A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Moeche

Moeche is a town in A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 1,445 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 65 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castelo de Moeche (2 km), ZEC Xuvia-Castro (8 km) and Castelo de Naraío (9 km).

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

Moeche at a glance

Location
A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 1,445
Coordinates
43.5500° N, 8.0167° W
Places within 50 km
179 (75 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Moeche

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

72 churches within 100 km of Moeche. The closest is Igrexa de San Xoán de Moeche (1 km); the best-known is Mosteiro de San Xoán de Caaveiro (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Moeche

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moeche. The closest is O Castro (1 km); the best-known is Castelo de Moeche (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Moeche

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moeche. The closest is Praia de Pantín (16 km); the best-known is Lagoa da Frouxeira (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Moeche

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Moeche. The closest is ZEC Xuvia-Castro (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Moeche

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Moeche. The closest is Fervenzas Do Río de María Queira (9 km); the best-known is Fervenza Do Río Belelle (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Moeche

8 museums within 100 km of Moeche. The closest is Museo Mares de Cedeira (16 km); the best-known is Museo da Natureza - Sociedade Galega de Historia Natural (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Moeche

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moeche
  2. 2 km Castelo de Moeche · heritage site, A Coruña
  3. 10 km ZEC Xuvia-Castro · nature spot, A Coruña
  4. 1 km Castelo de Naraío · heritage site, A Coruña
  5. 7 km Fervenza Do Río Belelle · waterfall, A Coruña
  6. 17 km SAC Costa Ártabra · nature spot, A Coruña
  7. 11 km Back to Moeche

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How to reach Moeche

    All places near Moeche by distance

    Within 15 km of Moeche

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moeche by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6572Igrexa de San Xoán de Moeche (1 km)
    Forts & heritage5271O Castro (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1719Praia de Pantín (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1118ZEC Xuvia-Castro (8 km)
    Waterfalls68Fervenzas Do Río de María Queira (9 km)
    Museums88Museo Mares de Cedeira (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves66A Percebelleira (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Encoro Das Forcadas (9 km)
    Parks56Pasatempo Park (43 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45O Casal (10 km)
    Other attractions11Tower of Hercules (45 km)
    Caves01A Cova Do Rei Cintolo (69 km)

    Moeche: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moeche?

    Castelo de Moeche (heritage site, about 2 km), ZEC Xuvia-Castro (nature spot, about 8 km), Castelo de Naraío (heritage site, about 9 km), SAC Costa Ártabra (nature spot, about 11 km), Fervenza Do Río Belelle (waterfall, about 14 km), Lagoa da Frouxeira (beach, about 16 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 65 churches, 52 forts & heritage, 17 beaches & coast, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Moeche?

    Igrexa de San Xoán de Moeche, about 1 km by road; Capela de San Ramón (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moeche?

    O Castro, about 1 km by road; Castro de Casabranca (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Moeche?

    Praia de Pantín, about 16 km by road; Praia da Area Longa (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moeche?

    Start in Moeche, visit Castelo de Moeche, then ZEC Xuvia-Castro, then Castelo de Naraío, then Fervenza Do Río Belelle, then SAC Costa Ártabra, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moeche?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Moeche

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