Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Bérchules

Bérchules is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 803 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mezquita de Busquìstar (14 km), Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada (17 km) and Pico de Mulhacén (17 km).

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Bérchules, Andalusia
Bérchules, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bérchules at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 803
Coordinates
36.9768° N, 3.1907° W
Places within 50 km
116 (33 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

Top places to visit near Bérchules

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Forts & heritage near Bérchules

75 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bérchules. The closest is Puente Romano (5 km); the best-known is Mezquita de Busquìstar (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Bérchules

39 churches within 100 km of Bérchules. The closest is Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bérchules

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bérchules. The closest is La Contraviesa (9 km); the best-known is Pico de Mulhacén (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bérchules

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bérchules. The closest is Laguna de la Mosca (18 km); the best-known is Embalse de Beninar (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bérchules

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bérchules. The closest is Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Bérchules

9 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bérchules. The closest is Playa de La Mamola (34 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Bérchules

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 105 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bérchules
  2. 1 km Iglesia de San Juan Bautista · church, Granada
  3. 22 km Embalse de Beninar · lake, Almeria
  4. 28 km Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada · nature spot, Granada
  5. 23 km Pico de Mulhacén · viewpoint, Granada
  6. 17 km Mezquita de Busquìstar · heritage site, Granada
  7. 14 km Back to Bérchules

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How to reach Bérchules

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    Within 15 km of Bérchules

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bérchules by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2375Puente Romano (5 km)
    Churches3039Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1625La Contraviesa (9 km)
    Other attractions1417Fuente de Los Manzanos (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1215Laguna de la Mosca (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada (17 km)
    Beaches & coast39Playa de La Mamola (34 km)
    Waterfalls88El Chorreón (14 km)
    Caves56Tumba de Muley Hacén (17 km)
    Parks05Carmen de Los Mártires (52 km)
    Museums04Abadía del Sacromonte (52 km)
    Treks11Laroles-Puerto de la Ragua (22 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita de Granada (53 km)

    Bérchules: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bérchules?

    Mezquita de Busquìstar (heritage site, about 14 km), Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada (nature spot, about 17 km), Pico de Mulhacén (viewpoint, about 17 km), Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (church, about 1 km), Embalse de Beninar (lake, about 22 km), Fuente de Los Manzanos (attraction, about 4 km).

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

    116 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 other attractions, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bérchules?

    Puente Romano, about 5 km by road; Castillo de Golco (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bérchules?

    Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Santa Ana (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bérchules?

    La Contraviesa, about 9 km by road; Alto de Las Chorreras (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bérchules?

    Start in Bérchules, visit Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, then Embalse de Beninar, then Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, then Pico de Mulhacén, then Mezquita de Busquìstar, and drive back — about 105 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bérchules?

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

    Towns near Bérchules

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