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Things to see in Os Esquíos (Spain): 21 places and when to go
Os Esquíos is a town in Spain, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), Nature (3), Wildlife (3). The best known are Río Eo, Oscos y Terras de Buron Biosphere Reserve, ZEC Carballido and house of Aquel Cabo. 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 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Spain · 43.3454, -7.0911
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (13) · Nature (3) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (2) · History (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 431 km as the crow flies
What to see in Os Esquíos
The places in and around Os Esquíos, 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.
- Río Eo, Oscos y Terras de Buron Biosphere ReserveBiosphere reserve in Spain | designated in 200710 km
- ZEC CarballidoProtected area12 km
- house of Aquel CaboCultural property in Santa Eulalia de Oscos, Spain8.2 km
- Rua de la antigua vía del ferrocarril Vilaoudriz-Ribadeo (Vía verde)Architecture9.1 km
- ZEC Río EoProtected area2.4 km
- Conjunto Etnográfico de TeixóisMuseum1.1 km
- Lagar O SolleiroDistillery2.0 km
- Museo Etnográfico de EsquíosMuseum4 m
- Ruta da Fraga da VilapenaHiking12 km
- Ruta da SeimeiraHiking9.7 km
- Ruta de BresHiking3.7 km
- Ruta de la Sierra d'EiroaHiking3.5 km
- Ruta de los FerreirosHiking2.5 km
- Ruta de sol y sombraHiking2.4 km
- Ruta del FerrocarrilHiking8.3 km
- Ruta del OurosoHiking3.7 km
- Ruta del silencioHiking12 km
- Ruta Teixo-TeixóisHiking2.0 km
- Sanda Verde La AgüeraHiking8.3 km
- Sendeiro de Pena GuímaraHiking13 km
- Sendeiro do GallolHiking15 km
When to go to Os Esquíos
The best time to visit Os Esquíos 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.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In April, 21 of the 21 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 Os Esquíos
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 431 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
- Grandas de Salime23 places22 km
- Ribadeo20 places22 km
- San Luis9 places23 km
- Mondoñedo20 places24 km
- Castro de Rei7 places32 km
- Vilalba12 places48 km
And all of Spain, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Os Esquíos?
The best known: Río Eo, Oscos y Terras de Buron Biosphere Reserve, ZEC Carballido, house of Aquel Cabo, Rua de la antigua vía del ferrocarril Vilaoudriz-Ribadeo (Vía verde), ZEC Río Eo. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Os Esquíos?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Os Esquíos?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 431 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Os Esquíos as the destination and these 21 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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