Ourense district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Vilarnaz

Vilarnaz is a town in Ourense district, Galicia, Spain. Within 50 km by road there are 45 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ponte Maior (8 km), Castelo de Vilamarín (8 km) and Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (9 km).

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Vilarnaz at a glance

Location
Ourense district, Galicia, Spain
Coordinates
42.4005° N, 7.8631° W
Places within 50 km
45 (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 Vilarnaz

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

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vilarnaz. The closest is Ponte Maior (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vilarnaz

57 churches within 100 km of Vilarnaz. The closest is Igrexa de Santiago de Gustei (2 km); the best-known is Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vilarnaz

23 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vilarnaz. The closest is SAC Pena Veidosa (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vilarnaz

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vilarnaz. The closest is SAC Monte Faro (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Vilarnaz

7 museums within 100 km of Vilarnaz. The closest is Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Vilarnaz

7 parks within 100 km of Vilarnaz. The closest is Insua Dos Poetas (26 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vilarnaz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vilarnaz
  2. 10 km Castelo Ramiro · heritage site, Ourense
  3. 2 km Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense · museum, Ourense
  4. 1 km Ponte Maior · heritage site, Ourense
  5. 15 km Castelo da Peroxa · heritage site, Ourense
  6. 12 km Castelo de Vilamarín · heritage site, Ourense
  7. 8 km Back to Vilarnaz

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vilarnaz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1775Ponte Maior (8 km)
    Churches1457Igrexa de Santiago de Gustei (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens823SAC Pena Veidosa (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints111SAC Monte Faro (33 km)
    Museums17Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (9 km)
    Parks27Insua Dos Poetas (26 km)
    Waterfalls16Cascada de Auga Caida (22 km)
    Beaches & coast06Praia da Punta (79 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves04Encoro de Sequeiros (65 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Encoro de Belesar (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Igrexa de San Pedro da Mezquita (23 km)

    Vilarnaz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vilarnaz?

    Ponte Maior (heritage site, about 8 km), Castelo de Vilamarín (heritage site, about 8 km), Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense (museum, about 9 km), Castelo da Peroxa (heritage site, about 9 km), Castelo Ramiro (heritage site, about 10 km), Priorado Do Mosteiro de San Pedro de Rocas (church, about 17 km).

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

    45 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 viewpoint, 1 museum.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vilarnaz?

    Ponte Maior, about 8 km by road; Castelo de Vilamarín (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vilarnaz?

    Igrexa de Santiago de Gustei, about 2 km by road; Igrexa de Santo Estevo de Cambeo (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vilarnaz?

    SAC Pena Veidosa, about 19 km by road; Zec Canón Do Sil (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vilarnaz?

    Start in Vilarnaz, visit Castelo Ramiro, then Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense, then Ponte Maior, then Castelo da Peroxa, then Castelo de Vilamarín, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vilarnaz?

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

    Towns near Vilarnaz

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