Ourense district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Riós

Riós is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 2,074 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit — 91 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castelo de Monterrei (18 km), O Invernadeiro Natural Park (22 km) and Igreja de São João Baptista (24 km).

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Riós, Galicia
Riós, Ourense district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Riós at a glance

Location
Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 2,074
Coordinates
41.9746° N, 7.2823° W
Places within 50 km
120 (22 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 Riós

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

109 churches within 100 km of Riós. The closest is Igrexa de Santa María Do Riós (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Riós

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Riós. The closest is Balneario de Caldeliñas (15 km); the best-known is Castelo de Monterrei (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Riós

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Riós. The closest is A Fraga Do Curral (13 km); the best-known is O Invernadeiro Natural Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Riós

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Riós. The closest is Igrejinha (17 km); the best-known is Penedo Dos Três Reinos (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Riós

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Riós. The closest is Encoro Das Portas (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Riós

3 waterfalls within 100 km of Riós. The closest is Fervenza da Cidadela (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Riós

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Riós
  2. 1 km Igrexa de Santa María Do Riós · church, Ourense
  3. 3 km Capela da Virxe Do Portal de Florderrei Novo · church, Ourense
  4. 23 km Igreja de São João Baptista · church, Vila Real
  5. 28 km Castelo de Monterrei · heritage site, Ourense
  6. 29 km O Invernadeiro Natural Park · nature spot, Ourense
  7. 22 km Back to Riós

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How to reach Riós

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    Within 15 km of Riós

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Riós by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches91109Igrexa de Santa María Do Riós (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1043Balneario de Caldeliñas (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens713A Fraga Do Curral (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Igrejinha (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Encoro Das Portas (16 km)
    Waterfalls13Fervenza da Cidadela (15 km)
    Museums13Museu de Arte Sacra da Região Flaviense (38 km)
    Other attractions22Fonte Do Sapo (14 km)
    Parks01Ecoespazo Do Rexo (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Encoro de Sequeiros (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (71 km)

    Riós: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Riós?

    Castelo de Monterrei (heritage site, about 18 km), Igrexa de Santa María Do Riós (church, about 1 km), O Invernadeiro Natural Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Capela da Virxe Do Portal de Florderrei Novo (church, about 3 km), Igreja de São João Baptista (church, about 24 km), Igrexa de San Vicente Do Navallo (church, about 4 km).

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

    120 places on Spotwander: 91 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Riós?

    Igrexa de Santa María Do Riós, about 1 km by road; Capela da Virxe Do Portal de Florderrei Novo (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Riós?

    Balneario de Caldeliñas, about 15 km by road; Castelo de Monterrei (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Riós?

    A Fraga Do Curral, about 13 km by road; Trambolosríos (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Riós?

    Start in Riós, visit Igrexa de Santa María Do Riós, then Capela da Virxe Do Portal de Florderrei Novo, then Igreja de São João Baptista, then Castelo de Monterrei, then O Invernadeiro Natural Park, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Riós?

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

    Towns near Riós

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