Places to visit near

Besalú

Besalú is a town in Girona district, Catalonia, Spain of about 2,213 people. Within 50 km by road there are 279 places to visit: 115 hill stations & viewpoints, 92 churches and 53 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Sant Pere, Sant Martí and Sant Sepulcre de Palera.

42.1989° N, 2.6995° EPop. 2,213

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Within 30 km192 places
Within 50 km279
Must-see279
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Besalú

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:54 pm

36 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 Besalú
  2. Mare de Déu del Guilarchurch · 30 min
  3. Castell de Rocaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Arbreda Cavecave · 1 hrs
  5. Castell de Dosquersheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sant Feliuchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Besalú
Today’s loopBesalúStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Besalú?

Sant Pere (church, about 1 km), Sant Martí (church, about 1 km), Sant Sepulcre de Palera (church, about 3 km), Mare de Déu del Guilar (church, about 5 km), Sant Silvestre del Mor (church, about 5 km), Castell de Dosquers (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

279 places on Spotwander: 115 hill stations & viewpoints, 92 churches, 53 forts & heritage, 7 museums, 3 caves.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Besalú?

El Montcal, about 6 km by road; El Castellot (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Besalú?

Sant Pere, about 1 km by road; Sant Martí (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Besalú?

Start in Besalú, visit Mare de Déu del Guilar, then Castell de Roca, then Arbreda Cave, then Castell de Dosquers, then Sant Feliu, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.