Padrón, Galicia
Provincia da Coruña · Galicia · Spain · 9,039 residents
Convent of O Carme de Padrón
Casa-Museo de Rosalía de Castro
Jardín botánico de Padrón
Saint Mary Church in Iria FlaviaPadrón is a small town in Provincia da Coruña, Galicia, Spain, home to around 9,039 people. There are 4 notable places to see in and around town, including Convent of O Carme de Padrón and Casa-Museo de Rosalía de Castro. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 23 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Convent of O Carme de Padrón, Casa-Museo de Rosalía de Castro and Jardín botánico de Padrón.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 17 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Padrón
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Tours & tickets in Padrón
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Padrón can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Padrón are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Padrón and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 23 min away.
Best time to visit Padrón
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)17 miles, about 23 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)42 miles, about 59 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)144 miles, about 3 h 25 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 30 min without stops.
Padrón is good for
Around Padrón
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Padrón worth visiting?
Yes. Padrón is known for Convent of O Carme de Padrón, Casa-Museo de Rosalía de Castro and Jardín botánico de Padrón. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Padrón from the UK?
Fly to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 23 min by road. A Coruña (LCG) is an alternative, 42 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 17 h 30 min.
Is Padrón good for families?
Yes: there are family-friendly attractions nearby, and most activities can be booked in advance.
What is near Padrón?
Vigo (35 miles), Pontevedra (21 miles), Santiago de Compostela (11 miles) and O Grove (20 miles) are all within an hour or so.