Places to visit near

Escurial

Escurial is a town in Cáceres district, Extremadura, Spain of about 883 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit: 42 forts & heritage, 9 churches and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Castillo de Medellín, Castillo de Montánchez and Casas del Turuñuelo.

39.1686° N, 5.8846° WPop. 883

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Within 30 km23 places
Within 50 km74
Must-see66
Notable150
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Escurial

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:59 pm

139 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Escurial
  2. Ermita de Santa Anaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castillo de Montánchezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampalchurch · 30 min
  5. Casas del Turuñueloheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Castillo de Medellínheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Escurial
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Escurial?

Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago Apóstol (church, about 3 km), Palacio Alías-Cortés (heritage site, about 4 km), Castillo de Medellín (heritage site, about 29 km), Castillo de Montánchez (heritage site, about 30 km), Ermita de Santa Ana (heritage site, about 15 km), Casas del Turuñuelo (heritage site, about 36 km).

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

74 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Escurial?

Palacio Alías-Cortés, about 4 km by road; Ermita de Santa Ana (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Escurial?

Iglesia Parroquial de Santiago Apóstol, about 3 km by road; Basilica of Santa Maria de Ibahernando (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Escurial?

Start in Escurial, visit Ermita de Santa Ana, then Castillo de Montánchez, then Basílica Santa Lucía del Trampal, then Casas del Turuñuelo, then Castillo de Medellín, and drive back — about 139 km by road in all.