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Chirivel

Chirivel is a town in Almeria district, Andalusia, Spain of about 1,816 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 34 churches and 33 caves. The must-see places are Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park, Castillo de Vélez-Blanco and Barranco León.

37.5953° N, 2.2684° WPop. 1,816

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see61
Notable169
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park, nature spot near Chirivel
Must-see

Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park

Nature spot · 22 km · Region of Murcia

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco, heritage site near Chirivel
Must-see

Castillo de Vélez-Blanco

Heritage site · 23 km

Barranco León, heritage site near Chirivel
Must-see

Barranco León

Heritage site · 28 km · Granada

Places near Chirivel by type

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One day from Chirivel

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:24 pm

96 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Chirivel
  2. Cueva del Cuartillico del Aguacave · 1 hrs
  3. Sierra de Orceviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Barranco Leónheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Castillo de Vélez-Blancoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Chirivel
Today’s loopChirivelStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chirivel?

Antiguo Lavadero Público (nature spot, about 1 km), Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Castillo de Vélez-Blanco (heritage site, about 23 km), Cueva del Cuartillico del Agua (cave, about 4 km), Sima del Roquez (cave, about 4 km), Barranco León (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 33 caves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Chirivel?

Santuario del Saliente, about 15 km by road; Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Chirivel?

Iglesia de San Bartolomé, about 11 km by road; Basílica (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chirivel?

Start in Chirivel, visit Cueva del Cuartillico del Agua, then Sierra de Orce, then Barranco León, then Sierra de María-Los Vélez Natural Park, then Castillo de Vélez-Blanco, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.