Lugo district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Samos

Samos is a town in Lugo district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 1,860 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit — 62 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 caves. The must-see places are Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital (11 km), Torre Do Batallón (11 km) and Fortaleza de Torés (19 km).

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Samos at a glance

Location
Lugo district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 1,860
Coordinates
42.7310° N, 7.3258° W
Places within 50 km
95 (26 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Samos

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Churches near Samos

81 churches within 100 km of Samos. The closest is Mosteiro de San Xiao de Samos (1 km); the best-known is Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Samos

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samos. The closest is A Casa Forte de Lusío (5 km); the best-known is Torre Do Batallón (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Samos

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Samos. The closest is ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Samos

7 caves within 100 km of Samos. The closest is Fonte da Cova (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samos

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samos. The closest is Encoro de Vilasouto (13 km); the best-known is Encoro de Belesar (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Samos

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Samos. The closest is Fervenza de Santalla (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Samos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samos
  2. 11 km Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital · church, Lugo
  3. 19 km Torre Do Batallón · heritage site, Lugo
  4. 26 km Fortaleza de Torés · heritage site, Lugo
  5. 18 km Capela Do Ciprés · church, Lugo
  6. 1 km Mosteiro de San Xiao de Samos · church, Lugo
  7. 0 km Back to Samos

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    Within 15 km of Samos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches6281Mosteiro de San Xiao de Samos (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1540A Casa Forte de Lusío (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens220ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira (23 km)
    Caves67Fonte da Cova (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Encoro de Vilasouto (13 km)
    Waterfalls35Fervenza de Santalla (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints04SAC Monte Faro (60 km)
    Other attractions33Castro de Formigueiros (4 km)
    Parks13Parque de Rosalía de Castro (45 km)
    Museums02Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (78 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Encoro de Sequeiros (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (88 km)

    Samos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samos?

    Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital (church, about 11 km), Torre Do Batallón (heritage site, about 11 km), Fortaleza de Torés (heritage site, about 19 km), Mosteiro de San Xiao de Samos (church, about 1 km), Capela Do Ciprés (church, about 1 km), Igrexa de San Martiño Do Real (church, about 1 km).

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

    95 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 15 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 caves, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Samos?

    Mosteiro de San Xiao de Samos, about 1 km by road; Capela Do Ciprés (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samos?

    A Casa Forte de Lusío, about 5 km by road; Torre Do Batallón (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Samos?

    ZEC Cruzul-Agüeira, about 23 km by road; Os Ancares Lucenses y Montes de Cervantes, Navia y Becerrea Biosphere Reserve (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samos?

    Start in Samos, visit Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital, then Torre Do Batallón, then Fortaleza de Torés, then Capela Do Ciprés, then Mosteiro de San Xiao de Samos, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samos?

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

    Towns near Samos

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