Monforte de Lemos, Galicia
Provincia de Lugo · Galicia · Spain · 19,546 residents
College of Our Lady of Antigua
Monasterio de San Vicente del Pino
Museo do Ferrocarril de Galicia.jpg/500px-Castelo_(Monforte_de_Lemos).jpg)
Castelo de Monforte de LemosMonforte de Lemos is a small town in Provincia de Lugo, Galicia, Spain, home to around 19,546 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including College of Our Lady of Antigua and Monasterio de San Vicente del Pino. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 15 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: College of Our Lady of Antigua, Monasterio de San Vicente del Pino and Museo do Ferrocarril de Galicia.
- Best weather from July: daytime highs between 28°C and 28°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 53 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Monforte de Lemos
Ranked by how well known they are.
Tours & tickets in Monforte de Lemos
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Monforte de Lemos can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Monforte de Lemos are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Monforte de Lemos and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 15 min away.
Best time to visit Monforte de Lemos
July: daytime highs between 28°C and 28°C with little rain.
- 12°CJan146 mm
- 14°CFeb72 mm
- 16°CMar131 mm
- 20°CApr61 mm
- 21°CMay74 mm
- 25°CJun76 mm
- 28°CJul11 mm
- 30°CAug8 mm
- 25°CSept89 mm
- 21°COct210 mm
- 17°CNov130 mm
- 12°CDec68 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12°C | 4°C | 146 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 14°C | 4°C | 72 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 16°C | 6°C | 131 mm | 8 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 8°C | 61 mm | 11 h |
| May | 21°C | 10°C | 74 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 25°C | 14°C | 76 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 28°C | 15°C | 11 mm | 13 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 16°C | 8 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 25°C | 13°C | 89 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 21°C | 12°C | 210 mm | 7 h |
| Nov | 17°C | 9°C | 130 mm | 7 h |
| Dec | 12°C | 4°C | 68 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)53 miles, about 1 h 15 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)70 miles, about 1 h 39 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)104 miles, about 2 h 27 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h without stops.
Monforte de Lemos is good for
Around Monforte de Lemos
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Monforte de Lemos worth visiting?
Yes. Monforte de Lemos is known for College of Our Lady of Antigua, Monasterio de San Vicente del Pino and Museo do Ferrocarril de Galicia. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Monforte de Lemos?
July, with daytime highs between 28°C and 28°C with little rain.
How do I get to Monforte de Lemos from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 1 h 15 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 70 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h.
Is Monforte de Lemos good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Monforte de Lemos?
Lugo (34 miles), Ourense (22 miles), Castro (17 miles) and Allariz (27 miles) are all within an hour or so.