Lugo district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Pantón

Pantón is a town in Lugo district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 3,166 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castelo de Maside (3 km), Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas (6 km) and Castelo de Monforte de Lemos (9 km).

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Pantón, Galicia
Pantón, Lugo district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Pantón at a glance

Location
Lugo district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 3,166
Coordinates
42.5167° N, 7.6000° W
Places within 50 km
53 (33 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 Pantón

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Forts & heritage near Pantón

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pantón. The closest is Torre Do Mouro (2 km); the best-known is Castelo de Maside (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Pantón

46 churches within 100 km of Pantón. The closest is Santuario da Nosa Señora Dos Ollos Grandes Das Augas Santas (1 km); the best-known is Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Pantón

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Pantón. The closest is Zec Canón Do Sil (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pantón

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pantón. The closest is SAC Monte Faro (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Pantón

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Pantón. The closest is Cascada de Auga Caida (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Pantón

3 parks within 100 km of Pantón. The closest is Ecoespazo Do Rexo (47 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Pantón

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pantón
  2. 12 km Cascada de Auga Caida · waterfall, Lugo
  3. 8 km Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas · church, Lugo
  4. 3 km Castelo de Maside · heritage site, Lugo
  5. 11 km Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino · church, Lugo
  6. 1 km Castelo de Monforte de Lemos · heritage site, Lugo
  7. 9 km Back to Pantón

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    Within 15 km of Pantón

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pantón by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1752Torre Do Mouro (2 km)
    Churches2346Santuario da Nosa Señora Dos Ollos Grandes Das Augas Santas (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens422Zec Canón Do Sil (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26SAC Monte Faro (34 km)
    Waterfalls15Cascada de Auga Caida (12 km)
    Parks13Ecoespazo Do Rexo (47 km)
    Museums22Pazo de Tor (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Encoro de Belesar (33 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Encoro de Sequeiros (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (48 km)

    Pantón: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pantón?

    Castelo de Maside (heritage site, about 3 km), Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas (church, about 6 km), Castelo de Monforte de Lemos (heritage site, about 9 km), Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino (church, about 9 km), Cascada de Auga Caida (waterfall, about 12 km), Zec Canón Do Sil (nature spot, about 12 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 waterfall.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pantón?

    Torre Do Mouro, about 2 km by road; Castelo de Maside (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pantón?

    Santuario da Nosa Señora Dos Ollos Grandes Das Augas Santas, about 1 km by road; Igrexa de San Xoán de Toldaos (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Pantón?

    Zec Canón Do Sil, about 12 km by road; SAC Pena Veidosa (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pantón?

    Start in Pantón, visit Cascada de Auga Caida, then Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas, then Castelo de Maside, then Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino, then Castelo de Monforte de Lemos, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pantón?

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

    Towns near Pantón

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