Padron: A Romantic Spanish Holiday
A charming town peppered with historic and religious sites, Padron, Spain is a concello or municipality in the Province of A Coruña in Galicia. It lies in the confluence of the Sar and Ulla rivers and was formerly known as "Iria Flavia," the name of its ancient settlement. The nearest airport is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), 26 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Padron, Spain offers ideal weather for travel between late May and early November. Expect tourism to be at its peak in May, August, and July. Best to book Padron ES hotels in November, when travelers are unlikely to visit. Visit around Easter Sunday for Padron's most festive celebration, the Pascuilla festival. In August, the Pepper Festival takes place.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Casa Museo De Rosalía De Castro is one of the most visited places in Padron, Spain, a home formerly resided in by Galician romanticist writer and poet Rosalía de Castro until her death in 1837. The house was restored in 1971. The Iglesia de Santiago de Padrón is a historic church which altar contains the Padron stone after which the town was named. The Xardín Botánico de Padrón is a 19th century garden featuring about 300 plant species. Museo Camilo José Cela features the Spanish writer's manuscripts and collection of letters and magazines. At Hotel Scala, tourists can enjoy relaxed suites, a refined restaurant and bar, and outdoor pool and disco. A classic country house in galicia, the Rusticae Casa Antiga do Monte features rooms with balconies, an outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and attractive gardens.