Asturias district, Asturias, Spain

Places to visit near Candás

Candás is a town in Asturias district, Asturias, Spain, home to about 7,193 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 20 museums and 23 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Iglesia de Santa María (4 km), Iglesia de Santa María (5 km) and Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias (12 km).

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Candás, Asturias
Candás, Asturias district, Asturias, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Candás at a glance

Location
Asturias district, Asturias, Spain
Population
about 7,193
Coordinates
43.5892° N, 5.7674° W
Places within 50 km
179 (86 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 Candás

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

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Candás. The closest is Ca Polledo (2 km); the best-known is Elogio del Horizonte (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Candás

67 churches within 100 km of Candás. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Candás

25 museums within 100 km of Candás. The closest is Museo Marítimo de Asturias (4 km); the best-known is Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Candás

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Candás. The closest is Palmera Beach (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Candás

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Candás. The closest is Campa Torres (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Candás

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Candás. The closest is Embalse de La Granda (10 km); the best-known is Embalse de San Andrés de Los Tacones (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Candás

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 Candás
  2. 4 km Iglesia de Santa María · church, Asturias
  3. 7 km Iglesia de Santa María · church, Asturias
  4. 14 km Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias · museum, Asturias
  5. 1 km Pozu de La Barquera · heritage site, Asturias
  6. 1 km Elogio del Horizonte · heritage site, Asturias
  7. 12 km Back to Candás

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Candás by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6277Ca Polledo (2 km)
    Churches4367Iglesia de Santa María (4 km)
    Museums2025Museo Marítimo de Asturias (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2324Palmera Beach (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints611Campa Torres (7 km)
    Other attractions99Puerto Deportivo de Gijón (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Embalse de La Granda (10 km)
    Caves26Cave of Las Caldas (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Jardín Botánico Atlántico (18 km)
    Parks44Parque de la Fábrica de Gas (14 km)
    Treks12Northern Route (Asturia) (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Ría de Avilés (16 km)

    Candás: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Candás?

    Iglesia de Santa María (church, about 4 km), Iglesia de Santa María (church, about 5 km), Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias (museum, about 12 km), Elogio del Horizonte (heritage site, about 12 km), Pozu de La Barquera (heritage site, about 12 km), Museo Casa Natal de Jovellanos (museum, about 12 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 43 churches, 20 museums, 23 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Candás?

    Ca Polledo, about 2 km by road; Escueles de Perlora (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Candás?

    Iglesia de Santa María, about 4 km by road; Iglesia de Santa María (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Candás?

    Museo Marítimo de Asturias, about 4 km by road; Acuario de Gijón (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Candás?

    Start in Candás, visit Iglesia de Santa María, then Iglesia de Santa María, then Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias, then Pozu de La Barquera, then Elogio del Horizonte, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Candás?

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

    Towns near Candás

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