Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Avilés

Avilés is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 84,242 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 78 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 23 beaches & coast and 15 museums. The must-see places are Palacio de Maqua (1 km), Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (1 km) and Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés (1 km).

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Avilés, Asturias
Avilés, Asturias district, Asturias, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Avilés at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 84,242
Coordinates
43.5547° N, 5.9248° W
Places within 50 km
186 (85 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Avilés

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Avilés: 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 Avilés

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Avilés. The closest is Balsera Palace (1 km); the best-known is Palacio de Maqua (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Avilés

67 churches within 100 km of Avilés. The closest is Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Avilés

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Avilés. The closest is Playa de San Balandrán (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Avilés

20 museums within 100 km of Avilés. The closest is Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Avilés

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Avilés. The closest is Monte Xagó (7 km); the best-known is Monte Naranco (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Avilés

9 caves within 100 km of Avilés. The closest is Gruta de Arbedales (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Avilés

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

  1. Start in Avilés
  2. 1 km Palacio de Maqua · heritage site, Asturias
  3. 1 km Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés · museum, Asturias
  4. 1 km Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos · church, Asturias
  5. 1 km Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre · museum, Asturias
  6. 1 km Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés · heritage site, Asturias
  7. 0 km Back to Avilés

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How to reach Avilés

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Avilés by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7893Balsera Palace (1 km)
    Churches4467Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2323Playa de San Balandrán (4 km)
    Museums1520Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Monte Xagó (7 km)
    Caves59Gruta de Arbedales (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Reserva Natural Parcial de la Ría de Villaviciosa (53 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Embalse de Tresona / Trasona (5 km)
    Parks33Parque de Ferrera (1 km)
    Other attractions33Pozo Maestro de la Mina de Arnao (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Ría de Avilés (3 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascada de Friera (9 km)
    Treks11Northern Route (Asturia) (19 km)

    Avilés: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Avilés?

    Palacio de Maqua (heritage site, about 1 km), Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés (museum, about 1 km), Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos (church, about 1 km), Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre (museum, about 1 km), Castillo de Gauzón (Archaeological Remains) (heritage site, about 3 km).

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

    186 places on Spotwander: 78 forts & heritage, 44 churches, 23 beaches & coast, 15 museums, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Avilés?

    Balsera Palace, about 1 km by road; Palacio de Maqua (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Avilés?

    Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos, about 1 km by road; San Lorenzo de Cortina (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Avilés?

    Playa de San Balandrán, about 4 km by road; Playa de El Espartal (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Avilés?

    Start in Avilés, visit Palacio de Maqua, then Museo de la Historia Urbana de Avilés, then Iglesia de Los Padres Franciscanos, then Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, then Teatro Armando Palacio Valdés, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Avilés?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Avilés

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