Notable fort · Pontevedra, Galicia
Fortaleza do Castro
Fortaleza do Castro is a fort in Pontevedra, Galicia.
Fortaleza do Castro: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Fortaleza do Castro
Season: October to February; carry water in summer.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Fortaleza do Castro — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 42.23166, -8.72645. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Fortaleza do Castro
- Parque Monte do Castro · viewpoint · Pontevedra · ~0 km · Must-see
- Castro do Castro · fort · Pontevedra · ~0 km · Must-see
- San Sebastian Castle · fort · Pontevedra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Fonte dos Cabalos · fort · Pontevedra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo · museum · Pontevedra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Praza de Compostela · park · Pontevedra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de Santiago de Vigo · church · Pontevedra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Parque de Castrelos · park · Pontevedra · ~3 km · Must-see
- Museo da Cidade de Vigo Quiñones de León · museum · Pontevedra · ~3 km · Must-see
- Igrexa de Santa María de Castrelos · church · Pontevedra · ~3 km · Must-see
- Museum of the Sea · museum · Pontevedra · ~5 km · Must-see
- Monte da Madroa · viewpoint · Pontevedra · ~6 km · Must-see
- Samil Beach · beach · Galicia · ~6 km · Must-see
- VigoNature · sanctuary · Pontevedra · ~6 km · Must-see
- Praia de Rodeira · beach · Galicia · ~6 km · Must-see
- Colexiata de Santiago de Cangas · church · Pontevedra · ~8 km · Must-see
- Vila Romana de Toralla · fort · Pontevedra · ~9 km · Must-see
- Illa de Toralla · river spot · Pontevedra · ~9 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Fortaleza do Castro
- Castro do Castro · fort · Pontevedra · ~0 km · Must-see
- San Sebastian Castle · fort · Pontevedra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Fonte dos Cabalos · fort · Pontevedra · ~1 km · Must-see
- Vila Romana de Toralla · fort · Pontevedra · ~9 km · Must-see
- Pazo de Cadaval · fort · Pontevedra · ~14 km · Must-see
- Illas de San Simón e Santo Antón · fort · Pontevedra · ~15 km · Must-see
- Monumento á Mariña Universal · fort · Pontevedra · ~16 km · Must-see
- Mámoa de Castiñeiras · fort · Pontevedra · ~19 km · Must-see
- Castro de Monte Real · fort · Pontevedra · ~20 km · Must-see
- Virxe da Rocha · fort · Pontevedra · ~21 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Fortaleza do Castro open today?
No visitor has reported the opening status for Fortaleza do Castro yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Fortaleza do Castro?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Fortaleza do Castro?
Nearby: Parque Monte do Castro (viewpoint, 0 km), Castro do Castro (fort, 0 km), San Sebastian Castle (fort, 1 km), Fonte dos Cabalos (fort, 1 km), Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo (museum, 1 km), Praza de Compostela (park, 1 km).
Is Fortaleza do Castro worth visiting?
Fortaleza do Castro is listed as a notable fort in Galicia on Spotwander.