Carnota, Galicia
Provincia da Coruña · Galicia · Spain · 5,171 residents
Carnota is a small town in Provincia da Coruña, Galicia, Spain, home to around 5,171 people. There is one notable place to see in and around town, including Castle of Saint George. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 49 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castle of Saint George.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 35 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Carnota
Ranked by how well known they are.
1castle
Tours & tickets in Carnota
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Carnota can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Carnota are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Carnota and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 49 min away.
Best time to visit Carnota
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)35 miles, about 49 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)49 miles, about 1 h 9 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Vigo (VGO)47 miles, about 1 h 7 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 42 min without stops.
Carnota is good for
Around Carnota
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Carnota worth visiting?
Yes. Carnota is known for Castle of Saint George. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Carnota from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 49 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 49 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 42 min.
What is near Carnota?
Pontevedra (35 miles), Santiago de Compostela (28 miles), O Grove (25 miles) and Cambados (26 miles) are all within an hour or so.