luintra

49 churches within 100 km of Luintra. The closest is Igrexa de Santa Baia de Luíntra (1 km); the best-known is Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luintra

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luintra. The closest is Zec Canón Do Sil (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Luintra

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luintra. The closest is SAC Monte Faro (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Luintra

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Luintra. The closest is Cascada de Auga Caida (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Luintra

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

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A one-day trip from Luintra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luintra
  2. 7 km Castelo da Peroxa · heritage site, Ourense
  3. 14 km Cascada de Auga Caida · waterfall, Lugo
  4. 8 km Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas · church, Lugo
  5. 8 km Zec Canón Do Sil · nature spot, Lugo
  6. 15 km Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas · church, Ourense
  7. 10 km Back to Luintra

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From travellers near Luintra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luintra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1756Castelo da Peroxa (7 km)
    Churches1749Igrexa de Santa Baia de Luíntra (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens722Zec Canón Do Sil (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints27SAC Monte Faro (36 km)
    Waterfalls16Cascada de Auga Caida (15 km)
    Parks24Ecoespazo Do Rexo (29 km)
    Museums12Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Encoro de Belesar (48 km)
    Beaches & coast02Praia da Punta (93 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Encoro de Sequeiros (51 km)

    Luintra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luintra?

    Castelo da Peroxa (heritage site, about 7 km), Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (church, about 10 km), Zec Canón Do Sil (nature spot, about 10 km), Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas (church, about 14 km), Cascada de Auga Caida (waterfall, about 15 km), Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo (church, about 16 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest fort to Luintra?

    Castelo da Peroxa, about 7 km by road; Ponte Maior (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Luintra?

    Igrexa de Santa Baia de Luíntra, about 1 km by road; Capela de Santa Baia de Luíntra (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Luintra?

    Zec Canón Do Sil, about 10 km by road; SAC Pena Veidosa (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luintra?

    Start in Luintra, visit Castelo da Peroxa, then Cascada de Auga Caida, then Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas, then Zec Canón Do Sil, then Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luintra?

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

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