Lugo district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Taboada

Taboada is a town in Lugo district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 3,818 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 11 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are O Castro Candaz (10 km), SAC Monte Faro (12 km) and Torre da Candaira (16 km).

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

Taboada at a glance

Location
Lugo district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 3,818
Coordinates
42.6990° N, 7.8230° W
Places within 50 km
33 (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 Taboada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Taboada: 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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Forts & heritage near Taboada

70 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taboada. The closest is O Castro Candaz (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Taboada

41 churches within 100 km of Taboada. The closest is Igrexa de San Nicolao de Portomarín (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taboada

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taboada. The closest is SAC Pena Veidosa (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Taboada

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taboada. The closest is SAC Monte Faro (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Taboada

6 parks within 100 km of Taboada. The closest is Insua Dos Poetas (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taboada

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taboada. The closest is Encoro de Belesar (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Taboada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taboada
  2. 12 km SAC Monte Faro · viewpoint, Pontevedra
  3. 16 km O Castro Candaz · heritage site, Lugo
  4. 6 km Torre da Candaira · heritage site, Lugo
  5. 17 km Encoro de Belesar · lake, Lugo
  6. 34 km Castelo de Pambre · heritage site, Lugo
  7. 26 km Back to Taboada

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From travellers near Taboada

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How to reach Taboada

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taboada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1170O Castro Candaz (10 km)
    Churches1041Igrexa de San Nicolao de Portomarín (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens529SAC Pena Veidosa (26 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints16SAC Monte Faro (12 km)
    Parks26Insua Dos Poetas (44 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Encoro de Belesar (19 km)
    Waterfalls35Cascada de Auga Caida (28 km)
    Museums05Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (51 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Encoro de Sequeiros (71 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (64 km)
    Beaches & coast01Praia da Punta (98 km)

    Taboada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taboada?

    O Castro Candaz (heritage site, about 10 km), SAC Monte Faro (viewpoint, about 12 km), Torre da Candaira (heritage site, about 16 km), Encoro de Belesar (lake, about 19 km), Castelo de Pambre (heritage site, about 26 km), SAC Pena Veidosa (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

    33 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 10 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taboada?

    O Castro Candaz, about 10 km by road; Torre da Candaira (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Taboada?

    Igrexa de San Nicolao de Portomarín, about 26 km by road; Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Taboada?

    SAC Pena Veidosa, about 26 km by road; Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taboada?

    Start in Taboada, visit SAC Monte Faro, then O Castro Candaz, then Torre da Candaira, then Encoro de Belesar, then Castelo de Pambre, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taboada?

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

    Towns near Taboada

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