Place to visit
Sobrado Abbey, Spain: what it is and when to go
Sobrado Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in Galiza, Spain (Sobrado). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Cistercian monastery in Galiza, Spain · History, Temples
- Where
- Spain · 15813, Sobrado
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 466 km as the crow flies
- Website
- monasteriodesobrado.org
- Coordinates
- 43.0385, -8.02258
What it is and where
Sobrado Abbey is a Cistercian monastery in Galiza, Spain (Sobrado). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Sobrado, where this site lists 22 more places to see, 3.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.0385, -8.02258; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 466 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Temples places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sobrado Abbey is March to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:10
- FebPossible10:18
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:28
- JunBest time15:10
- JulPossible14:53
- AugPossible13:46
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:29
- DecPossible8:50
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
| Temples | March to June and September to October | November to February and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Sobrado Abbey has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- A Roda de EspiñoArchaeological site4.7 km
- Forno dos MourosDolmen in Toques, Spain4.8 km
- Ancient Roman castra of CidadelaArchaeological site5.3 km
- Santuario de Santa Columba das PíasTemples6.5 km
- Ruta dos MegalitosHiking6.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: History
- Córdoba, Spain
- Toledo, Spain
- Salamanca
- Sagrada Família: basilica under construction since 1882 in Barcelona, Spain
- Cádiz
- Alcalá de Henares
Every Spain place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sobrado Abbey?
It is a Cistercian monastery in Galiza, Spain. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Sobrado Abbey?
March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 50.
How do you get to Sobrado Abbey?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 466 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have A Roda de Espiño, Forno dos Mouros, Ancient Roman castra of Cidadela. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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