Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Arboleas

Arboleas is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 2,614 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 29 caves and 17 museums. The must-see places are Playa de Garrucha (37 km), Castillo de Las Escobetas (37 km) and Castillo de Nogalte (41 km).

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Arboleas at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 2,614
Coordinates
37.3502° N, 2.0738° W
Places within 50 km
171 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Arboleas

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Forts & heritage near Arboleas

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arboleas. The closest is Torre de Arboleas (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Arboleas

52 churches within 100 km of Arboleas. The closest is Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Arboleas

29 caves within 100 km of Arboleas. The closest is Cueva Ballabona (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Arboleas

19 museums within 100 km of Arboleas. The closest is Museo Pedro Gilabert (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arboleas

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arboleas. The closest is Sierra de Almagro (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arboleas

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arboleas. The closest is Paraje Natural Karst En Yesos de Sorbas (35 km); the best-known is Monumento Natural de Isla de Terreros e Isla Negra (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Arboleas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arboleas
  2. 1 km Museo Pedro Gilabert · museum, Almeria
  3. 1 km Torre de Arboleas · heritage site, Almeria
  4. 7 km Palacio del Almanzora · heritage site, Almeria
  5. 6 km Iglesia de Santa Maria · church, Almeria
  6. 10 km Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol · church, Almeria
  7. 0 km Back to Arboleas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arboleas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3457Torre de Arboleas (1 km)
    Churches4552Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (1 km)
    Caves2929Cueva Ballabona (13 km)
    Museums1719Museo Pedro Gilabert (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1216Sierra de Almagro (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Paraje Natural Karst En Yesos de Sorbas (35 km)
    Other attractions1111Acueducto del Real Antas (22 km)
    Beaches & coast710Playa de Puerto Rey (36 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Embalse de Cuevas del Almanzora (18 km)
    Parks24Área de Descanso Acueducto Los Arcos (15 km)
    Treks33Sendero del Picacho (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla de San Andrés (54 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convento de San José (23 km)

    Arboleas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arboleas?

    Museo Pedro Gilabert (museum, about 1 km), Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol (church, about 1 km), Torre de Arboleas (heritage site, about 1 km), Palacio del Almanzora (heritage site, about 7 km), Iglesia de Santa Maria (church, about 10 km), Ermita de Santa Bárbara (church, about 12 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 45 churches, 29 caves, 17 museums, 12 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arboleas?

    Torre de Arboleas, about 1 km by road; Palacio del Almanzora (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Arboleas?

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

    Which is the nearest cave to Arboleas?

    Cueva Ballabona, about 13 km by road; Rambla Guzmaina (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arboleas?

    Start in Arboleas, visit Museo Pedro Gilabert, then Torre de Arboleas, then Palacio del Almanzora, then Iglesia de Santa Maria, then Iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arboleas?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and caves.

    Towns near Arboleas

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