Zamora district, Castile and León, Spain

Places to visit near Almendra

Almendra is a town in Zamora district, Castile and León, Spain, home to about 226 people. Within 50 km by road there are 132 places to visit — 40 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (14 km), Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa (33 km) and Museu de la Tierra de Miranda (37 km).

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Almendra, Castile and León
Almendra, Zamora district, Castile and León, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Almendra at a glance

Location
Zamora district, Castile and León, Spain
Population
about 226
Coordinates
41.2292° N, 6.3407° W
Places within 50 km
132 (14 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

Top places to visit near Almendra

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Forts & heritage near Almendra

90 forts & heritage within 100 km of Almendra. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Almendra

65 churches within 100 km of Almendra. The closest is Iglesia Santiago Apóstol (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Almendra

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Almendra. The closest is Mirador de Las Escaleras (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Almendra

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Almendra. The closest is Presa de Almendra (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Almendra

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Almendra. The closest is Parque Natural de Las Arribes del Duero (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Almendra

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Almendra. The closest is La Hoya de Los Chorros (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Almendra

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Almendra
  2. 6 km Presa de Almendra · lake, Salamanca
  3. 28 km Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa · heritage site, Bragança
  4. 20 km Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción · heritage site, Zamora
  5. 3 km Mirador de Las Escaleras · viewpoint, Bragança
  6. 16 km La Hoya de Los Chorros · waterfall, Salamanca
  7. 16 km Back to Almendra

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Almendra by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4090Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (14 km)
    Churches3665Iglesia Santiago Apóstol (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1720Mirador de Las Escaleras (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1318Presa de Almendra (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Parque Natural de Las Arribes del Duero (23 km)
    Waterfalls89La Hoya de Los Chorros (16 km)
    Other attractions49Paço Episcopal de Miranda Do Douro (37 km)
    Caves56Fraga da Letra (40 km)
    Museums25Museu de la Tierra de Miranda (37 km)
    Parks02Campo de San Francisco (79 km)
    Beaches & coast11Playa del Rostro (27 km)
    Treks01Vía de la Plata Hiking - 01 Sevilla to Merida (84 km)

    Almendra: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Almendra?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (heritage site, about 14 km), Presa de Almendra (lake, about 6 km), Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa (heritage site, about 33 km), Mirador de Las Escaleras (viewpoint, about 15 km), La Hoya de Los Chorros (waterfall, about 16 km), Castle of Oleiros (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    132 places on Spotwander: 40 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Almendra?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, about 14 km by road; Castle of Oleiros (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Almendra?

    Iglesia Santiago Apóstol, about 16 km by road; Capela de São Fagundo (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Almendra?

    Mirador de Las Escaleras, about 15 km by road; Peña Gorda (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Almendra?

    Start in Almendra, visit Presa de Almendra, then Abrigo Rupestre da Solhapa, then Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, then Mirador de Las Escaleras, then La Hoya de Los Chorros, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Almendra?

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

    Towns near Almendra

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