Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain

Places to visit near Escorca

Escorca is a town in Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain, home to about 293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 caves and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Puig D'en Galileu (1 km), Sant Pere (2 km) and Puig Roig (6 km).

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Escorca, Balearic Islands
Escorca, Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Escorca at a glance

Location
Balearic Islands district, Balearic Islands, Spain
Population
about 293
Coordinates
39.8214° N, 2.8694° E
Places within 50 km
174 (119 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 caves

Top places to visit near Escorca

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Forts & heritage near Escorca

81 forts & heritage within 100 km of Escorca. The closest is Escorca (2 km); the best-known is Santuari d'Almallutx (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Escorca

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Escorca. The closest is Puig D'en Galileu (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Escorca

35 caves within 100 km of Escorca. The closest is Avenc Dels Bolets (2 km); the best-known is Coves de Campanet (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Escorca

24 beaches & coast within 100 km of Escorca. The closest is Platja del Torrent de Pareis (8 km); the best-known is Cala Tuent (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Escorca

23 churches within 100 km of Escorca. The closest is Sa Creu de Lluc (2 km); the best-known is Sant Pere (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Escorca

9 museums within 100 km of Escorca. The closest is Museu del Calçat I de la Indústria (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Escorca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Escorca
  2. 1 km Puig D'en Galileu · viewpoint, Balearic Islands
  3. 5 km Santuari d'Almallutx · heritage site, Balearic Islands
  4. 4 km Sant Pere · church, Balearic Islands
  5. 5 km Puig Roig · viewpoint, Balearic Islands
  6. 7 km Puig Tomir · viewpoint, Balearic Islands
  7. 7 km Back to Escorca

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    Within 15 km of Escorca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Escorca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4681Escorca (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3943Puig D'en Galileu (1 km)
    Caves3235Avenc Dels Bolets (2 km)
    Beaches & coast824Platja del Torrent de Pareis (8 km)
    Churches1723Sa Creu de Lluc (2 km)
    Museums89Museu del Calçat I de la Indústria (15 km)
    Other attractions78Els Arcs (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves47Majorca (29 km)
    Parks45Jardí Botànic (19 km)
    Waterfalls33Es Pixarell (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Gorg Blau (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Parc Natural de s'Albufera (26 km)
    Treks11Camí de Cala Bóquer (27 km)

    Escorca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Escorca?

    Puig D'en Galileu (viewpoint, about 1 km), Sant Pere (church, about 2 km), Puig Roig (viewpoint, about 6 km), Santuari d'Almallutx (heritage site, about 6 km), Puig Tomir (viewpoint, about 7 km), Puig de Ses Vinyes (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 caves, 8 beaches & coast, 17 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Escorca?

    Escorca, about 2 km by road; Santuari d'Almallutx (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Escorca?

    Puig D'en Galileu, about 1 km by road; Clot d'Albarca (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Escorca?

    Avenc Dels Bolets, about 2 km by road; Cova des Coll de Sa Batalla (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Escorca?

    Start in Escorca, visit Puig D'en Galileu, then Santuari d'Almallutx, then Sant Pere, then Puig Roig, then Puig Tomir, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Escorca?

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

    Towns near Escorca

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