Ourense district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Melón

Melón is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 1,569 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Capela de San Xes de Francelos (6 km), Castelo de Ribadavia (8 km) and Torre de Sande (13 km).

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

Melón at a glance

Location
Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 1,569
Coordinates
42.2602° N, 8.2140° W
Places within 50 km
58 (58 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 Melón

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

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Melón. The closest is Castelo de Ribadavia (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Melón

60 churches within 100 km of Melón. The closest is Capela de San Xes de Francelos (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Melón

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Melón. The closest is Zec Serra Do Cando (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Melón

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Melón. The closest is Praia da Punta (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Melón

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Melón. The closest is Monte da Madroa (47 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Melón

11 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Melón. The closest is Illa de Tambo (55 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Melón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 78 km on the road.

  1. Start in Melón
  2. 16 km Torre de Fornelos · heritage site, Pontevedra
  3. 20 km Torre de Sande · heritage site, Ourense
  4. 8 km Capela de San Xes de Francelos · church, Ourense
  5. 2 km Castelo de Ribadavia · heritage site, Ourense
  6. 14 km Igrexa de San Tomé de Serantes · church, Ourense
  7. 18 km Back to Melón

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From travellers near Melón

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How to reach Melón

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Melón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2290Castelo de Ribadavia (8 km)
    Churches1860Capela de San Xes de Francelos (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens830Zec Serra Do Cando (39 km)
    Beaches & coast213Praia da Punta (42 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111Monte da Madroa (47 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves011Illa de Tambo (55 km)
    Waterfalls17Cascata de Castro Laboreiro (33 km)
    Museums17Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (38 km)
    Parks36Insua Dos Poetas (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Lagoa de Castiñeiras (49 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (36 km)

    Melón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Melón?

    Capela de San Xes de Francelos (church, about 6 km), Castelo de Ribadavia (heritage site, about 8 km), Torre de Sande (heritage site, about 13 km), Torre de Fornelos (heritage site, about 16 km), Igrexa de San Tomé de Serantes (church, about 18 km), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada (church, about 20 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 beaches & coast, 1 viewpoint.

    Which is the nearest fort to Melón?

    Castelo de Ribadavia, about 8 km by road; Torre de Sande (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Melón?

    Capela de San Xes de Francelos, about 6 km by road; Igrexa de San Tomé de Serantes (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Melón?

    Zec Serra Do Cando, about 39 km by road; Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Melón?

    Start in Melón, visit Torre de Fornelos, then Torre de Sande, then Capela de San Xes de Francelos, then Castelo de Ribadavia, then Igrexa de San Tomé de Serantes, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Melón?

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

    Towns near Melón

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