Rioja district, Rioja, Spain

Places to visit near Autol

Autol is a town in Rioja district, Rioja, Spain, home to about 4,002 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 32 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 caves. The must-see places are Castle of Quel (5 km), Castillo de Arnedo (10 km) and Catedral de Santa María (12 km).

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Autol, Rioja
Autol, Rioja district, Rioja, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Autol at a glance

Location
Rioja district, Rioja, Spain
Population
about 4,002
Coordinates
42.2166° N, 2.0053° W
Places within 50 km
96 (23 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Autol

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Autol: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Autol

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Autol. The closest is Ermita de la Virgen de la Cueva de Autol (1 km); the best-known is Castle of Quel (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Autol

39 churches within 100 km of Autol. The closest is Catedral de Santa María (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Autol

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Autol. The closest is Yerga (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Autol

19 caves within 100 km of Autol. The closest is Las Cuevas de Arnedo (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Autol

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Autol. The closest is Pantano del Perdiguero (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Autol

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Autol. The closest is Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Autol

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Autol
  2. 21 km Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama · nature spot, Rioja
  3. 7 km Castillo de Préjano · heritage site, Rioja
  4. 10 km Castillo de Arnedo · heritage site, Rioja
  5. 5 km Castle of Quel · heritage site, Rioja
  6. 13 km Catedral de Santa María · church, Rioja
  7. 12 km Back to Autol

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Autol by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3271Ermita de la Virgen de la Cueva de Autol (1 km)
    Churches1939Catedral de Santa María (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1021Yerga (11 km)
    Caves1919Las Cuevas de Arnedo (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Pantano del Perdiguero (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (21 km)
    Waterfalls45Cascada de San Tuste (20 km)
    Parks14Parque de la Memoria de Sartaguda (24 km)
    Museums23Museo de la Verdura (13 km)
    Other attractions22Yacimiento Peña Portillo (29 km)

    Autol: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Autol?

    Castle of Quel (heritage site, about 5 km), Castillo de Arnedo (heritage site, about 10 km), Catedral de Santa María (church, about 12 km), Castillo de Préjano (heritage site, about 18 km), Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama (nature spot, about 21 km), Ermita de la Virgen de la Cueva de Autol (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 32 forts & heritage, 19 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 caves, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Autol?

    Ermita de la Virgen de la Cueva de Autol, about 1 km by road; Castle of Quel (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Autol?

    Catedral de Santa María, about 12 km by road; Iglesia de San Francisco (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Autol?

    Yerga, about 11 km by road; Gatún (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Autol?

    Start in Autol, visit Reserva de la Biosfera Valles del Leza, Jubera, Cidacos y Alhama, then Castillo de Préjano, then Castillo de Arnedo, then Castle of Quel, then Catedral de Santa María, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Autol?

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

    Towns near Autol

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