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Baltar

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Baltar

Baltar sits on the route: 10 minutes from Blancos, 42km from Peneda-Geres National Park.

Baltar is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 1,166, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Baltar sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Baltar to your route.

About Baltar

Baltar is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of A Limia. The municipality has an area of area of 93.99 km. and its population was 986 in 2016 (1002 in 2015, 1149 in 2006, 1177 in 2005, 1180 in 2004, 1189 in 2003). It shares a border with

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Where is Baltar located?

Baltar is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.9520 latitude, -7.7158 longitude.

What is the population of Baltar?

Baltar has a population of approximately 1,166 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,166
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.9520, -7.7158

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Baltar

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Peneda-Geres National Park

Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.

42 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Espigueiros do Soajo

Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ribeira Sacra

A hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Baltar

  • 50 kmRibeira SacraA hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.
  • 77 kmMarão TunnelAt 5.7 km the longest road tunnel in the Iberian Peninsula, carrying the A4 under the Serra do Marão between Amarante and Vila Real: gateway to the Douro wine country.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Baltar.

Blancos

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 1,125

Cualedro

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km awayPop. 2,254

Trasmiras

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 1,752

Xinzo de Limia

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 10,161

Porqueira

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km away

Calvos

🇪🇸 Spain

15 km awayPop. 1,187

Montalegre

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km away

Rairiz de Veiga

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 1,798

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