Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Cocentaina

Cocentaina is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 11,467 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 6 beaches & coast and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Església del Salvador de Cocentaina (1 km), Palau Comtal de Cocentaina (1 km) and Santa Bárbara (1 km).

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Cocentaina at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 11,467
Coordinates
38.7398° N, 0.4398° W
Places within 50 km
123 (109 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cocentaina

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

95 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cocentaina. The closest is Palau Comtal de Cocentaina (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cocentaina

26 churches within 100 km of Cocentaina. The closest is Església del Salvador de Cocentaina (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cocentaina

19 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cocentaina. The closest is Terra Natura (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cocentaina

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cocentaina. The closest is Montcabrer (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Montcabrer · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Aitana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Cim de la Safor · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Cabeçó d'Or · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~30 km · Must-see
  • El Puigcampana · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~33 km · Must-see
  • El Mondúver · viewpoint · Valencia · ~42 km · Must-see

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Museums near Cocentaina

13 museums within 100 km of Cocentaina. The closest is Museu Arqueològic I Etnològic del Comtat (1 km); the best-known is MuBoma (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Cocentaina

13 caves within 100 km of Cocentaina. The closest is Cova de Pere Mas (4 km); the best-known is Cova de l'Or (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cocentaina

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cocentaina
  2. 1 km Santa Bárbara · church, Alacant / Alicante
  3. 5 km Montcabrer · viewpoint, Alacant / Alicante
  4. 5 km Castell de Cocentaina · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  5. 1 km Palau Comtal de Cocentaina · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  6. 1 km Església del Salvador de Cocentaina · church, Alacant / Alicante
  7. 0 km Back to Cocentaina

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How to reach Cocentaina

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    Within 15 km of Cocentaina

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cocentaina by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6495Palau Comtal de Cocentaina (1 km)
    Churches1326Església del Salvador de Cocentaina (1 km)
    Beaches & coast619Terra Natura (40 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints614Montcabrer (6 km)
    Museums713Museu Arqueològic I Etnològic del Comtat (1 km)
    Caves1213Cova de Pere Mas (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens710La Glorieta (7 km)
    Parks15Parc de la Zona Nord (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Albufera of Gaianes (10 km)
    Other attractions33Estación de Tren (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Illa del Descobridor (71 km)
    Waterfalls11El Xorrador (7 km)

    Cocentaina: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cocentaina?

    Església del Salvador de Cocentaina (church, about 1 km), Palau Comtal de Cocentaina (heritage site, about 1 km), Santa Bárbara (church, about 1 km), Castell de Cocentaina (heritage site, about 1 km), Montcabrer (viewpoint, about 6 km), Castell de Penella (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    123 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 6 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cocentaina?

    Palau Comtal de Cocentaina, about 1 km by road; Castell de Cocentaina (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cocentaina?

    Església del Salvador de Cocentaina, about 1 km by road; Monestir de la Mare de Déu del Miracle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Cocentaina?

    Terra Natura, about 40 km by road; Ducal Palace of the Borja (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cocentaina?

    Start in Cocentaina, visit Santa Bárbara, then Montcabrer, then Castell de Cocentaina, then Palau Comtal de Cocentaina, then Església del Salvador de Cocentaina, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cocentaina?

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

    Towns near Cocentaina

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