Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain

Places to visit near Biel

Biel is a town in Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain, home to about 215 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Castle of Ruesta (31 km), San Caprasio (33 km) and Castillo de Loarre (35 km).

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Biel, Aragon
Biel, Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Biel at a glance

Location
Zaragoza district, Aragon, Spain
Population
about 215
Coordinates
42.3876° N, 0.9415° W
Places within 50 km
90 (18 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 Biel

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

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Biel. The closest is Castillo de Biel (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Biel

51 churches within 100 km of Biel. The closest is Iglesia de El Salvador (Luesia) (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Biel

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Biel. The closest is Santo Domingo (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Biel

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Biel. The closest is Embalse de La Peña (22 km); the best-known is Presa de Yesa (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Biel

12 caves within 100 km of Biel. The closest is Cueva I Caloyo (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Biel

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Biel. The closest is Reserva Natural de la Foz de Benasa (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Biel

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Biel
  2. 1 km Castillo de Biel · heritage site, Zaragoza
  3. 1 km Torre de Biel · heritage site, Navarre
  4. 3 km Pozas Arba de Biel · waterfall, Zaragoza
  5. 1 km Poza de Calistro · waterfall, Zaragoza
  6. 3 km Pozo Tronco · waterfall, Zaragoza
  7. 1 km Back to Biel

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From travellers near Biel

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How to reach Biel

    All places near Biel by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Biel by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2365Castillo de Biel (1 km)
    Churches3951Iglesia de El Salvador (Luesia) (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints841Santo Domingo (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs314Embalse de La Peña (22 km)
    Caves1112Cueva I Caloyo (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Reserva Natural de la Foz de Benasa (46 km)
    Waterfalls33Pozo Tronco (1 km)
    Museums12Casa Natal de Santiago Ramón y Cajal (19 km)
    Other attractions12Mallos de Riglos (24 km)
    Treks01Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (70 km)

    Biel: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Biel?

    Castillo de Biel (heritage site, about 1 km), Torre de Biel (heritage site, about 1 km), Pozo Tronco (waterfall, about 1 km), Pozas Arba de Biel (waterfall, about 3 km), Poza de Calistro (waterfall, about 4 km), Santo Domingo (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Biel?

    Castillo de Biel, about 1 km by road; Torre de Biel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Biel?

    Iglesia de El Salvador (Luesia), about 9 km by road; Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Biel?

    Santo Domingo, about 8 km by road; Collada de Xavier (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Biel?

    Start in Biel, visit Castillo de Biel, then Torre de Biel, then Pozas Arba de Biel, then Poza de Calistro, then Pozo Tronco, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Biel?

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

    Towns near Biel

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