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Samos

Galicia, Spain · Europe

About Samos

Samos sits on the route: 15 minutes from Sarria, 55km from Las Medulas.

Samos is a town located in Galicia, Spain. With a population of 1,860, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Samos 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 Samos to your route.

About Samos

The Monastery of San Xulián de Samos (Galician: Mosteiro de San Xulián de Samos; Spanish: Monasterio de San Julián de Samos) is an active Benedictine monastery in Samos, Galicia, Spain. It was founded in the sixth century. The monastery was the School of Theology and Philosophy. It is also an important stop on the Way

Read more of Saint James, a pilgrimage leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great.

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Where is Samos located?

Samos is located in Galicia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 42.7310 latitude, -7.3258 longitude.

What is the population of Samos?

Samos has a population of approximately 1,860 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,860
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
42.7310, -7.3258

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 Samos

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Lugo Roman Walls

The only completely intact Roman city wall in the world rings old Lugo, a 2km UNESCO rampart you can walk atop above the cobbled centre.

37 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ribeira Sacra

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

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Las Medulas

A surreal landscape of red clay pinnacles in Leon, the remains of the Roman Empire's largest open-pit gold mine.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Samos

  • 47 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

Other places to explore near Samos.

Sarria

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 13,508

O Incio

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11 km awayPop. 2,317

Láncara

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15 km awayPop. 3,121

Bóveda

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Baralla

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km awayPop. 3,146

Becerreá

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km awayPop. 3,403

Paradela

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 2,356

A Pobra do Brollon

🇪🇸 Spain

20 km awayPop. 2,372

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