Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Balones

Balones is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 169 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 66 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 23 caves and 9 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Castell de Seta (3 km), Castell de Travadell (3 km) and Torre d'Almudaina (4 km).

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Balones, Valencian Community
Balones, Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Balones at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 169
Coordinates
38.7373° N, 0.3432° W
Places within 50 km
135 (111 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and caves

Top places to visit near Balones

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

93 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balones. The closest is Caseta de la Neu (3 km); the best-known is Castell de Seta (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Balones

25 churches within 100 km of Balones. The closest is Església de Sant Josep de Millena (2 km); the best-known is Església del Salvador de Cocentaina (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Balones

24 caves within 100 km of Balones. The closest is Coves de Sant Francesc (1 km); the best-known is Cova de l'Or (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Balones

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Balones. The closest is Terra Natura (32 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balones

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balones. The closest is Aitana (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Aitana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Montcabrer · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Cim de la Safor · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~19 km · Must-see
  • El Puigcampana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Cabeçó d'Or · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~30 km · Must-see
  • El Mondúver · viewpoint · Valencia · ~39 km · Must-see

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Museums near Balones

11 museums within 100 km of Balones. The closest is MuBoma (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Balones

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 24 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balones
  2. 3 km Castell de Seta · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  3. 5 km Castell de Margarida · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  4. 5 km Castell de Planes · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  5. 4 km Torre d'Almudaina · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  6. 4 km Castell de Travadell · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  7. 3 km Back to Balones

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From travellers near Balones

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How to reach Balones

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    Within 15 km of Balones

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Balones by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6693Caseta de la Neu (3 km)
    Churches1225Església de Sant Josep de Millena (2 km)
    Caves2324Coves de Sant Francesc (1 km)
    Beaches & coast919Terra Natura (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints712Aitana (15 km)
    Museums511MuBoma (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710La Glorieta (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Embassament de Beniarrés (10 km)
    Parks04Parc de Lo Morant (54 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Illa del Descobridor (61 km)
    Waterfalls22El Saltet (1 km)

    Balones: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Balones?

    Castell de Seta (heritage site, about 3 km), Castell de Travadell (heritage site, about 3 km), Torre d'Almudaina (heritage site, about 4 km), Castell de Planes (heritage site, about 7 km), Castell de Margarida (heritage site, about 7 km), Torre del Pla de la Casa (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 66 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 23 caves, 9 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Balones?

    Caseta de la Neu, about 3 km by road; Castell de Seta (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Balones?

    Església de Sant Josep de Millena, about 2 km by road; Església de la Puríssima Concepció (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Balones?

    Coves de Sant Francesc, about 1 km by road; Cova de les Raboses (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Balones?

    Start in Balones, visit Castell de Seta, then Castell de Margarida, then Castell de Planes, then Torre d'Almudaina, then Castell de Travadell, and drive back — about 24 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Balones?

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

    Towns near Balones

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