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Things to see in Castro de Rei (Spain): 7 places and when to go
Castro de Rei is a town in Spain, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (3), History (2), Wildlife (2). The best known are Meira Abbey, A Marronda and Museo do Castro de Viladonga. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 43.1604, -7.3872
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (3) · History (2) · Wildlife (2) · Hiking (2) · Temples (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 434 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Monte da Marronda, at 848 m.
What to see in Castro de Rei
The places in and around Castro de Rei, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Meira AbbeyCultural property in Meira, Spain9.7 km
- A MarrondaSpecial area of conservation in Galicia, Spain14 km
- Museo do Castro de ViladongaMuseum in Spain5 m
- Monte da MarrondaSummit12 km
- Terras do Miño Biosphere ReserveUNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Spain14 km
- Ruta do AzúmaraHiking2.9 km
- Sendero Histórico: GaliciaHiking13 km
When to go to Castro de Rei
The best time to visit Castro de Rei is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:09
- FebPossible10:18
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulPossible14:54
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. In April, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Castro de Rei
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 434 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lugo22 places21 km
- Vilalba12 places28 km
- Mondoñedo20 places30 km
- Os Esquíos21 places32 km
- Grandas de Salime23 places40 km
- Sobrado22 places50 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Castro de Rei?
The best known: Meira Abbey, A Marronda, Museo do Castro de Viladonga, Monte da Marronda, Terras do Miño Biosphere Reserve. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Castro de Rei?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to Castro de Rei?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 434 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Castro de Rei as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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