Places to visit near

Arafo

Arafo is a town in Andalusia, Spain of about 5,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 209 places to visit: 44 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints and 23 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Pyramids of Güímar, Chapel of San Pedro de Arriba, Güímar and Basilica of Candelaria.

28.3397° N, 16.4224° WPop. 5,375

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Within 30 km157 places
Within 50 km209
Must-see51
Notable116
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Arafo

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:50 pm

73 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 Arafo
  2. Basilica of Candelariaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Malpaís de Güímarnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Water Monumentmonument · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cueva de Bencomoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Church of Nuestra Señora de La Encarnacionchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Arafo
Today’s loopArafoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Arafo?

Pyramids of Güímar (heritage site, about 3 km), Chapel of San Pedro de Arriba, Güímar (heritage site, about 3 km), Basilica of Candelaria (heritage site, about 7 km), Malpaís de Güímar (nature spot, about 7 km), Cueva de Bencomo (heritage site, about 14 km), Jardín Victoria (park, about 14 km).

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

209 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 beaches & coast, 23 churches, 22 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Arafo?

Pyramids of Güímar, about 3 km by road; Chapel of San Pedro de Arriba, Güímar (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arafo?

Valle de Güímar, about 2 km by road; Subida Los Loros (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arafo?

Start in Arafo, visit Basilica of Candelaria, then Malpaís de Güímar, then Water Monument, then Cueva de Bencomo, then Church of Nuestra Señora de La Encarnacion, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.