Huesca district, Aragon, Spain

Places to visit near Biescas

Biescas is a town in Huesca district, Aragon, Spain. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches and 10 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Fuerte Santa Elena (5 km), Iglesia de San Bartolomé (5 km) and Iglesia de Santa Eulalia (5 km).

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Biescas at a glance

Location
Huesca district, Aragon, Spain
Coordinates
42.6290° N, 0.3214° W
Places within 50 km
68 (68 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Biescas

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Biescas: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Biescas

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Biescas. The closest is Tirolina Valle de Tena (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Biescas

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Biescas. The closest is Ibon de Astun (Truchas) (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Biescas

31 churches within 100 km of Biescas. The closest is Iglesia de San Bartolomé (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Biescas

29 forts & heritage within 100 km of Biescas. The closest is Fuerte Santa Elena (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Biescas

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Biescas. The closest is Punta de Treserols / Monte Perdido (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Biescas

6 museums within 100 km of Biescas. The closest is Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Huesca (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Biescas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Biescas
  2. 5 km Fuerte Santa Elena · heritage site, Huesca
  3. 4 km Tirolina Valle de Tena · viewpoint, Huesca
  4. 9 km Iglesia de San Bartolomé · church, Huesca
  5. 11 km Torre del Moro ó Susín · heritage site, Huesca
  6. 5 km Iglesia de Santa Eulalia · church, Huesca
  7. 5 km Back to Biescas

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Biescas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2872Tirolina Valle de Tena (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1435Ibon de Astun (Truchas) (31 km)
    Churches931Iglesia de San Bartolomé (5 km)
    Forts & heritage1029Fuerte Santa Elena (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Punta de Treserols / Monte Perdido (37 km)
    Museums06Museo Arqueológico Provincial de Huesca (68 km)
    Caves15Gruta Casteret (31 km)
    Waterfalls33La Grande Cascade de Gavarnie (34 km)
    Parks03Jardin Massey (94 km)
    Treks11Sentier des Pistes de Fond du Somport (32 km)
    Other attractions01La Chaîne des Pyrénées (96 km)

    Biescas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Biescas?

    Fuerte Santa Elena (heritage site, about 5 km), Iglesia de San Bartolomé (church, about 5 km), Iglesia de Santa Eulalia (church, about 5 km), Tirolina Valle de Tena (viewpoint, about 8 km), Torre del Moro ó Susín (heritage site, about 10 km), Iglesia de San Pedro de Lárrede (church, about 10 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Biescas?

    Tirolina Valle de Tena, about 8 km by road; La Garcipollera (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Biescas?

    Ibon de Astun (Truchas), about 31 km by road; Lac Nere (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Biescas?

    Iglesia de San Bartolomé, about 5 km by road; Iglesia de Santa Eulalia (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Biescas?

    Start in Biescas, visit Fuerte Santa Elena, then Tirolina Valle de Tena, then Iglesia de San Bartolomé, then Torre del Moro ó Susín, then Iglesia de Santa Eulalia, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Biescas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Biescas

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