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Borrenes

Borrenes is a town in León district, Castile and León, Spain of about 452 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 62 churches, 25 forts & heritage and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castillo de Cornatel, Las Médulas and Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo.

42.4902° N, 6.7234° WPop. 452

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Within 30 km119 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see75
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Borrenes

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

72 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 Borrenes
  2. Las Médulasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monasterio de San Pedro de Montesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castillo de Ponferradaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Castro Ventosaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Borrenes
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Borrenes?

Castillo de Cornatel (heritage site, about 3 km), Las Médulas (heritage site, about 4 km), Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo (church, about 11 km), Castillo de Ponferrada (heritage site, about 15 km), Iglesia de San Andrés (church, about 15 km), Museo de la Radio (museum, about 15 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 62 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Borrenes?

Iglesia de San Miguel de Paradela de Muces, about 2 km by road; Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol de Dehesas (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Borrenes?

Castro de Orellán, about 3 km by road; Castillo de Cornatel (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Borrenes?

Start in Borrenes, visit Las Médulas, then Monasterio de San Pedro de Montes, then Castillo de Ponferrada, then Castro Ventosa, then Monasterio de Santa María de Carracedo, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.