Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Atarfe

Atarfe is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 15,399 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira (3 km), Villa Romana de Híjar En Las Gabias (10 km) and Monasterio de La Cartuja (11 km).

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Atarfe, Andalusia
Atarfe, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Atarfe at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 15,399
Coordinates
37.2248° N, 3.6869° W
Places within 50 km
69 (69 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 Atarfe

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Forts & heritage near Atarfe

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Atarfe. The closest is Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Atarfe

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Atarfe. The closest is Cuevas y Cruces de la Sierra de la Alfaguara (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Atarfe

15 churches within 100 km of Atarfe. The closest is Monasterio de San Jerónimo (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Atarfe

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Atarfe. The closest is Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Atarfe

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Atarfe. The closest is Playa del Tesorillo (67 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Atarfe

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Atarfe. The closest is Embalse de Colomera (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Atarfe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Atarfe
  2. 3 km Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira · heritage site, Granada
  3. 12 km Villa Romana de Híjar En Las Gabias · heritage site, Granada
  4. 9 km Monasterio de San Jerónimo · church, Granada
  5. 1 km Basílica de San Juan de Dios · church, Granada
  6. 1 km Palacio Müller · heritage site, Granada
  7. 11 km Back to Atarfe

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Atarfe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4195Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints616Cuevas y Cruces de la Sierra de la Alfaguara (18 km)
    Churches515Monasterio de San Jerónimo (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens514Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Granada (11 km)
    Beaches & coast09Playa del Tesorillo (67 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Embalse de Colomera (26 km)
    Museums37Casa-Museo Federico García Lorca (11 km)
    Other attractions26Monasterio de La Cartuja (11 km)
    Parks24Parque Federico García Lorca (11 km)
    Caves03Cueva de Nerja (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mezquita de Granada (12 km)
    Buddhist sites01Stupa Karma Guen (74 km)

    Atarfe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Atarfe?

    Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira (heritage site, about 3 km), Villa Romana de Híjar En Las Gabias (heritage site, about 10 km), Monasterio de La Cartuja (attraction, about 11 km), Monasterio de San Jerónimo (church, about 11 km), Basílica de San Juan de Dios (church, about 11 km), Palacio Müller (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Atarfe?

    Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira, about 3 km by road; Villa Romana de Híjar En Las Gabias (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Atarfe?

    Cuevas y Cruces de la Sierra de la Alfaguara, about 18 km by road; Sierra de Cogollos (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Atarfe?

    Monasterio de San Jerónimo, about 11 km by road; Basílica de San Juan de Dios (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Atarfe?

    Start in Atarfe, visit Zona Arqueológica de Medina Elvira, then Villa Romana de Híjar En Las Gabias, then Monasterio de San Jerónimo, then Basílica de San Juan de Dios, then Palacio Müller, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Atarfe?

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

    Towns near Atarfe

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