Ourense district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Maceda

Maceda is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 3,232 people. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 27 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Castelo de Maceda (1 km), Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo (7 km) and Capela de Santa Eufemia (9 km).

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

Maceda at a glance

Location
Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 3,232
Coordinates
42.2697° N, 7.6505° W
Places within 50 km
62 (38 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 Maceda

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maceda: 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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Churches near Maceda

57 churches within 100 km of Maceda. The closest is Capela da Virxe Das Neves de Maceda (1 km); the best-known is Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maceda

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maceda. The closest is Castelo de Maceda (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maceda

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maceda. The closest is ZEC Bidueiral de Montederramo (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Maceda

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Maceda. The closest is Cascada de Auga Caida (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maceda

5 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maceda. The closest is Cabeza de Manzaneda (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maceda

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maceda. The closest is Encoro de Belesar (67 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Maceda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maceda
  2. 1 km Castelo de Maceda · heritage site, Ourense
  3. 8 km Capela de Santa Eufemia · church, Ourense
  4. 6 km Ecoespazo Do Rexo · park, Ourense
  5. 20 km Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas · church, Ourense
  6. 9 km Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo · church, Ourense
  7. 7 km Back to Maceda

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How to reach Maceda

    All places near Maceda by distance

    Within 15 km of Maceda

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maceda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2757Capela da Virxe Das Neves de Maceda (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1850Castelo de Maceda (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens917ZEC Bidueiral de Montederramo (19 km)
    Waterfalls16Cascada de Auga Caida (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15Cabeza de Manzaneda (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Encoro de Belesar (67 km)
    Parks23Parque da Ansuíña (4 km)
    Museums12Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (24 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (23 km)
    Other attractions11Manancial da Burga (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Encoro de Sequeiros (49 km)
    Beaches & coast01Praia da Punta (100 km)

    Maceda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maceda?

    Castelo de Maceda (heritage site, about 1 km), Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo (church, about 7 km), Capela de Santa Eufemia (church, about 9 km), Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (church, about 12 km), Ecoespazo Do Rexo (park, about 15 km), ZEC Bidueiral de Montederramo (nature spot, about 19 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 27 churches, 18 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 waterfall, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest church to Maceda?

    Capela da Virxe Das Neves de Maceda, about 1 km by road; Igrexa de San Pedro de Maceda (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maceda?

    Castelo de Maceda, about 1 km by road; Pazo de Chaioso (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Maceda?

    ZEC Bidueiral de Montederramo, about 19 km by road; Zec Canón Do Sil (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maceda?

    Start in Maceda, visit Castelo de Maceda, then Capela de Santa Eufemia, then Ecoespazo Do Rexo, then Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas, then Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maceda?

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

    Towns near Maceda

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