Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Comares

Comares is a town in Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 1,463 people. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 39 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castillo de Comares (1 km), Stupa Karma Guen (11 km) and Parque Natural Montes de Málaga (17 km).

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Comares, Andalusia
Comares, Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Comares at a glance

Location
Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 1,463
Coordinates
36.8493° N, 4.2466° W
Places within 50 km
96 (85 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

Top places to visit near Comares

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

106 forts & heritage within 100 km of Comares. The closest is Castillo de Comares (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Comares

18 churches within 100 km of Comares. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (5 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Comares

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Comares. The closest is Monte de San Antón (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Comares

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Comares. The closest is Parque Natural Montes de Málaga (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Comares

15 museums within 100 km of Comares. The closest is Museo de la Pasa (7 km); the best-known is Museo de Vélez-Málaga (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Comares

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Comares. The closest is Playa del Peñón del Cuervo (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Comares

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Comares
  2. 1 km Castillo de Comares · heritage site, Malaga
  3. 11 km Stupa Karma Guen · stupa, Malaga
  4. 9 km Museo de Vélez-Málaga · museum, Malaga
  5. 33 km Parque Natural Montes de Málaga · nature spot, Malaga
  6. 9 km Tumbas Visigodas Peñas de Cabrera · heritage site, Malaga
  7. 17 km Back to Comares

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Comares by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage39106Castillo de Comares (1 km)
    Churches818Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1018Monte de San Antón (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens816Parque Natural Montes de Málaga (17 km)
    Museums915Museo de la Pasa (7 km)
    Beaches & coast514Playa del Peñón del Cuervo (21 km)
    Parks69Parque Forestal de El Morlaco (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Presa de La Viñuela (9 km)
    Caves45Cuevas de Romo (4 km)
    Other attractions35Bullring La Malagueta (26 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Mezquita de Al-ándalus (28 km)
    Buddhist sites12Stupa Karma Guen (11 km)
    Treks01Caminito del Rey (60 km)
    Waterfalls01Las Cascades De Calahonda (73 km)

    Comares: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Comares?

    Castillo de Comares (heritage site, about 1 km), Stupa Karma Guen (stupa, about 11 km), Parque Natural Montes de Málaga (nature spot, about 17 km), Tumbas Visigodas Peñas de Cabrera (heritage site, about 17 km), Museo de Vélez-Málaga (museum, about 18 km), Iglesia de Santa María la Mayor (church, about 18 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 8 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Comares?

    Castillo de Comares, about 1 km by road; Torre de Atalaya (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Comares?

    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, about 5 km by road; Ermita de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Comares?

    Monte de San Antón, about 19 km by road; Peña Negra (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Comares?

    Start in Comares, visit Castillo de Comares, then Stupa Karma Guen, then Museo de Vélez-Málaga, then Parque Natural Montes de Málaga, then Tumbas Visigodas Peñas de Cabrera, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Comares?

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

    Towns near Comares

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