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Things to see in Sant Mateu (Spain): 15 places and when to go
Sant Mateu is a town in Spain, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Temples (5), History (3). The best known are Cova dels Cavalls, Museu de la Valltorta and Campanar de les Llàstimes de Sant Mateu. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 40.4639, 0.1789
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Temples (5) · History (3) · Wildlife (3) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- VLC Valencia, 122 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- en Canes, at 716 m.
What to see in Sant Mateu
The places in and around Sant Mateu, 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.
- Cova dels CavallsCultural property in Tírig, Spain12 km
- Museu de la ValltortaMuseum in Spain11 km
- Campanar de les Llàstimes de Sant MateuArchitecture462 m
- Castillo de Cervera del MaestreCultural property in Cervera del Maestre, Spain8.1 km
- Ermita de San JoséTemples6.1 km
- Old Church of XertChurch building in Xert, Spain6.7 km
- Convent of Saint Anne in Sant MateuChurch building in Sant Mateu, Spain5 m
- Vallivana SanctuaryChurch building in Morella, Spain14 km
- Torre EnroigCultural property in Xert, Spain7.4 km
- Ermita de Sant Sebastià de Cervera del MaestratChurch building in Cervera del Maestre, Spain8.2 km
- Cova Gran del PuntalCultural property in Albocàsser, Spain12 km
- Microreserva de Flora Cresta del TurmellProtected area15 km
- Microreserva de Flora Toresseta del TurmellProtected area14 km
- Paratge Natural Municipal Racó del FrareProtected area5.2 km
- en CanesTriangulation station in la Salzadella, Spain8.6 km
When to go to Sant Mateu
The best time to visit Sant Mateu is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February 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.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunBest time14:52
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07. In April, 15 of the 15 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 Sant Mateu
The nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC, Valencia), 122 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
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- Vinaròs17 places25 km
- Villafranca del Cid / Vilafranca30 places40 km
- Amposta35 places44 km
- Castellón de la Plana61 places58 km
- Maella12 places73 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sant Mateu?
The best known: Cova dels Cavalls, Museu de la Valltorta, Campanar de les Llàstimes de Sant Mateu, Castillo de Cervera del Maestre, Ermita de San José. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sant Mateu?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Sant Mateu?
The nearest main airport is Valencia Airport (VLC), 122 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sant Mateu as the destination and these 15 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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