Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Padrenda

Padrenda is a town in Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 2,433 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Torre de Fornelos (9 km), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada (11 km) and Igreja de Paderne (14 km).

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Padrenda, Galicia
Padrenda, Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Padrenda at a glance

Location
Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 2,433
Coordinates
42.1333° N, 8.1500° W
Places within 50 km
49 (49 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 Padrenda

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Forts & heritage near Padrenda

86 forts & heritage within 100 km of Padrenda. The closest is Torre de Fornelos (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Padrenda

64 churches within 100 km of Padrenda. The closest is Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Padrenda

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Padrenda. The closest is Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Padrenda

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Padrenda. The closest is Praia da Punta (54 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Padrenda

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Padrenda. The closest is Aloia Mountain (55 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Padrenda

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Padrenda. The closest is Illa de Toralla (68 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Padrenda

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 Padrenda
  2. 9 km Torre de Fornelos · heritage site, Pontevedra
  3. 4 km Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada · church, Viana do Castelo
  4. 5 km Igreja de Paderne · church, Viana do Castelo
  5. 15 km Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro · church, Viana do Castelo
  6. 1 km Cascata de Castro Laboreiro · waterfall, Viana do Castelo
  7. 14 km Back to Padrenda

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Padrenda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2286Torre de Fornelos (9 km)
    Churches1864Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens328Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (32 km)
    Beaches & coast013Praia da Punta (54 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints010Aloia Mountain (55 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves010Illa de Toralla (68 km)
    Museums17Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (41 km)
    Waterfalls26Cascata de Castro Laboreiro (14 km)
    Parks25Ecoespazo Do Rexo (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Encoro de Zamáns (56 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (32 km)
    Other attractions01Castelo de Guimarães (96 km)

    Padrenda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Padrenda?

    Torre de Fornelos (heritage site, about 9 km), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada (church, about 11 km), Igreja de Paderne (church, about 14 km), Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro (church, about 14 km), Cascata de Castro Laboreiro (waterfall, about 14 km), Castle of Castro Laboreiro (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 museum, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Padrenda?

    Torre de Fornelos, about 9 km by road; Castle of Castro Laboreiro (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Padrenda?

    Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada, about 11 km by road; Igreja de Paderne (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Padrenda?

    Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve, about 32 km by road; ZEC Veiga de Ponteliñares (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Padrenda?

    Start in Padrenda, visit Torre de Fornelos, then Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada, then Igreja de Paderne, then Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro, then Cascata de Castro Laboreiro, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Padrenda?

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

    Towns near Padrenda

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