Places to visit near

Alcaucín

Alcaucín is a town in Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain of about 1,697 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Maroma, Stupa Karma Guen and Castillo de Benthomiz.

36.9030° N, 4.1141° WPop. 1,697

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Within 30 km26 places
Within 50 km84
Must-see206
Notable3
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Alcaucín

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

65 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Alcaucín
  2. Maromaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Castillo de Benthomizheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museo de Vélez-Málagamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Stupa Karma Guenstupa · 1 hrs
  6. Castillo de Comaresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Alcaucín
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Alcaucín?

Maroma (viewpoint, about 8 km), Stupa Karma Guen (stupa, about 10 km), Castillo de Benthomiz (heritage site, about 16 km), Museo de Vélez-Málaga (museum, about 16 km), Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (church, about 16 km), Castillo de Comares (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

84 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 8 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Alcaucín?

Castillo de Zalia, about 3 km by road; Área Recreativa el Alcázar (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alcaucín?

Maroma, about 8 km by road; Cerro Lucero (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Alcaucín?

Start in Alcaucín, visit Maroma, then Castillo de Benthomiz, then Museo de Vélez-Málaga, then Stupa Karma Guen, then Castillo de Comares, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.