Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Chercos

Chercos is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 285 people. Within 50 km by road there are 189 places to visit — 33 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 33 caves and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Calar Alto (31 km), Fort Bravo / Texas Hollywood (34 km) and Castillo de Gérgal (35 km).

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

Chercos at a glance

Location
Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 285
Coordinates
37.2545° N, 2.2666° W
Places within 50 km
189 (8 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 Chercos

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Forts & heritage near Chercos

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chercos. The closest is Castillo de Tahal (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chercos

56 churches within 100 km of Chercos. The closest is Iglesia de Santa María (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Chercos

33 caves within 100 km of Chercos. The closest is Cueva de la Paloma (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chercos

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chercos. The closest is Cerro del Mojón (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Chercos

18 museums within 100 km of Chercos. The closest is Museo de Historia Ecológica de Almería (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chercos

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chercos. The closest is Paraje Natural Karst En Yesos de Sorbas (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chercos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chercos
  2. 1 km Iglesia de Santa María · church, Almeria
  3. 3 km Parque Temático de la Piedra Seca · museum, Almeria
  4. 1 km Museo de Historia Ecológica de Almería · museum, Almeria
  5. 1 km Nuestra Señora del Rosario · church, Almeria
  6. 2 km Castillo de Tahal · heritage site, Almeria
  7. 4 km Back to Chercos

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    Places near Chercos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3358Castillo de Tahal (4 km)
    Churches4956Iglesia de Santa María (1 km)
    Caves3333Cueva de la Paloma (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2324Cerro del Mojón (4 km)
    Other attractions1719Fuente El Molinillo (26 km)
    Museums1618Museo de Historia Ecológica de Almería (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Paraje Natural Karst En Yesos de Sorbas (30 km)
    Beaches & coast15Playa de Garrucha (50 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35Embalse de Isabel II (40 km)
    Parks34Área de Descanso Acueducto Los Arcos (11 km)
    Treks22Sendero del Talco (25 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla de San Andrés (56 km)
    Waterfalls22Cascada Seca de Ivonne (36 km)
    Buddhist sites11Convento de San José (39 km)

    Chercos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chercos?

    Iglesia de Santa María (church, about 1 km), Nuestra Señora del Rosario (church, about 3 km), Museo de Historia Ecológica de Almería (museum, about 3 km), Parque Temático de la Piedra Seca (museum, about 3 km), Castillo de Tahal (heritage site, about 4 km), Cerro del Mojón (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

    189 places on Spotwander: 33 forts & heritage, 49 churches, 33 caves, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chercos?

    Castillo de Tahal, about 4 km by road; Los Arcos (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chercos?

    Iglesia de Santa María, about 1 km by road; Nuestra Señora del Rosario (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Chercos?

    Cueva de la Paloma, about 23 km by road; Cueva del Gato (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chercos?

    Start in Chercos, visit Iglesia de Santa María, then Parque Temático de la Piedra Seca, then Museo de Historia Ecológica de Almería, then Nuestra Señora del Rosario, then Castillo de Tahal, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chercos?

    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 Chercos

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