Samos, Galicia
Provincia de Lugo · Galicia · Spain · 1,860 residents
Samos is a village in Provincia de Lugo, Galicia, Spain, home to around 1,860 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Monasterio de San Julián de Samos and Necrópolis de Santa Mariña. 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: Monasterio de San Julián de Samos and Necrópolis de Santa Mariña.
- Easy to reach: Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) is 57 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Samos
Ranked by how well known they are.
1monastery
Necrópolis de Santa Mariña
archaeological site · 3 miles from the centre
Tours & tickets in Samos
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Samos can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Samos are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Samos and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 20 min away.
Best time to visit Samos
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)57 miles, about 1 h 20 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Asturias (OVD)87 miles, about 2 h 3 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)66 miles, about 1 h 34 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 35 min without stops.
Samos is good for
Around Samos
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Samos worth visiting?
Yes. Samos is known for Monasterio de San Julián de Samos and Necrópolis de Santa Mariña. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
How do I get to Samos 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. Asturias (OVD) is an alternative, 87 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 16 h 35 min.
What is near Samos?
Lugo (23 miles), Castro (13 miles), Monforte de Lemos (17 miles) and Castro Caldelas (25 miles) are all within an hour or so.