Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain

Places to visit near Elda

Elda is a town in Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain, home to about 55,168 people. Within 50 km by road there are 46 places to visit — 17 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 7 museums and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Port de Biar (20 km), Atalaya Castle (23 km) and Serra de Crevillent (28 km).

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Elda at a glance

Location
Alacant / Alicante district, Valencian Community, Spain
Population
about 55,168
Coordinates
38.4778° N, 0.7916° W
Places within 50 km
46 (38 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 museums

Top places to visit near Elda

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

100 forts & heritage within 100 km of Elda. The closest is Cruz de Los Caídos (1 km); the best-known is Port de Biar (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Elda

22 churches within 100 km of Elda. The closest is Santa Ana (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Elda

14 museums within 100 km of Elda. The closest is Museo Arqueológico de Elda (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Elda

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Elda. The closest is Serra de Crevillent (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Serra de Crevillent · viewpoint · Region of Murcia · ~28 km · Must-see
  • El Benacantil · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Serra Grossa · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Cabeçó d'Or · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Sierra de Callosa · viewpoint · Region of Murcia · ~51 km · Must-see
  • Montcabrer · viewpoint · Alacant / Alicante · ~51 km · Must-see

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Caves near Elda

13 caves within 100 km of Elda. The closest is La Caverna MyC (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Elda

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Elda. The closest is MARQ - Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Elda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Elda
  2. 1 km Museo Arqueológico de Elda · museum, Alacant / Alicante
  3. 20 km Port de Biar · heritage site, Region of Murcia
  4. 20 km Santa Ana · church, Alacant / Alicante
  5. 1 km La Caverna MyC · cave, Region of Murcia
  6. 1 km Plaza Gabriel Poveda · park, Alacant / Alicante
  7. 0 km Back to Elda

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From travellers near Elda

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How to reach Elda

    All places near Elda by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Elda by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage17100Cruz de Los Caídos (1 km)
    Churches322Santa Ana (1 km)
    Museums714Museo Arqueológico de Elda (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints414Serra de Crevillent (28 km)
    Caves213La Caverna MyC (1 km)
    Beaches & coast412MARQ - Museo Arqueológico de Alicante (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Microreserva de Flora Bec de L'àguila (30 km)
    Parks56Plaza Gabriel Poveda (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Embassament d'Amadòrio (58 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01La Cantera (55 km)

    Elda: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Elda?

    Port de Biar (heritage site, about 20 km), Museo Arqueológico de Elda (museum, about 1 km), Plaza Gabriel Poveda (park, about 1 km), La Caverna MyC (cave, about 1 km), Santa Ana (church, about 1 km), Cruz de Los Caídos (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    46 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 7 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Elda?

    Cruz de Los Caídos, about 1 km by road; Port de Biar (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Elda?

    Santa Ana, about 1 km by road; Basílica de Santa María (39 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Elda?

    Museo Arqueológico de Elda, about 1 km by road; Museo del Calzado (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Elda?

    Start in Elda, visit Museo Arqueológico de Elda, then Port de Biar, then Santa Ana, then La Caverna MyC, then Plaza Gabriel Poveda, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Elda?

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

    Towns near Elda

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Elda’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.