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Benissa

Benissa is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain of about 13,221 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit: 44 forts & heritage, 15 churches and 23 caves. The must-see places are Castell d'Aixa, Castellet de l'Ocaive and Cova del Mançano.

38.7149° N, 0.0485° EPop. 13,221

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Within 30 km90 places
Within 50 km126
Must-see155
Notable54
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Benissa

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

55 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 Benissa
  2. Castell d'Aixaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cova del Mançanocave · 1 hrs
  4. Castillo del Mascaratheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Platja de la Fossabeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castell de Morairaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Benissa
Today’s loopBenissaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Benissa?

Castell d'Aixa (heritage site, about 9 km), Castellet de l'Ocaive (heritage site, about 10 km), Cova del Mançano (cave, about 10 km), Castell de Moraira (heritage site, about 10 km), Platja de la Fossa (beach, about 10 km), Cala el Racó (beach, about 11 km).

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

126 places on Spotwander: 44 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 23 caves, 19 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Benissa?

Ermita Dels Lleus, about 6 km by road; Casanova (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Benissa?

Església de la Puríssima Xiqueta, about 1 km by road; Ermita de Santa Anna (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Benissa?

Start in Benissa, visit Castell d'Aixa, then Cova del Mançano, then Castillo del Mascarat, then Platja de la Fossa, then Castell de Moraira, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.