Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Places to visit near Taboadela
Taboadela is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 1,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit — 19 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (4 km), Ecoespazo Do Rexo (9 km) and Capela de Santa Eufemia (13 km).
Taboadela at a glance
- Location
- Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
- Population
- about 1,680
- Coordinates
- 42.2423° N, 7.8272° W
- Places within 50 km
- 43 (43 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 Taboadela
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Taboadela: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Igrexa de San Pedro da MezquitaMosques · OurenseMust-see
- Ecoespazo Do RexoParks · OurenseMust-see
- Capela de Santa EufemiaChurches · OurenseMust-see
- Castelo RamiroForts · OurenseMust-see
- Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de OurenseMuseums · OurenseMust-see
- Área de Allariz Biosphere ReserveWildlife · OurenseMust-see
- Ponte MaiorForts · OurenseMust-see
- Torre de Vilanova Dos InfantesForts · OurenseMust-see
- Castelo de MacedaForts · OurenseMust-see
- Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de RocasChurches · OurenseMust-see
- A Torre Do CastroForts · OurenseMust-see
- Igrexa de San Breixo de CelanovaChurches · OurenseMust-see
More places near Taboadela
- Castro de Castromao · fort · Ourense · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo · church · Ourense · ~23 km · Must-see
- Monumento Natural A Carballa da Rocha · sanctuary · Ourense · ~24 km · Must-see
- Castro de San Cibrao de Las · fort · Ourense · ~27 km · Must-see
- Castelo da Pena · fort · Ourense · ~27 km · Must-see
- Castelo da Peroxa · fort · Ourense · ~27 km · Must-see
- Torre de Sande · fort · Ourense · ~27 km · Must-see
- ZEC Veiga de Ponteliñares · sanctuary · Ourense · ~28 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Vilamarín · fort · Ourense · ~30 km · Must-see
- Torre da Forxa · fort · Ourense · ~32 km · Must-see
- Zec Canón Do Sil · sanctuary · Lugo · ~33 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Ribadavia · fort · Ourense · ~33 km · Must-see
Things to see near Taboadela, by type
Forts & heritage near Taboadela
58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taboadela. The closest is Castelo Ramiro (13 km). Best time: october to february.
- Castelo Ramiro · fort · Ourense · ~13 km · Must-see
- Ponte Maior · fort · Ourense · ~15 km · Must-see
- Torre de Vilanova Dos Infantes · fort · Ourense · ~17 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Maceda · fort · Ourense · ~18 km · Must-see
- A Torre Do Castro · fort · Ourense · ~19 km · Must-see
- Castro de Castromao · fort · Ourense · ~19 km · Must-see
Churches near Taboadela
48 churches within 100 km of Taboadela. The closest is Capela de Santa Eufemia (13 km). Best time: year-round.
- Capela de Santa Eufemia · church · Ourense · ~13 km · Must-see
- Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas · church · Ourense · ~18 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de San Breixo de Celanova · church · Ourense · ~19 km · Must-see
- Ex-Mosteiro Cistercense de Santa María de Xunqueira de Espadanedo · church · Ourense · ~23 km · Must-see
- Capela de San Xes de Francelos · church · Ourense · ~34 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas · church · Lugo · ~39 km · Must-see
Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taboadela
19 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taboadela. The closest is Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.
- Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve · sanctuary · Ourense · ~14 km · Must-see
- Monumento Natural A Carballa da Rocha · sanctuary · Ourense · ~24 km · Must-see
- ZEC Veiga de Ponteliñares · sanctuary · Ourense · ~28 km · Must-see
- Zec Canón Do Sil · sanctuary · Lugo · ~33 km · Must-see
- ZEC Bidueiral de Montederramo · sanctuary · Ourense · ~37 km · Must-see
- SAC Pena Veidosa · sanctuary · Ourense · ~42 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Taboadela
8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taboadela. The closest is Cabeza de Manzaneda (54 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Cabeza de Manzaneda · viewpoint · Ourense · ~54 km · Must-see
- SAC Monte Faro · viewpoint · Pontevedra · ~55 km · Must-see
- Monte da Madroa · viewpoint · Pontevedra · ~87 km · Must-see
- ZEC Pena Trevinca · viewpoint · Ourense · ~89 km · Must-see
- Aloia Mountain · viewpoint · Pontevedra · ~91 km · Must-see
- Monte Do Faro · viewpoint · Pontevedra · ~91 km · Must-see
Waterfalls near Taboadela
6 waterfalls within 100 km of Taboadela. The closest is Cascada de Auga Caida (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.
