Mondoñedo, Galicia
Provincia de Lugo · Galicia · Spain · 4,884 residents
Mondoñedo is a village in Provincia de Lugo, Galicia, Spain, home to around 4,884 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Cave of King Cintolo and Q65274693. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 28 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Cave of King Cintolo and Q65274693.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 62 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Mondoñedo
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Tours & tickets in Mondoñedo
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Mondoñedo can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Mondoñedo are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Mondoñedo and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 28 min away.
Best time to visit Mondoñedo
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)62 miles, about 1 h 28 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)70 miles, about 1 h 39 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)50 miles, about 1 h 10 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 46 min without stops.
Mondoñedo is good for
Around Mondoñedo
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
Questions people ask
Is Mondoñedo worth visiting?
Yes. Mondoñedo is known for Cave of King Cintolo and Q65274693. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Mondoñedo from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 28 min by road. Asturias (OVD) is an alternative, 70 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 15 h 46 min.
Is Mondoñedo good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Mondoñedo?
Ribadeo (20 miles), Lugo (28 miles), Foz (14 miles) and Tapia de Casariego (26 miles) are all within an hour or so.


