Castillo de NogalesCastillo de Higuera de VargasCastillo de Alconchel O de MirafloresDolmen El MilanoCastillo de Jerez de Los CaballerosErmita de San Isidro
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Barcarrota

Barcarrota is a town in Badajoz district, Extremadura, Spain of about 3,643 people. Within 50 km by road there are 80 places to visit: 46 forts & heritage, 7 churches and 17 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Nogales, Castillo de Higuera de Vargas and Castillo de Alconchel O de Miraflores.

38.5147° N, 6.8492° WPop. 3,643

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Within 30 km36 places
Within 50 km80
Must-see89
Notable140
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castillo de Nogales, heritage site near Barcarrota
Must-see

Castillo de Nogales

Heritage site · 15 km

Castillo de Higuera de Vargas, heritage site near Barcarrota
Must-see

Castillo de Higuera de Vargas

Heritage site · 17 km

Castillo de Alconchel O de Miraflores, heritage site near Barcarrota
Must-see

Castillo de Alconchel O de Miraflores

Heritage site · 24 km

Places near Barcarrota by type

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One day from Barcarrota

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:32 pm

121 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Barcarrota
  2. Castillo de Nogalesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ermita de San Isidroheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castillo de Jerez de Los Caballerosheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castillo de Higuera de Vargasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castillo de Alconchel O de Mirafloresheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Barcarrota
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Barcarrota?

Castillo de Nogales (heritage site, about 15 km), Castillo de Higuera de Vargas (heritage site, about 17 km), Castillo de Alconchel O de Miraflores (heritage site, about 24 km), Dolmen El Milano (attraction, about 5 km), Castillo de Jerez de Los Caballeros (heritage site, about 28 km), Ermita de San Isidro (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

80 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Barcarrota?

Ermita de San Isidro, about 8 km by road; Castillo de Nogales (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Barcarrota?

Iglesia de San Bartolomé, about 28 km by road; Capilla del Espíritu Santo (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Barcarrota?

Start in Barcarrota, visit Castillo de Nogales, then Ermita de San Isidro, then Castillo de Jerez de Los Caballeros, then Castillo de Higuera de Vargas, then Castillo de Alconchel O de Miraflores, and drive back — about 121 km by road in all.