- Cascada de Auga Caida · waterfall · Lugo · ~40 km · Must-see
- Cascata de Castro Laboreiro · waterfall · Viana do Castelo · ~45 km · Must-see
- Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês · waterfall · Viana do Castelo · ~68 km · Must-see
- Fervenza de Férveda · waterfall · Pontevedra · ~78 km · Must-see
- Fervenza Do Toxa · waterfall · Pontevedra · ~85 km · Must-see
- Fervenza Das Hortas · waterfall · A Coruña · ~93 km · Must-see
Parks near Taboadela
5 parks within 100 km of Taboadela. The closest is Ecoespazo Do Rexo (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Ecoespazo Do Rexo · park · Ourense · ~9 km · Must-see
- Insua Dos Poetas · park · Ourense · ~42 km · Must-see
- Island of Sculptures · park · Pontevedra · ~87 km · Must-see
- Praza de Compostela · park · Pontevedra · ~92 km · Must-see
- Parque de Castrelos · park · Pontevedra · ~93 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Taboadela
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.
- Start in Taboadela
- 13 km Capela de Santa Eufemia · church, Ourense
- 6 km Ecoespazo Do Rexo · park, Ourense
- 13 km Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita · mosque or dargah, Ourense
- 13 km Castelo Ramiro · heritage site, Ourense
- 2 km Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense · museum, Ourense
- 13 km Back to Taboadela
Plan a longer trip from Taboadela — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Taboadela
No traveller has reported from around Taboadela yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.
How to reach Taboadela
All places near Taboadela by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Capela de San Xes de Francelos · church · Ourense · ~34 km · Must-see
- ZEC Bidueiral de Montederramo · sanctuary · Ourense · ~37 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de San Fiz de Cangas · church · Lugo · ~39 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de San Tomé de Serantes · church · Ourense · ~39 km · Must-see
- Cascada de Auga Caida · waterfall · Lugo · ~40 km · Must-see
- Campamento Romano de Aquis Querquennis · fort · Ourense · ~40 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de San Xulián de Astureses · church · Ourense · ~41 km · Must-see
- SAC Pena Veidosa · sanctuary · Ourense · ~42 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de Santa Comba de Bande · church · Ourense · ~42 km · Must-see
- Insua Dos Poetas · park · Ourense · ~42 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Maside · fort · Lugo · ~42 km · Must-see
- Mosteiro de San Paio de Abeleda · church · Ourense · ~44 km · Must-see
- Torre de Fornelos · fort · Pontevedra · ~44 km · Must-see
- Cascata de Castro Laboreiro · waterfall · Viana do Castelo · ~45 km · Must-see
- Igreja Matriz de Santa Maria da Visitação de Castro Laboreiro · church · Viana do Castelo · ~45 km · Must-see
- Castle of Castro Laboreiro · fort · Viana do Castelo · ~46 km · Must-see
- Castelo Dos Condes de Lemos · fort · Ourense · ~46 km · Must-see
- Capela de Nossa Senhora da Orada · church · Viana do Castelo · ~47 km · Must-see
- Castelo da Picoña · fort · Ourense · ~49 km · Must-see
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Igrexa de San Pedro de Vilanova de Dozón · church · Pontevedra · ~51 km · Must-see
- Igreja de Paderne · church · Viana do Castelo · ~51 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Monforte de Lemos · fort · Lugo · ~51 km · Must-see
- Mosteiro de San Vicente Do Pino · church · Lugo · ~51 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de Santa María A Real de Entrimo · church · Ourense · ~52 km · Must-see
- O Castelo de Araúxo · fort · Ourense · ~53 km · Must-see
- Capela de São Brás · church · Viana do Castelo · ~53 km · Must-see
- Igreja de Alvaredo · church · Viana do Castelo · ~53 km · Must-see
- O Invernadeiro Natural Park · sanctuary · Ourense · ~54 km · Must-see
- Cabeza de Manzaneda · viewpoint · Ourense · ~54 km · Must-see
- SAC Monte Faro · viewpoint · Pontevedra · ~55 km · Must-see
- Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Peneda · church · Viana do Castelo · ~55 km · Must-see
- Torre da Candaira · fort · Lugo · ~56 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Monterrei · fort · Ourense · ~57 km · Must-see
- ZEC Macizo Central · sanctuary · Ourense · ~58 km · Must-see
- Montalegre Castle · fort · Braga · ~58 km · Must-see
- O Castro Candaz · fort · Lugo · ~59 km · Must-see
