Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Canjáyar

Canjáyar is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 1,568 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints and 14 caves. The must-see places are Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (15 km), Yacimiento Los Millares (25 km) and Castillo de Gérgal (27 km).

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Canjáyar, Andalusia
Canjáyar, Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Canjáyar at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 1,568
Coordinates
37.0096° N, 2.7394° W
Places within 50 km
162 (29 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 and caves

Top places to visit near Canjáyar

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Forts & heritage near Canjáyar

64 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canjáyar. The closest is Castillo El Castillejo (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Canjáyar

42 churches within 100 km of Canjáyar. The closest is Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción (4 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Canjáyar

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Canjáyar. The closest is Montenegro (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Canjáyar

14 caves within 100 km of Canjáyar. The closest is Cueva del Cigarro (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Canjáyar

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Canjáyar. The closest is Balsa de Barjalí (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Canjáyar

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Canjáyar. The closest is Tabernas Desert (28 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada (42 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Canjáyar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canjáyar
  2. 1 km Castillo El Castillejo · heritage site, Almeria
  3. 4 km Santa María la Mayor · church, Almeria
  4. 6 km Ermita de Las Ánimas · church, Almeria
  5. 1 km Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción · church, Almeria
  6. 18 km Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación · church, Almeria
  7. 15 km Back to Canjáyar

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How to reach Canjáyar

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    Within 15 km of Canjáyar

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canjáyar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3464Castillo El Castillejo (1 km)
    Churches3542Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2938Montenegro (10 km)
    Other attractions1820Fuente de Felipe Ruiz (8 km)
    Caves1414Cueva del Cigarro (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1014Balsa de Barjalí (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Tabernas Desert (28 km)
    Parks68Parque de la Alpujarra (32 km)
    Beaches & coast37Cala de La Garrofa (36 km)
    Museums36Casa-palacio de Las Godoyas (14 km)
    Waterfalls44Las Canales (5 km)
    Treks22Castala - Cortijo Clavero (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla de San Andrés (95 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mezquita de Granada (97 km)

    Canjáyar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canjáyar?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (church, about 15 km), Castillo El Castillejo (heritage site, about 1 km), Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción (church, about 4 km), Santa María la Mayor (church, about 4 km), Ermita de Las Ánimas (church, about 4 km), Yacimiento Los Millares (heritage site, about 25 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 29 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 14 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Canjáyar?

    Castillo El Castillejo, about 1 km by road; Ermita de Las Ánimas (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Canjáyar?

    Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción, about 4 km by road; Santa María la Mayor (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Canjáyar?

    Montenegro, about 10 km by road; Cerro del Galayo (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canjáyar?

    Start in Canjáyar, visit Castillo El Castillejo, then Santa María la Mayor, then Ermita de Las Ánimas, then Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción, then Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canjáyar?

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

    Towns near Canjáyar

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