Almegíjar, AndalusiaMezquita de BusquìstarMirador Embrujo de la AlpujarraEmbalse de RulesCastillo de LanjarónPico de MulhacénCerro del Caballo
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Almegíjar

Almegíjar is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain of about 479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mezquita de Busquìstar, Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra and Embalse de Rules.

36.9026° N, 3.3012° WPop. 479

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see140
Notable71
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mezquita de Busquìstar, heritage site near Almegíjar
Must-see

Mezquita de Busquìstar

Heritage site · 4 km

Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra, viewpoint near Almegíjar
Must-see

Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra

Viewpoint · 12 km

Embalse de Rules, lake near Almegíjar
Must-see

Embalse de Rules

Lake · 20 km

Places near Almegíjar by type

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One day from Almegíjar

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:41 pm

77 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 Almegíjar
  2. Mezquita de Busquìstarheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pico de Mulhacénviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Castillo de Lanjarónheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Embalse de Ruleslake · 45 min
  7. Back in Almegíjar
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Almegíjar?

Mezquita de Busquìstar (heritage site, about 4 km), Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra (viewpoint, about 12 km), Embalse de Rules (lake, about 20 km), Castillo de Lanjarón (heritage site, about 21 km), Pico de Mulhacén (viewpoint, about 21 km), Cerro del Caballo (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

125 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 11 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Almegíjar?

Mezquita de Busquìstar, about 4 km by road; Puente Minero La Fabriquilla (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Almegíjar?

Ermita de la Virgen de Las Angustias, about 5 km by road; Iglesia Parroquial de San Roque (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Almegíjar?

Start in Almegíjar, visit Mezquita de Busquìstar, then Pico de Mulhacén, then Mirador Embrujo de la Alpujarra, then Castillo de Lanjarón, then Embalse de Rules, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.