Granada district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Darro

Darro is a town in Granada district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 1,500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 15 caves. The must-see places are Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría (2 km), Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá (4 km) and Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta (14 km).

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Darro, Andalusia
Darro, Granada district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Darro at a glance

Location
Granada district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 1,500
Coordinates
37.3499° N, 3.2946° W
Places within 50 km
98 (55 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 Darro

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

98 forts & heritage within 100 km of Darro. The closest is Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Darro

25 churches within 100 km of Darro. The closest is Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (1 km); the best-known is Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Darro

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Darro. The closest is Surco Intrabético (14 km); the best-known is Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Darro

15 caves within 100 km of Darro. The closest is Cueva Horá (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Darro

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Darro. The closest is Cárcavas de Marchal (12 km); the best-known is Monumento Natural Cueva de Las Ventanas (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Darro

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Darro. The closest is Embalse de Francisco Abellán (6 km); the best-known is Embalse de Quéntar (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Darro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 47 km on the road.

  1. Start in Darro
  2. 2 km Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría · heritage site, Granada
  3. 2 km Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá · heritage site, Granada
  4. 19 km Palacio de Los Condes de Villa Alegre · heritage site, Granada
  5. 1 km Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix · church, Granada
  6. 9 km Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta · viewpoint, Granada
  7. 14 km Back to Darro

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    Within 15 km of Darro

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Darro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3498Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría (2 km)
    Churches1525Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1016Surco Intrabético (14 km)
    Caves1515Cueva Horá (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614Cárcavas de Marchal (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Embalse de Francisco Abellán (6 km)
    Other attractions67Fuente de la Tía Ana (17 km)
    Beaches & coast07Playa de La Mamola (84 km)
    Museums66Centro Paleontológico Fonelas P-1 (13 km)
    Parks24Carmen de Los Mártires (41 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Mezquita de Granada (40 km)

    Darro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Darro?

    Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría (heritage site, about 2 km), Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá (heritage site, about 4 km), Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta (viewpoint, about 14 km), Palacio de Los Condes de Villa Alegre (heritage site, about 19 km), Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix (church, about 19 km), Mirador de Sierra Arana (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 15 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 caves, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Darro?

    Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría, about 2 km by road; Castillo de Darro (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Darro?

    Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Anunciación (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Darro?

    Surco Intrabético, about 14 km by road; Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Darro?

    Start in Darro, visit Necrópolis Megalítica de Panoría, then Yacimiento Arqueológico de Cueva Horá, then Palacio de Los Condes de Villa Alegre, then Catedral de la Encarnación de Guadix, then Beas de Guadix-Molino la Cuesta, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Darro?

    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 Darro

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