A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Mesia

Mesia is a town in A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 3,189 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Castelo de Mesía (3 km), Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (13 km) and ZEC Río Tambre (15 km).

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Mesia, Galicia
Mesia, A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mesia at a glance

Location
A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 3,189
Coordinates
43.1000° N, 8.2667° W
Places within 50 km
100 (85 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 Mesia

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

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mesia. The closest is Castro de Mesía (3 km); the best-known is Castelo de Mesía (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mesia

40 churches within 100 km of Mesia. The closest is Capela de San Roque (3 km); the best-known is Igrexa de San Nicolao de Cis (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mesia

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mesia. The closest is Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Mesia

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mesia. The closest is Bastiagueiro Beach (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mesia

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mesia. The closest is Monte da Cova da Serpe (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Mesia

9 parks within 100 km of Mesia. The closest is Pasatempo Park (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Mesia

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 Mesia
  2. 3 km Castelo de Mesía · heritage site, A Coruña
  3. 17 km Castelo de Teodomiro · heritage site, A Coruña
  4. 11 km Igrexa de San Nicolao de Cis · church, A Coruña
  5. 5 km Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve · nature spot, A Coruña
  6. 27 km ZEC Río Tambre · nature spot, A Coruña
  7. 15 km Back to Mesia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mesia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4080Castro de Mesía (3 km)
    Churches2240Capela de San Roque (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens826Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (13 km)
    Beaches & coast612Bastiagueiro Beach (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints310Monte da Cova da Serpe (36 km)
    Parks69Pasatempo Park (25 km)
    Waterfalls49Pozo da Furoca (9 km)
    Museums67Museo Arqueolóxico de Cambre (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves25Illa de Santa Cruz (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Lago Das Encrobas (20 km)
    Other attractions11Tower of Hercules (42 km)
    Caves01A Cova Do Rei Cintolo (100 km)

    Mesia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mesia?

    Castelo de Mesía (heritage site, about 3 km), Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 13 km), ZEC Río Tambre (nature spot, about 15 km), Igrexa de San Nicolao de Cis (church, about 18 km), Castelo de Teodomiro (heritage site, about 20 km), Torre de Balbén (heritage site, about 20 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mesia?

    Castro de Mesía, about 3 km by road; Castro de Xanceda (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mesia?

    Capela de San Roque, about 3 km by road; Igrexa de Santiago de Bascoi (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Mesia?

    Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve, about 13 km by road; ZEC Río Tambre (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mesia?

    Start in Mesia, visit Castelo de Mesía, then Castelo de Teodomiro, then Igrexa de San Nicolao de Cis, then Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve, then ZEC Río Tambre, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mesia?

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

    Towns near Mesia

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