Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Ribeira

Ribeira is a town in Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 27,518 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit — 28 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 beaches & coast. The must-see places are SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza (5 km), Pazo de Oca (5 km) and O Pico Sacro (8 km).

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Ribeira at a glance

Location
Pontevedra district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 27,518
Coordinates
42.7461° N, 8.4439° W
Places within 50 km
64 (64 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 Ribeira

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Forts & heritage near Ribeira

97 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ribeira. The closest is Pazo de Oca (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ribeira

56 churches within 100 km of Ribeira. The closest is Igrexa de San Salvador de Camanzo (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ribeira

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ribeira. The closest is SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ribeira

21 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ribeira. The closest is Praia de Carregueiros (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ribeira

13 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ribeira. The closest is Illa de Cortegada (39 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ribeira

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ribeira. The closest is O Pico Sacro (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Ribeira

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ribeira
  2. 5 km Pazo de Oca · heritage site, Pontevedra
  3. 9 km SAC Brañas de Xestoso · nature spot, Pontevedra
  4. 12 km Fortaleza de Cira · heritage site, Pontevedra
  5. 10 km O Pico Sacro · viewpoint, A Coruña
  6. 9 km SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza · nature spot, Pontevedra
  7. 5 km Back to Ribeira

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ribeira by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2897Pazo de Oca (5 km)
    Churches1756Igrexa de San Salvador de Camanzo (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens734SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza (5 km)
    Beaches & coast121Praia de Carregueiros (48 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves113Illa de Cortegada (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints312O Pico Sacro (8 km)
    Parks211Parque da Alameda (21 km)
    Museums210Museo Pedagóxico de Galicia (21 km)
    Waterfalls37Fervenza de Férveda (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Lagoa de Castiñeiras (58 km)
    Other attractions01Tower of Hercules (89 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (92 km)

    Ribeira: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ribeira?

    SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza (nature spot, about 5 km), Pazo de Oca (heritage site, about 5 km), O Pico Sacro (viewpoint, about 8 km), Fortaleza de Cira (heritage site, about 10 km), SAC Brañas de Xestoso (nature spot, about 13 km), Igrexa de San Salvador de Camanzo (church, about 14 km).

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

    64 places on Spotwander: 28 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 beach, 1 river spot.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ribeira?

    Pazo de Oca, about 5 km by road; Fortaleza de Cira (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ribeira?

    Igrexa de San Salvador de Camanzo, about 14 km by road; Igrexa de San Pedro de Ansemil (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ribeira?

    SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza, about 5 km by road; SAC Brañas de Xestoso (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ribeira?

    Start in Ribeira, visit Pazo de Oca, then SAC Brañas de Xestoso, then Fortaleza de Cira, then O Pico Sacro, then SAC Sistema Fluvial Ulla-Deza, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ribeira?

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

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