Valencia district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Canals

Canals is a town in Valencia district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 13,941 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 55 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 4 beaches & coast and 5 museums. The must-see places are Castell de Montesa (8 km), Museu Almodí (8 km) and Castell de Xàtiva (8 km).

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Canals, Valencian Community
Canals, Valencia district, Valencian Community, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Canals at a glance

Location
Valencia district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 13,941
Coordinates
38.9625° N, 0.5844° W
Places within 50 km
91 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Canals

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

124 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canals. The closest is Castell de Montesa (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Canals

36 churches within 100 km of Canals. The closest is Església de Sant Feliu (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Canals

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Canals. The closest is Ducal Palace of the Borja (44 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Canals

18 museums within 100 km of Canals. The closest is Museu Almodí (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Canals

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Canals. The closest is La Glorieta (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Canals

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Canals. The closest is Montcabrer (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Montcabrer · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~30 km · Must-see
  • El Mondúver · viewpoint · Valencia · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Cim de la Safor · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Alto del Buitre · viewpoint · Valencia · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Aitana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~56 km · Must-see
  • Puntal del Mugrón · viewpoint · Valencia · ~62 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Canals

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canals
  2. 8 km Castell de Montesa · heritage site, Valencia
  3. 15 km Museu Almodí · museum, Valencia
  4. 1 km Hospital Reial · museum, Valencia
  5. 1 km Església de Sant Feliu · church, Valencia
  6. 1 km Castell de Xàtiva · heritage site, Valencia
  7. 8 km Back to Canals

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How to reach Canals

    All places near Canals by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canals by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage55124Castell de Montesa (8 km)
    Churches1436Església de Sant Feliu (8 km)
    Beaches & coast423Ducal Palace of the Borja (44 km)
    Museums518Museu Almodí (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens218La Glorieta (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints413Montcabrer (30 km)
    Caves611Cova Negra (9 km)
    Parks07Parc Central (72 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Albufera of Gaianes (30 km)
    Buddhist sites02Monestir del Puig de Santa Maria (92 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Illa del Portitxol (93 km)
    Other attractions01Monestir de Sant Miquel Dels Reis (78 km)

    Canals: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canals?

    Castell de Montesa (heritage site, about 8 km), Museu Almodí (museum, about 8 km), Castell de Xàtiva (heritage site, about 8 km), Església de Sant Feliu (church, about 8 km), Hospital Reial (museum, about 8 km), Cova Negra (cave, about 9 km).

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

    91 places on Spotwander: 55 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 4 beaches & coast, 5 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Canals?

    Castell de Montesa, about 8 km by road; Castell de Xàtiva (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Canals?

    Església de Sant Feliu, about 8 km by road; Parroquia Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Canals?

    Ducal Palace of the Borja, about 44 km by road; Platja de Xeraco (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canals?

    Start in Canals, visit Castell de Montesa, then Museu Almodí, then Hospital Reial, then Església de Sant Feliu, then Castell de Xàtiva, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canals?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Canals

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