Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Padrón

Padrón is a town in Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 9,039 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 38 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are A Torre Do Monte (1 km), Torres de Hermida (1 km) and Igrexa Vella de Santa Comba de Louro (7 km).

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Padrón at a glance

Location
Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 9,039
Coordinates
42.7388° N, 8.6606° W
Places within 50 km
91 (91 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 Padrón

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Forts & heritage near Padrón

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Padrón. The closest is A Torre Do Monte (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Padrón

51 churches within 100 km of Padrón. The closest is Igrexa de Santa María de Bemil (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Padrón

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Padrón. The closest is SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Padrón

20 beaches & coast within 100 km of Padrón. The closest is Praia de Carregueiros (28 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Padrón

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Padrón. The closest is Illa de Cortegada (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Padrón

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Padrón. The closest is Monte Xiabre (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Padrón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Padrón
  2. 1 km A Torre Do Monte · heritage site, A Coruña
  3. 2 km Torres de Hermida · heritage site, A Coruña
  4. 10 km Oeste Towers · heritage site, Pontevedra
  5. 7 km Monte Xiabre · viewpoint, Pontevedra
  6. 8 km Igrexa Vella de Santa Comba de Louro · heritage site, Pontevedra
  7. 7 km Back to Padrón

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From travellers near Padrón

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How to reach Padrón

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Padrón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3890A Torre Do Monte (1 km)
    Churches1751Igrexa de Santa María de Bemil (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1331SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza (17 km)
    Beaches & coast320Praia de Carregueiros (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves713Illa de Cortegada (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints512Monte Xiabre (15 km)
    Parks210Parque da Alameda (22 km)
    Museums210Museo Do Pobo Galego (24 km)
    Waterfalls46Fervenza de Férveda (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lagoa de Castiñeiras (52 km)
    Other attractions01Tower of Hercules (94 km)

    Padrón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Padrón?

    A Torre Do Monte (heritage site, about 1 km), Torres de Hermida (heritage site, about 1 km), Igrexa Vella de Santa Comba de Louro (heritage site, about 7 km), Oeste Towers (heritage site, about 11 km), Monte Xiabre (viewpoint, about 15 km), Igrexa de Santa María de Bemil (church, about 17 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Padrón?

    A Torre Do Monte, about 1 km by road; Torres de Hermida (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Padrón?

    Igrexa de Santa María de Bemil, about 17 km by road; Igrexa de San Salvador de Taragoña (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Padrón?

    SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza, about 17 km by road; Zec Esteiro Do Tambre (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Padrón?

    Start in Padrón, visit A Torre Do Monte, then Torres de Hermida, then Oeste Towers, then Monte Xiabre, then Igrexa Vella de Santa Comba de Louro, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Padrón?

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

    Towns near Padrón

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