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Things to see in Mondoñedo (Spain): 20 places and when to go
Mondoñedo is a town in Spain, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Nature (7), Hiking (5). The best known are Mondoñedo Cathedral, Caves of King Cintolo and Castrodouro Castle. 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 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 43.4281, -7.3627
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Nature (7) · Hiking (5) · Mountains (4) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (2)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 453 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- O Pico, at 718 m.
What to see in Mondoñedo
The places in and around Mondoñedo, 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.
- Mondoñedo CathedralCultural property in Mondoñedo, Spain4 m
- Caves of King CintoloCave in Argomoso, Galicia, Spain3.7 km
- Castrodouro CastleCultural property in Alfoz do Castrodouro, Spain12 km
- Castro de ZoñánHillfort in Os Remedios, Spain2.6 km
- Monastery of San Salvador de LourenzáCultural property in Lourenzá, Spain7.1 km
- Pazo de TovarCultural property in Lorenzana, Spain7.4 km
- Ria de Foz - MasmaProtected area in Spain9.5 km
- ZEC Río OuroProtected area14 km
- A FrouseiraSummit12 km
- Church of Santa María de AbadínChurch building in A Torre, Spain13 km
- Pena do QuebradoiroSummit12 km
- Puente del PasatiempoHistory · Architecture562 m
- Augas SantasBrewery11 km
- Camino natural de San Rosendo (Foz - Mondoñedo)Hiking9.3 km
- PedrouzoTriangulation station in Alfoz, Spain8.9 km
- O PicoTriangulation station in Mondoñedo, Spain4.5 km
- Rota da Fraga da BecerreiraHiking11 km
- Rota de subida ao PicatoHiking11 km
- Rota do monte Roxal -TeixidoHiking11 km
- Rota do VentoHiking12 km
When to go to Mondoñedo
The best time to visit Mondoñedo 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.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:13
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. In April, 20 of the 20 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 Mondoñedo
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 453 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
- Os Esquíos21 places24 km
- Ribadeo20 places28 km
- Vilalba12 places29 km
- Castro de Rei7 places30 km
- Rúa María Sarmiento22 places32 km
- San Luis9 places44 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mondoñedo?
The best known: Mondoñedo Cathedral, Caves of King Cintolo, Castrodouro Castle, Castro de Zoñán, Monastery of San Salvador de Lourenzá. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mondoñedo?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Mondoñedo?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 453 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mondoñedo as the destination and these 20 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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