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Castro de Santa Trega

A Guarda, Spain

History

Remains of a Celtic hillfort with round stone houses, on a hill above the mouth of the Minho. A winding road climbs to a museum and viewpoint over Portugal and the Atlantic.

Nearest town
A Guarda, Spain
Category
History & culture
GPS
41.8943, -8.8650

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Coasts & islands

Minho coast: Porto to Baiona across the border

200 km9 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Santa TeclaCampsite
    2 km from Castro de Santa Trega
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Parque de Campismo Orbitur CaminhaCampsite
    3 km from Castro de Santa Trega
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de CovasCampsite
    14 km from Castro de Santa Trega
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping O MuiñoCampsite
    19 km from Castro de Santa Trega
    TentsCaravansWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping MougasCampsite
    21 km from Castro de Santa Trega
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • ORBITUR Viana do CasteloCampsite
    24 km from Castro de Santa Trega
    Drinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Castro de Santa Trega?

Castro de Santa Trega is in A Guarda, Spain, at GPS 41.8943, -8.8650. It is about 3 km from Caminha.

Can you camp near Castro de Santa Trega?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Santa Tecla, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Castro de Santa Trega?

Castro de Santa Trega is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Minho coast: Porto to Baiona across the border.

What is there to see near Castro de Santa Trega?

Places worth a stop nearby: Santa Luzia Sanctuary (22 km), Valença Fortress (24 km), Ponte de Lima (27 km) and Bom Jesus do Monte (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Castro de Santa Trega?

The most pleasant months are usually April–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)