- Paisaxe Protexida Val Do Río Navea · sanctuary · Ourense · ~59 km · Must-see
- Igreja de Valadares · church · Viana do Castelo · ~60 km · Must-see
- Aquis Originis · fort · Ourense · ~61 km · Must-see
- Monumento Natural Fraga de Catasós · sanctuary · Pontevedra · ~61 km · Must-see
- Sac Serra Do Candán · sanctuary · Pontevedra · ~63 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Lindoso · fort · Viana do Castelo · ~65 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de Santa María Das Dores de Lalín · church · Pontevedra · ~65 km · Must-see
- Sobroso Castle · fort · Pontevedra · ~66 km · Must-see
- Encoro de Sequeiros · river spot · Lugo · ~67 km · Must-see
- Zec Serra Do Cando · sanctuary · Pontevedra · ~68 km · Must-see
- Cascata Das Sete Lagoas, Gerês · waterfall · Viana do Castelo · ~68 km · Must-see
- Castro de Troña · fort · Pontevedra · ~68 km · Must-see
- Mosteiro de Longos Vales · church · Viana do Castelo · ~69 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de San Pedro de Angoares · church · Pontevedra · ~70 km · Must-see
- Castelo de Monção · fort · Viana do Castelo · ~71 km · Must-see
- Santuario de Nosa Señora Das Ermidas · church · Ourense · ~71 km · Must-see
- Mosteiro de Ermelo · church · Viana do Castelo · ~72 km · Must-see
- Encoro de Belesar · lake · Lugo · ~73 km · Must-see
- Torre da Homenaxe · fort · Ourense · ~74 km · Must-see
- Palácio da Brejoeira · fort · Viana do Castelo · ~74 km · Must-see
- Torre Do Bolo · fort · Ourense · ~76 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de San Pedro Fiz Do Hospital · church · Lugo · ~76 km · Must-see
- Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Azinheira · church · Vila Real · ~76 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 19 | 58 | Castelo Ramiro (13 km) |
| Churches | 12 | 48 | Capela de Santa Eufemia (13 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 6 | 19 | Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (14 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 0 | 8 | Cabeza de Manzaneda (54 km) |
| Waterfalls | 2 | 6 | Cascada de Auga Caida (40 km) |
| Parks | 2 | 5 | Ecoespazo Do Rexo (9 km) |
| Museums | 1 | 5 | Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (13 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 0 | 5 | Praia da Punta (82 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 0 | 3 | Encoro de Sequeiros (67 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 0 | 3 | Encoro de Belesar (73 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 1 | 1 | Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (4 km) |
Taboadela: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Taboadela?
Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Ecoespazo Do Rexo (park, about 9 km), Capela de Santa Eufemia (church, about 13 km), Castelo Ramiro (heritage site, about 13 km), Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (museum, about 13 km), Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 14 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Taboadela?
43 places on Spotwander: 19 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 waterfalls, 2 parks.
Which is the nearest fort to Taboadela?
Castelo Ramiro, about 13 km by road; Ponte Maior (15 km) is next.
Which is the nearest church to Taboadela?
Capela de Santa Eufemia, about 13 km by road; Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (18 km) is next.
Which is the nearest sanctuary to Taboadela?
Área de Allariz Biosphere Reserve, about 14 km by road; Monumento Natural A Carballa da Rocha (24 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Taboadela?
Start in Taboadela, visit Capela de Santa Eufemia, then Ecoespazo Do Rexo, then Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita, then Castelo Ramiro, then Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Taboadela?
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches.
Towns near Taboadela
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- Places near Pereiro de Aguiar · 15 km
- Places near Baños de Molgas · 16 km
- Places near Toén · 17 km
- Places near Esgos · 18 km
- Places near Celanova · 18 km
- Places near Maceda · 19 km
- Places near Coles · 22 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Taboadela’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Taboadela on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.