Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Albox

Albox is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 11,178 people. Within 50 km by road there are 181 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 27 caves and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Vélez-Blanco (42 km), Castillo de Nogalte (44 km) and Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (44 km).

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Albox, Andalusia
Albox, Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Albox at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 11,178
Coordinates
37.3886° N, 2.1495° W
Places within 50 km
181 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Albox

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Forts & heritage near Albox

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Albox. The closest is Palacio del Almanzora (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Albox

56 churches within 100 km of Albox. The closest is Iglesia de Santa Maria (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Albox

27 caves within 100 km of Albox. The closest is Cueva de Blas (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Albox

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Albox. The closest is Cerro del Castillo (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Albox

20 museums within 100 km of Albox. The closest is Museo Pedro Gilabert (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Albox

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Albox. The closest is Antiguo Lavadero Público (31 km); the best-known is Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (44 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Albox

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Albox
  2. 1 km Iglesia de Santa Maria · church, Almeria
  3. 10 km Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol · church, Almeria
  4. 1 km Museo Pedro Gilabert · museum, Almeria
  5. 1 km Torre de Arboleas · heritage site, Almeria
  6. 7 km Palacio del Almanzora · heritage site, Almeria
  7. 6 km Back to Albox

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How to reach Albox

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Albox by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3457Palacio del Almanzora (6 km)
    Churches5056Iglesia de Santa Maria (1 km)
    Caves2727Cueva de Blas (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1821Cerro del Castillo (21 km)
    Museums1820Museo Pedro Gilabert (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens818Antiguo Lavadero Público (31 km)
    Other attractions1012Fuente de Las Mercedes (14 km)
    Beaches & coast59Playa de Puerto Rey (45 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Embalse de Cuevas del Almanzora (27 km)
    Parks24Área de Descanso Acueducto Los Arcos (16 km)
    Treks33Sendero del Picacho (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves13Barranco de la Fuente (43 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convento de San José (32 km)

    Albox: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Albox?

    Iglesia de Santa Maria (church, about 1 km), Palacio del Almanzora (heritage site, about 6 km), Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (church, about 10 km), Torre de Arboleas (heritage site, about 10 km), Museo Pedro Gilabert (museum, about 10 km), Fuente de Las Mercedes (attraction, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Albox?

    181 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 50 churches, 27 caves, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Albox?

    Palacio del Almanzora, about 6 km by road; Torre de Arboleas (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Albox?

    Iglesia de Santa Maria, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Albox?

    Cueva de Blas, about 18 km by road; Sima del Saliente (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Albox?

    Start in Albox, visit Iglesia de Santa Maria, then Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, then Museo Pedro Gilabert, then Torre de Arboleas, then Palacio del Almanzora, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Albox?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Albox

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Albox’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Albox on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.