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Fornelos de Montes

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Fornelos de Montes

Fornelos de Montes is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ponte Caldelas, 39km from Cies Islands.

Fornelos de Montes is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 2,063, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Fornelos de Montes 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 Fornelos de Montes to your route.

About Fornelos de Montes

Fornelos de Montes is a municipality in Galicia, in the province of Pontevedra, Spain. It is composed of seven parishes: Calvos, Stakes, Fornelos de Montes (San Lorenzo), Lage, Oitaven (San Vicente), Traspielas (Santa Maria), and Ventin (San Miguel). It is known for having some of the most abundant rainfall in

Read more Galicia, an estimated 2862 mm per year. Fornelos de Montes is intersected by the Oitavén River, the Barragán River, and the Parada River in the Serra do Suído mountain range.

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Where is Fornelos de Montes located?

Fornelos de Montes is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.3413 latitude, -8.4529 longitude.

What is the population of Fornelos de Montes?

Fornelos de Montes has a population of approximately 2,063 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
2,063
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.3413, -8.4529

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 Fornelos de Montes

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Combarro

A storybook fishing village of granite horreos and seafront crosses lining a tidal harbour on the Pontevedra ria.

23 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Cies Islands

An Atlantic archipelago off Vigo with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal waters, often called the Caribbean of Galicia.

39 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Praia de Rodas

A glittering white crescent of Caribbean-like sand linking two of the Cies Islands, often crowned Europe's most beautiful beach.

39 km · about 45 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.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Fornelos de Montes

  • 64 kmRibeira SacraA hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.

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

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