Lobios, Galicia
Provincia de Lugo · Galicia · Spain · 2,512 residents
Lobios is a village in Provincia de Lugo, Galicia, Spain, home to around 2,512 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Sil Canyon and Monasterio de Santa Cristina. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 20 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Sil Canyon, Monasterio de Santa Cristina and Capilla y necrópolis de San Victor de Barxacova.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 56 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Lobios
Ranked by how well known they are.
1protected area
2monasteryMonasterio de Santa Cristina
3 miles from the centre · Photo
human settlement in Parada de Sil, Ourense Province, Galicia, Spain
3archaeological siteCapilla y necrópolis de San Victor de Barxacova
3 miles from the centre · Photo
4viewpointQ136126277
4 miles from the centre · Photo
Tours & tickets in Lobios
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Lobios can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Lobios
Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Lobios are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Lobios and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 20 min away.
Best time to visit Lobios
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)56 miles, about 1 h 20 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)75 miles, about 1 h 47 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)110 miles, about 2 h 36 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 9 min without stops.
Lobios is good for
Around Lobios
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Lobios worth visiting?
Yes. Lobios is known for Sil Canyon, Monasterio de Santa Cristina and Capilla y necrópolis de San Victor de Barxacova. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Lobios from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 20 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 75 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 9 min.
What is near Lobios?
Ourense (18 miles), Castro (25 miles), Monforte de Lemos (8 miles) and Allariz (20 miles) are all within an hour or so.

