Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Catral

Catral is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 6,147 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 11 museums and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sierra de Callosa (12 km), L'Alcúdia (16 km) and Serra de Crevillent (18 km).

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Catral, Valencian Community
Catral, Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Catral at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 6,147
Coordinates
38.1606° N, 0.8021° W
Places within 50 km
78 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Catral

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

104 forts & heritage within 100 km of Catral. The closest is Monumento al Campo de Concentracion de Albatera (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Catral

27 churches within 100 km of Catral. The closest is Iglesia de Los Santos Juanes (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Catral

17 museums within 100 km of Catral. The closest is Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas (10 km); the best-known is L'Alcúdia (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Catral

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Catral. The closest is El Fondo Natural Park (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Catral

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Catral. The closest is Sierra de Callosa (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Catral

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Catral. The closest is Platja del Cura (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Catral

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Catral
  2. 16 km L'Alcúdia · museum, Region of Murcia
  3. 18 km Serra de Crevillent · viewpoint, Region of Murcia
  4. 23 km Sierra de Callosa · viewpoint, Region of Murcia
  5. 9 km Monumento al Campo de Concentracion de Albatera · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  6. 4 km Iglesia de Los Santos Juanes · church, Alacant / Alicante
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How to reach Catral

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    Within 15 km of Catral

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Catral by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage27104Monumento al Campo de Concentracion de Albatera (4 km)
    Churches1727Iglesia de Los Santos Juanes (1 km)
    Museums1117Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens316El Fondo Natural Park (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints514Sierra de Callosa (12 km)
    Beaches & coast313Platja del Cura (29 km)
    Caves37Cueva del Perro (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17La Cantera (35 km)
    Parks55Plaza Béjar (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Pantà de Crevillent (14 km)
    Other attractions24Yacimiento Arqueológico de el Oral (16 km)
    Waterfalls01Monumento Natural Salto del Usero (97 km)

    Catral: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Catral?

    Sierra de Callosa (viewpoint, about 12 km), L'Alcúdia (museum, about 16 km), Serra de Crevillent (viewpoint, about 18 km), Iglesia de Los Santos Juanes (church, about 1 km), Monumento al Campo de Concentracion de Albatera (heritage site, about 4 km), El Fondo Natural Park (nature spot, about 6 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 17 churches, 11 museums, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Catral?

    Monumento al Campo de Concentracion de Albatera, about 4 km by road; Antiguo Hospital (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Catral?

    Iglesia de Los Santos Juanes, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Andrés (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Catral?

    Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas, about 10 km by road; Museu Escolar de Puçol (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Catral?

    Start in Catral, visit L'Alcúdia, then Serra de Crevillent, then Sierra de Callosa, then Monumento al Campo de Concentracion de Albatera, then Iglesia de Los Santos Juanes, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Catral?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Catral

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