Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Cox

Cox is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 6,411 people. Within 50 km by road there are 78 places to visit — 29 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 9 museums and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sierra de Callosa (3 km), Serra de Crevillent (20 km) and Cristo de la Expiración (25 km).

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

Cox at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 6,411
Coordinates
38.1416° N, 0.8874° W
Places within 50 km
78 (36 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 Cox

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

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cox. The closest is Castillo de Santa Bárbara (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cox

29 churches within 100 km of Cox. The closest is Convento del Carmen (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cox

15 museums within 100 km of Cox. The closest is Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cox

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

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cox

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cox. The closest is Sierra de Callosa (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Cox

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cox. The closest is Platja del Cura (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cox

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cox
  2. 1 km Convento del Carmen · church, Alacant / Alicante
  3. 20 km Serra de Crevillent · viewpoint, Region of Murcia
  4. 20 km Iglesia de San Juan Bautista · church, Alacant / Alicante
  5. 1 km Castillo de Santa Bárbara · heritage site, Alacant / Alicante
  6. 3 km Sierra de Callosa · viewpoint, Region of Murcia
  7. 3 km Back to Cox

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How to reach Cox

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    Within 15 km of Cox

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cox by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2998Castillo de Santa Bárbara (1 km)
    Churches2029Convento del Carmen (1 km)
    Museums915Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens415El Fondo Natural Park (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints314Sierra de Callosa (3 km)
    Beaches & coast210Platja del Cura (33 km)
    Parks68Palmeral de San Antón (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves17La Cantera (45 km)
    Caves36Cueva del Perro (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Embalse de La Pedrera (15 km)
    Other attractions02Faro del Estacio (58 km)
    Waterfalls01Monumento Natural Salto del Usero (88 km)

    Cox: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cox?

    Sierra de Callosa (viewpoint, about 3 km), Serra de Crevillent (viewpoint, about 20 km), Convento del Carmen (church, about 1 km), Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (church, about 1 km), Castillo de Santa Bárbara (heritage site, about 1 km), Cox Castle (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    78 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 9 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cox?

    Castillo de Santa Bárbara, about 1 km by road; Cox Castle (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cox?

    Convento del Carmen, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Cox?

    Museo del Cáñamo Roque Francisco Albert Lucas, about 4 km by road; Casa Museo Miguel Hernández (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cox?

    Start in Cox, visit Convento del Carmen, then Serra de Crevillent, then Iglesia de San Juan Bautista, then Castillo de Santa Bárbara, then Sierra de Callosa, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cox?

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

    Towns near Cox

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