A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain

Places to visit near Vilasantar

Vilasantar is a town in A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain, home to about 1,546 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens and 3 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Castelo de Mesía (14 km), Castelo de Teodomiro (18 km) and Igrexa de San Antuíño de Toques (19 km).

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Vilasantar, Galicia
Vilasantar, A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vilasantar at a glance

Location
A Coruña district, Galicia, Spain
Population
about 1,546
Coordinates
43.0711° N, 8.1216° W
Places within 50 km
79 (73 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 Vilasantar

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Forts & heritage near Vilasantar

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vilasantar. The closest is Castro de Esmorís (3 km); the best-known is Castelo de Mesía (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Vilasantar

40 churches within 100 km of Vilasantar. The closest is Mosteiro de Santa María de Mezonzo (2 km); the best-known is Igrexa de San Antuíño de Toques (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vilasantar

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vilasantar. The closest is Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Vilasantar

11 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vilasantar. The closest is Bastiagueiro Beach (45 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Vilasantar

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vilasantar. The closest is Monte da Cova da Serpe (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Vilasantar

8 parks within 100 km of Vilasantar. The closest is Pasatempo Park (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vilasantar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vilasantar
  2. 14 km Castelo de Mesía · heritage site, A Coruña
  3. 17 km Castelo de Teodomiro · heritage site, A Coruña
  4. 16 km Castro de Remourán · heritage site, A Coruña
  5. 12 km Monte da Cova da Serpe · viewpoint, Lugo
  6. 17 km Igrexa de San Antuíño de Toques · church, A Coruña
  7. 19 km Back to Vilasantar

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From travellers near Vilasantar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vilasantar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2974Castro de Esmorís (3 km)
    Churches1840Mosteiro de Santa María de Mezonzo (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1027Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (22 km)
    Beaches & coast311Bastiagueiro Beach (45 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints38Monte da Cova da Serpe (21 km)
    Parks58Pasatempo Park (30 km)
    Museums57Museo Arqueolóxico de Cambre (38 km)
    Waterfalls26Fervenza Das Hortas (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Illa de Santa Cruz (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs24Encoro de Cecebre (34 km)
    Other attractions12Menhires Das Fontiñas (6 km)
    Caves01A Cova Do Rei Cintolo (88 km)

    Vilasantar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vilasantar?

    Castelo de Mesía (heritage site, about 14 km), Castelo de Teodomiro (heritage site, about 18 km), Igrexa de San Antuíño de Toques (church, about 19 km), Castro de Remourán (heritage site, about 20 km), Monte da Cova da Serpe (viewpoint, about 21 km), Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve (nature spot, about 22 km).

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

    79 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 18 churches, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vilasantar?

    Castro de Esmorís, about 3 km by road; Pazo de Présaras (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vilasantar?

    Mosteiro de Santa María de Mezonzo, about 2 km by road; Igrexa de San Pedro de Présaras (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vilasantar?

    Marinas Corunesas e Terras Do Mandeo Biosphere Reserve, about 22 km by road; ZEC Río Tambre (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vilasantar?

    Start in Vilasantar, visit Castelo de Mesía, then Castelo de Teodomiro, then Castro de Remourán, then Monte da Cova da Serpe, then Igrexa de San Antuíño de Toques, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vilasantar?

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

    Towns near Vilasantar

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